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How to get fromManila to San Carlosby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manila to San Carlos by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from DLTB LRT Buendia Station to SM Lipa Grand Terminalbus bus LRT Buendia
    3h 1m
    ₱485–592

  2. Bus via Calamba

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to Turbinabus bus Cubano
    2. Take the bus from Turbina to Rosariobus bus
    4h 5m
    ₱317–409

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from EDSA/Magallanes to Calambatrain train Tutuban
    2. Take the taxi from Calamba to San Carlostaxi taxi
    3h 38m
    ₱801–1,036

  4. Drive 97.8 km

    1. Drive from Manila to San Carloscar car 97.8 km
    1h 20m
    ₱782–1,129

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manila to San Carlostaxi taxi 97.8 km
    1h 20m
    ₱1,500–1,800

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 96 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and San Carlos, CALABARZON, Philippines?

Jam operates a bus from DLTB LRT Buendia Station to SM Lipa Grand Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₱170–210 and the journey takes 2h.

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