There are 5 ways to get from Manila to Ilocos Norte by plane, bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Laoag International Airport (LAO)plane MNL - LAO
2h 24m₱6,290–11,377Bus via Taft Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay
cheapest- Take the bus from Manila Pasay to Dagupanbus
6h 41m₱465–672Bus
- Take the bus from Manila Pasay to Dagupanbus Pasay
4h 26m₱614–720Drive 201 km
- Drive from Manila to Dagupancar 201 km
2h 58m₱1,479–2,135Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manila to Dagupantaxi 201 km
2h 58m₱3,000–3,600
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Laoag International Airport (LAO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manila to Ilocos Norte is to bus via Taft Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay which costs ₱460 - ₱700 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Manila to Ilocos Norte is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs ₱6,000 - ₱12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manila to Ilocos Norte. However, there are services departing from Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Lungsod ng Pasay and arriving at Dagupan via Manila Pasay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Manila and Ilocos Norte is 426 km. The road distance is 201 km.
The best way to get from Manila to Ilocos Norte without a car is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs ₱600 - ₱750.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Manila to Ilocos Norte, including transfers.
Manila to Ilocos Norte bus services, operated by Genesis Transport, depart from Manila Pasay station.
The best way to get from Manila to Ilocos Norte is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs ₱6,000 - ₱12,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₱600 - ₱750 and takes 4h 26m.
Manila to Ilocos Norte bus services, operated by Genesis Transport, arrive at Dagupan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manila to Ilocos Norte is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Manila to Ilocos Norte.
What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Ilocos Norte, Philippines?
Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Laoag International Airport (LAO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Genesis Transport operates a bus from Manila Pasay to Dagupan every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₱600–700 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Website
- philippineairlines.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Laoag International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱6,000–11,000
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Laoag International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱3,900–11,000
- Phone
- +632 824-6778-0
- [email protected]
- Website
- Genesis Transport Service Inc.
Bus from Manila Pasay to Dagupan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₱600–700
- Website
- Genesis Transport Service Inc.
- Phone
- +63 998 591 5102
- [email protected]
- Website
- victoryliner.com
Bus from Manila Pasay to Dagupan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱450–650
- Book at
- victoryliner.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₱3,000–3,600
Basic Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 352 7777
- Website
- facebook.com
Dollar Taxi
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Green GSM
- Phone
- +63 2 7777 8080
- Website
- greengsm.ph
MGE Taxi
R&E Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 3529089
- Website
- web.facebook.com
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