What is the cheapest way to get from Pateros to Lucena?

The cheapest way to get from Pateros to Lucena is to train which costs ₱80 - ₱150 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pateros to Lucena?

The fastest way to get from Pateros to Lucena is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ₱950 - ₱1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Pateros and Lucena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manila Buendia and arriving at Dalahican Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Pateros and Lucena?

No, there is no direct train from Pateros to Lucena. However, there are services departing from Nichols and arriving at Lucena via Calamba and San Pablo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Pateros to Lucena?

The distance between Pateros and Lucena is 124 km. The road distance is 125.4 km.

How do I travel from Pateros to Lucena without a car?

The best way to get from Pateros to Lucena without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 59m and costs ₱200 - ₱280.

How long does it take to get from Pateros to Lucena?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Pateros to Lucena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pateros to Lucena bus from?

Pateros to Lucena bus services, operated by JAC Liner, depart from Manila Buendia station.

Where do I catch the Pateros to Lucena train from?

Pateros to Lucena train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, depart from Nichols station.

Train or bus from Pateros to Lucena?

The best way to get from Pateros to Lucena is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs ₱80 - ₱150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₱290 - ₱380 and takes 4h.

Where does the Pateros to Lucena bus arrive?

Pateros to Lucena bus services, operated by JAC Liner, arrive at Dalahican Terminal station.

Where does the Pateros to Lucena train arrive?

Pateros to Lucena train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, arrive at Calamba station.

Can I drive from Pateros to Lucena?

Yes, the driving distance between Pateros to Lucena is 125 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Pateros to Lucena.

Where can I stay near Lucena?

There are 73+ hotels available in Lucena.

Pateros to Lucena - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Pateros to Lucena by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Manila Buendia to San Pablo Citybus
2. Take the train from San Pablo to Lucenatrain San Pablo
3h 59m
₱208–280
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nichols to Calambatrain
2. Take the train from Calamba to San Pablotrain
3. Take the train from San Pablo to Lucenatrain
5h 40m
₱84–149
Drive 125.4 km
1. Drive from Pateros to Lucenacar 125.4 km
2h 2m
₱959–1,385
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pateros to Lucenataxi 125.4 km
2h 2m
₱1,900–2,300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manila Buendia to Dalahican Terminalbus
4h
₱290–380
Bus via Senator Gil Puyat Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila
1. Take the bus from Jam Liner Buendia Bus Terminal to Dalahican Terminalbus Lucena / ...
5h 8m
₱265–333

Pateros to Lucena by bus and train

7Weekly Services

3h 59mAverage Duration

₱208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123.8 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Pateros, Philippines and Lucena, Philippines?

You can take a train from Nichols to Lucena via Calamba and San Pablo in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, JAC Liner operates a bus from Manila Buendia to Dalahican Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₱290–380 and the journey takes 4h.

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