There are 6 ways to get from Metro Manila (State) to Lucena by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Manila Cubao/Kamias to Dalahican Terminalbus
4h 40m₱326–433Train
cheapest- Take the train from EDSA/Magallanes to Calambatrain
- Take the train from Calamba to San Pablotrain
- Take the train from San Pablo to Lucenatrain
7h 10m₱98–183Drive 137.2 km
- Drive from Quezon City to Lucenacar 137.2 km
2h 5m₱1,090–1,574Taxi
- Take the taxi from Quezon City to Lucenataxi 137.2 km
2h 5m₱2,000–2,500Bus via Manila Cubao Jam Liner
- Take the bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to Dalahican Terminalbus Cubano
4h 44m₱309–389Bus, train
- Take the bus from Manila Cubao/Kamias to San Pablo Citybus
- Take the train from San Pablo to Lucenatrain Calamba
4h 45m₱236–338
Metro Manila (State) to Lucena by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metro Manila (State) to Lucena is to train which costs ₱95 - ₱190 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Metro Manila (State) to Lucena is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ₱1,000 - ₱1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Metro Manila (State) to Lucena. However, there are services departing from Kalayaan Ave / Elliptical Rd Intersection, Quezon City, Manila and arriving at Dalahican Terminal via Manila Cubao/Kamias. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Metro Manila (State) station to Lucena. However, there are services departing from MRT-3 Quezon Avenue Station EDSA,Quezon City, Manila and arriving at Lucena via EDSA/Magallanes, Calamba and San Pablo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Metro Manila (State) and Lucena is 147 km. The road distance is 137.2 km.
The best way to get from Metro Manila (State) to Lucena without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs ₱320 - ₱440.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Metro Manila (State) to Lucena, including transfers.
Metro Manila (State) to Lucena bus services, operated by JAC Liner, depart from Manila Cubao/Kamias station.
Metro Manila (State) to Lucena train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, depart from EDSA/Magallanes station.
The best way to get from Metro Manila (State) to Lucena is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs ₱320 - ₱440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₱95 - ₱190 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Metro Manila (State), Philippines and Lucena, Philippines?
JAC Liner operates a bus from Manila Cubao/Kamias to Dalahican Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₱310–410 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from MRT-3 Quezon Avenue Station EDSA,Quezon City, Manila to Lucena via MRT-3 Magallanes Station, EDSA, Makati City, Manila, EDSA/Magallanes, Calamba, and San Pablo in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- 5319-0041
- [email protected]
- Website
- pnr.gov.ph
Train from EDSA/Magallanes to Calamba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱30–55
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ordinary
- ₱30–45
- Aircon
- ₱35–55
Train from Calamba to San Pablo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₱25–45
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ordinary
- ₱25–35
- Aircon
- ₱30–45
Train from San Pablo to Lucena
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱30–55
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ordinary
- ₱30–45
- Aircon
- ₱35–55
Train from San Pablo to Lucena
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱30–55
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ordinary
- ₱30–45
- Aircon
- ₱35–55
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- Phone
- +(63) 917 522 5463
- [email protected]
- Website
- jacliner.com
Bus from Manila Cubao/Kamias to Dalahican Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱310–410
- Schedules at
- jacliner.com
Bus from Manila Cubao/Kamias to San Pablo City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱190–260
- Schedules at
- jacliner.com
- Phone
- +63 917 852 6637
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to Dalahican Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱290–360
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₱2,000–2,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Metro Manila (State) to Lucena bus services, operated by JAC Liner, arrive at Dalahican Terminal station.
Metro Manila (State) to Lucena train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, arrive at Calamba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metro Manila (State) to Lucena is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Metro Manila (State) to Lucena.
There are 99+ hotels available in Lucena.