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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Laoag International Airport (LAO)plane plane MNL - LAO
    2. Take the bus from Laoag to Bantaybus bus
    5h 10m
    ₱6,590–12,007

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Partas Terminal Cubao to Bantaybus bus Cubao
    8h 43m
    ₱1,019–1,809

  3. Drive 405.1 km

    1. Drive from Manila to San Sebastiancar car 405.1 km
    6h 6m
    ₱3,243–4,685

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manila to San Sebastiantaxi taxi 405.1 km
    6h 6m
    ₱6,000–7,500

  5. Bus via Bantay

    1. Take the bus from Partas Terminal Cubao to Bantaybus bus Laoag / ...
    9h 13m
    ₱1,019–2,109

  6. Bus via Vigan

    1. Take the bus from Cubao Viron Terminal to Viganbus bus Cubao . Vigan
    11h 13m
    ₱1,059–1,109

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₱4,249Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 511.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

Partas operates a bus from Partas Terminal Cubao to Bantay 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₱850–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 57m.

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