There are 5 ways to get from Candelaria to Sto. Tomas by bus, busferry, taxi, plane, or train
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Bus, bus and ferry, taxi
best- Take the bus from Candelaria to Alabangbus
- Take the busferry from San Pedro to Motiongbusferry
- Take the taxi from Motiong to Sto. Tomastaxi
15h 31m₱2,912–3,774Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Candelaria to Alabangbus
- Take the busferry from San Pedro to Taftbusferry Via Borongan
25h 47m₱2,072–2,574Bus, fly to Tacloban, Minivan, taxi
- Take the bus from Candelaria to Jam Liner Buendia Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC)plane MNL - TAC
- Take the bus from Tacloban to Boronganbus
- Take the taxi from Borongan to Sto. Tomastaxi
11h 39m₱4,071–10,919Train, bus and ferry, taxi
- Take the train from Candelaria to Calambatrain
- Take the busferry from San Pedro to San Jorgebusferry
- Take the taxi from San Jorge to Sto. Tomastaxi
15h 33m₱3,456–4,399Bus, fly to Catarman, taxi
- Take the bus from Candelaria to Jam Liner Buendia Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Catarman (CRM)plane MNL - CRM
- Take the taxi from Catarman (CRM) to Sto. Tomastaxi
11h 55m₱13,661–26,519
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Candelaria to Sto. Tomas is to bus and bus and ferry which costs ₱2,000 - ₱2,600 and takes 25h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Candelaria to Sto. Tomas is to bus and fly and Minivan and taxi which takes 11h 39m and costs ₱4,000 - ₱11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Candelaria to Sto. Tomas. However, there are services departing from Candelaria and arriving at Taft via Starmall Footbridge, Starmall Starmall Service Rd, Muntinlupa City, Manila and San Pedro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 47m.
The distance between Candelaria and Sto. Tomas is 904 km.
The best way to get from Candelaria to Sto. Tomas without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and taxi which takes 15h 31m and costs ₱2,900 - ₱3,800.
It takes approximately 15h 31m to get from Candelaria to Sto. Tomas, including transfers.
Candelaria to Sto. Tomas bus services, operated by JAC Liner, depart from Candelaria station.
Candelaria to Sto. Tomas bus services, operated by JAC Liner, arrive at Alabang station.
There are two+ hotels available in Sto. Tomas.
What companies run services between Candelaria, Philippines and Sto. Tomas, Philippines?
There is no direct connection from Candelaria to Sto. Tomas. However, you can take the bus to Alabang, walk to Starmall Footbridge, Starmall Starmall Service Rd, Muntinlupa City, Manila, take the bus to BBL Trans San Pedro Terminal, National Hwy, San Pedro, Manila, walk to San Pedro, take the vehicle to Motiong, then take the taxi to Sto. Tomas. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Jam Liner Buendia Bus Terminal, walk to Gil Puyat Station, take the train to Redemptorist–Aseana Station, walk to Roxas Blvd / C. Rivera Intersection, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Terminal 1 Arrivals Area Rd, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Parañaque City, Manila, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Tacloban (TAC), take the taxi to Tacloban, take the bus to Borongan, then take the taxi to Sto. Tomas.
- Website
- philippineairlines.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱5,000–16,000
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱7,000–16,000
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Catarman via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₱7,000–22,000
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱5,000–9,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱2,500–9,000
- Phone
- 5319-0041
- [email protected]
- Website
- pnr.gov.ph
Train from Candelaria to Calamba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱35–65
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ordinary
- ₱35–55
- Aircon
- ₱45–65
- Phone
- +(63) 917 522 5463
- [email protected]
- Website
- jacliner.com
Bus from Candelaria to Alabang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱190–250
- Schedules at
- jacliner.com
Bus from Candelaria to Alabang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱190–250
- Schedules at
- jacliner.com
- Phone
- 0928 348 0166
- Website
- facebook.com
Busferry from San Pedro to Motiong
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱1,600–2,000
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Busferry from San Pedro to San Jorge
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱1,500–1,900
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Busferry from San Pedro to Taft
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱1,700–2,100
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +63 917 852 6637
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Candelaria to Jam Liner Buendia Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱220–270
- Schedules at
- jamlinerbus.com
Bus from Candelaria to Jam Liner Buendia Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱220–270
- Schedules at
- jamlinerbus.com
Bus from Tacloban to Borongan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱490–540
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- ₱650–4,200
Tacloban Rent a Car
- Phone
- +63-965-129-6777
- Website
- taclobanrentacar.com
Tacloban Rent a Car
- Phone
- +63-965-129-6777
- Website
- taclobanrentacar.com
Singzon Mega Taxi
- Phone
- 0917 496 3675
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