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How to get fromManila to San Nicolasby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Manila to San Nicolas by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Laoag International Airport (LAO)plane plane MNL - LAO
    2h 30m
    ₱6,290–11,377

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from GV Florida Station Manila to Laoagbus bus
    10h 4m
    ₱1,090–1,910

  3. Bus via Pasuquin

    1. Take the bus from GV Florida Station Manila to Pasuquinbus bus
    8h 22m
    ₱1,360–1,430

  4. Drive 470 km

    1. Drive from Manila to San Nicolascar car 470 km
    7h 22m
    ₱3,762–5,434

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manila to San Nicolastaxi taxi 470 km
    7h 22m
    ₱7,000–8,500

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Partas Terminal Cubao to Laoagbus bus Laoag / ...
    10h 40m
    ₱1,109–2,039

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Laoag International Airport (LAO) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₱4,221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and San Nicolas, Ilocos, Philippines?

Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Laoag International Airport (LAO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Fariñas Trans operates a bus from GV Florida Station Manila to Pasuquin once daily. Tickets cost ₱1,000 and the journey takes 8h.

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