There are 5 ways to get from Balete to Makati by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Santo Thomas to Manila Buendiabus
2h 7m₱394–482Bus via South Luzon Expressway, Muntinlupa City, Manila
cheapest- Take the bus from Malvar to Alabangbus
- Take the bus from South Luzon Expressway, Muntinlupa City, Manila to Epifanio de los Santos Av, Makati City, Manilabus Navotas Terminal Pacita Complex via EDSA / ...
2h 58m₱291–384Train
- Take the train from Calamba to EDSA/Magallanestrain Calamba
2h 14m₱509–621Drive 71.1 km
- Drive from Balete to Makaticar 71.1 km
55 min₱570–823Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balete to Makatitaxi 71.1 km
55 min₱1,100–1,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balete to Makati is to bus via South Luzon Expressway, Muntinlupa City, Manila which costs ₱290 - ₱390 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Balete to Makati is to drive which takes 55 min and costs ₱550 - ₱850.
No, there is no direct bus from Balete to Makati. However, there are services departing from Santo Thomas and arriving at Manila Buendia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Balete to Makati. However, there are services departing from Calamba and arriving at EDSA/Magallanes via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Balete and Makati is 74 km. The road distance is 71.1 km.
The best way to get from Balete to Makati without a car is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs ₱390 - ₱490.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Balete to Makati, including transfers.
Balete to Makati bus services, operated by JAC Liner, depart from Santo Thomas station.
Balete to Makati train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, depart from Calamba station.
The best way to get from Balete to Makati is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs ₱390 - ₱490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₱500 - ₱650 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Balete, CALABARZON, Philippines and Makati, Philippines?
JAC Liner operates a bus from Santo Thomas to Manila Buendia hourly. Tickets cost ₱130–170 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, Philippine National Railways operates a train from Calamba to EDSA/Magallanes once daily. Tickets cost ₱30–55 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 5319-0041
- [email protected]
- Website
- pnr.gov.ph
Train from Calamba to EDSA/Magallanes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱30–55
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ordinary
- ₱30–45
- Aircon
- ₱35–55
- Phone
- +(63) 917 522 5463
- [email protected]
- Website
- jacliner.com
Bus from Santo Thomas to Manila Buendia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱130–170
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- jacliner.com
- Phone
- (+63 43) 723-9033
- [email protected]
- Website
- alps.alpsthebus.ph
Bus from Malvar to Alabang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱70–110
- Schedules at
- alps.alpsthebus.ph
- Phone
- 8926-6346
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTFRB
Bus from South Luzon Expressway, Muntinlupa City, Manila to Epifanio de los Santos Av, Makati City, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱40–60
- Website
- LTFRB
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- ₱1,100–1,400
Royal HM Taxi Services, Inc.
- Phone
- (02) 8836 1403
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
iDOL Taxi
- Phone
- 0970 319 2276
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Balete to Makati bus services, operated by JAC Liner, arrive at Manila Buendia station.
Balete to Makati train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, arrive at EDSA/Magallanes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balete to Makati is 71 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Balete to Makati.
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