There are 6 ways to get from NAIA Terminal 1 to Santa Mesa by bus, train, taxi, car, or towncar
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Arrivals Area Rd, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Parañaque City, Manila to Epifanio de los Santos Avenue / Shaw Blvd Intersection, Mandaluyong City, ManilaBaclaran Novaliches via EDSA Quirino / ...
- Take the bus from Epifanio de los Santos Avenue / Shaw Blvd Intersection, Mandaluyong City, Manila to Guadalcanal St, ManilaPasig / ...
1h 27m₱58–86Train
cheapest- Take the train from PITX Station to Blumentritt station
- Take the train from Blumentritt to PUP/Santa MesaTutuban / ...
2h 10m₱42–53Train, bus
- Take the train from PITX Station to Doroteo Jose Station
- Take the bus from LRT Doroteo Jose-Recto Station Walkway / Rizal Avenue Intersection, Manila to Internet Cafe, Old Sta. Mesa, ManilaDivisoria - Punta via Sta. Mesa / ...
1h 28m₱48–62Taxi
- Take the taxi from NAIA Terminal 1 to Santa Mesa13.6 km
15 min₱300–370Drive 13.6 km
- Drive from NAIA Terminal 1 to Santa Mesa13.6 km
15 min₱104–151Towncar
- Take a town car from Manila Airport to Santa Mesa13.7 km
15 min₱1,600–2,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from NAIA Terminal 1 to Santa Mesa is to train which costs ₱40 - ₱55 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from NAIA Terminal 1 to Santa Mesa is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs ₱300 - ₱370.
No, there is no direct bus from NAIA Terminal 1 to Santa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Terminal 1 Arrivals Area Rd, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Parañaque City, Manila and arriving at Guadalcanal St, Manila via Epifanio de los Santos Avenue / Shaw Blvd Intersection, Mandaluyong City, Manila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from NAIA Terminal 1 station to Santa Mesa. However, there are services departing from PITX Station and arriving at PUP/Santa Mesa via Blumentritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between NAIA Terminal 1 and Santa Mesa is 53 km. The road distance is 13.6 km.
The best way to get from NAIA Terminal 1 to Santa Mesa without a car is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs ₱55 - ₱90.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from NAIA Terminal 1 to Santa Mesa, including transfers.
NAIA Terminal 1 to Santa Mesa bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, depart from Terminal 1 Arrivals Area Rd, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Parañaque City, Manila station.
NAIA Terminal 1 to Santa Mesa train services, operated by Light rail Transit Authority, depart from PITX Station.
The best way to get from NAIA Terminal 1 to Santa Mesa is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs ₱55 - ₱90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₱40 - ₱55 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between NAIA Terminal 1, Philippines and Santa Mesa, Metro Manila, Philippines?
You can take a bus from Terminal 1 Arrivals Area Rd, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Parañaque City, Manila to Guadalcanal St, Manila via Epifanio de los Santos Avenue / Shaw Blvd Intersection, Mandaluyong City, Manila in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from NAIA Terminal 1 to PUP/Santa Mesa via PITX Station, Blumentritt station, and Blumentritt in around 2h 10m.
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- Phone
- +63 (2) 8647-3452
- pro@lrta.gov.ph
- Website
- lrta.gov.ph
Train from PITX Station to Doroteo Jose Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱31–35
- Website
- https://www.lrta.gov.ph/
Train from PITX Station to Blumentritt station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱33–38
- Website
- https://www.lrta.gov.ph/
- Phone
- 5319-0041
- support@pnr.gov.ph
- Website
- pnr.gov.ph
Train from Blumentritt to PUP/Santa Mesa
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱8–15
- Schedules at
- pnr.gov.ph
- Ordinary
- ₱8–12
- Aircon
- ₱10–15
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- Phone
- 8926-6346
- ncr@ltfrb.gov.ph
- Website
- ltfrb.gov.ph
Bus from Terminal 1 Arrivals Area Rd, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Parañaque City, Manila to Epifanio de los Santos Avenue / Shaw Blvd Intersection, Mandaluyong City, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱40–65
- Website
- https://ltfrb.gov.ph/
Bus from Epifanio de los Santos Avenue / Shaw Blvd Intersection, Mandaluyong City, Manila to Guadalcanal St, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱16–25
- Website
- https://ltfrb.gov.ph/
Bus from LRT Doroteo Jose-Recto Station Walkway / Rizal Avenue Intersection, Manila to Internet Cafe, Old Sta. Mesa, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱17–27
- Website
- https://ltfrb.gov.ph/
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- ₱300–370
MGE Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 3636096
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Dollar Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 9212383
Basic Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 352 7777
- Website
- facebook.com
Grabtaxi
- Phone
- +63 915 277 3614
- Website
- grab.com
Blessed Couple Taxi
- Phone
- (02) 3415 0441
A. Alarba Taxi
- Phone
- (046) 541 2453
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Manila Airport to Santa Mesa
- Estimated price
- ₱1,600–2,300
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More Questions & Answers
NAIA Terminal 1 to Santa Mesa bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, arrive at Epifanio de los Santos Avenue / Shaw Blvd Intersection, Mandaluyong City, Manila station.
NAIA Terminal 1 to Santa Mesa train services, operated by Light rail Transit Authority, arrive at Blumentritt station.
Yes, the driving distance between NAIA Terminal 1 to Santa Mesa is 14 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from NAIA Terminal 1 to Santa Mesa.
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