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How to get fromManila to Santo Tomasby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Manila to Santo Tomas by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Manila Pasay to Dagupanbus bus Pasay
    5h 3m
    ₱634–1,370

  2. Drive 224.5 km

    1. Drive from Manila to Santo Tomascar car 224.5 km
    2h 53m
    ₱1,798–2,596

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manila to Santo Tomastaxi taxi 224.5 km
    2h 53m
    ₱3,300–4,100

  4. Bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the bus from Partas Bus Station Pasay to San Fernando La Unionbus bus Pasay
    7h 11m
    ₱708–1,245

  5. Bus via Mariveles

    1. Take the bus from Bataan Transit Avenida to Marivelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mariveles to Santo Tomasbus bus
    10h 13m
    ₱1,094

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  • Distance: 263.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Santo Tomas, Ilocos, Philippines?

Genesis Transport operates a bus from Manila Pasay to Dagupan every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₱70–650 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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