What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Mesa to Calamba?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Mesa to Calamba is to train which costs ₱30 - ₱60 and takes 2h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Mesa to Calamba?

The fastest way to get from Santa Mesa to Calamba is to drive which takes 44 min and costs ₱420 - ₱650.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Mesa and Calamba?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Mesa to Calamba. However, there are services departing from Guadalcanal St, Manila and arriving at Calamba Crossing via Epifanio de los Santos Avenue / Shaw Blvd Intersection, Mandaluyong City, Manila and Manila Buendia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Mesa and Calamba?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from PUP/Santa Mesa and arriving at Calamba. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Santa Mesa to Calamba?

The distance between Santa Mesa and Calamba is 50 km. The road distance is 54.5 km.

How do I travel from Santa Mesa to Calamba without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Mesa to Calamba without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs ₱30 - ₱60.

How long does it take to get from Santa Mesa to Calamba?

The train from PUP/Santa Mesa to Calamba takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Santa Mesa to Calamba bus from?

Santa Mesa to Calamba bus services, operated by JAC Liner, depart from Manila Buendia station.

Where do I catch the Santa Mesa to Calamba train from?

Santa Mesa to Calamba train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, depart from PUP/Santa Mesa station.

Train or bus from Santa Mesa to Calamba?

The best way to get from Santa Mesa to Calamba is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs ₱30 - ₱60. Alternatively, you can bus via Epifanio de los Santos Avenue / Shaw Blvd Intersection, Mandaluyong City, Manila, which costs ₱140 - ₱210 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Santa Mesa to Calamba bus arrive?

Santa Mesa to Calamba bus services, operated by JAC Liner, arrive at Calamba Crossing station.

Where does the Santa Mesa to Calamba train arrive?

Santa Mesa to Calamba train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, arrive at Calamba station.

Can I drive from Santa Mesa to Calamba?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Mesa to Calamba is 55 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Santa Mesa to Calamba.

Where can I stay near Calamba?

There are 802+ hotels available in Calamba.

Santa Mesa to Calamba - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Mesa to Calamba by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from PUP/Santa Mesa to Calambatrain Tutuban
2h 25m
₱30–60
Bus via Epifanio de los Santos Avenue / Shaw Blvd Intersection, Mandaluyong City, Manila
1. Take the bus from Manila Buendia to Calamba Crossingbus
2h 50m
₱149–210
Drive 54.5 km
1. Drive from Santa Mesa to Calambacar 54.5 km
44 min
₱421–607
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Mesa to Calambataxi 54.5 km
44 min
₱850–1,100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ramon Magsaysay Blvd, Manila to Makati Ave / Ayala Avenue Intersection, Makati City, Manilabus Asturias-Ayala via Buendia Ave, Taft Ave
2. Take the bus from LandMark to SM City Calambabus
3h 11m
₱182–207

Santa Mesa to Calamba by train

7Weekly Trains

2h 25mAverage Duration

₱30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 49.9 km
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Santa Mesa, Metro Manila, Philippines and Calamba, Philippines?

Philippine National Railways operates a train from PUP/Santa Mesa to Calamba once daily. Tickets cost ₱30–60 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, JAC Liner operates a bus from Manila Buendia to Calamba Crossing hourly. Tickets cost ₱110–150 and the journey takes 1h 39m.

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