What is the cheapest way to get from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba?

The cheapest way to get from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba is to train which costs ₱30 - ₱60 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba?

The fastest way to get from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba is to drive which takes 45 min and costs ₱430 - ₱650.

Is there a direct bus between Old Sta. Mesa, Manila and Calamba?

No, there is no direct bus from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba. However, there are services departing from Guadalcanal St, Manila and arriving at Calamba Crossing via Epifanio de los Santos Avenue / Shaw Blvd Intersection, Mandaluyong City, Manila and Manila Buendia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Old Sta. Mesa, Manila and Calamba?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from PUP/Santa Mesa and arriving at Calamba. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba?

The distance between Old Sta. Mesa, Manila and Calamba is 51 km. The road distance is 54.2 km.

How do I travel from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba without a car?

The best way to get from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ₱30 - ₱60.

How long does it take to get from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba?

The train from PUP/Santa Mesa to Calamba takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba bus from?

Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba bus services, operated by JAC Liner, depart from Manila Buendia station.

Where do I catch the Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba train from?

Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, depart from PUP/Santa Mesa station.

Train or bus from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba?

The best way to get from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ₱30 - ₱60. Alternatively, you can bus via Epifanio de los Santos Avenue / Shaw Blvd Intersection, Mandaluyong City, Manila, which costs ₱140 - ₱210 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba bus arrive?

Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba bus services, operated by JAC Liner, arrive at Calamba Crossing station.

Where does the Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba train arrive?

Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, arrive at Calamba station.

Can I drive from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba?

Yes, the driving distance between Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba is 54 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba.

Where can I stay near Calamba?

There are 838+ hotels available in Calamba.

Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from PUP/Santa Mesa to Calambatrain Tutuban
2h 33m
₱30–60
Bus via Epifanio de los Santos Avenue / Shaw Blvd Intersection, Mandaluyong City, Manila
1. Take the bus from Manila Buendia to Calamba Crossingbus
2h 54m
₱148–210
Drive 54.2 km
1. Drive from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calambacar 54.2 km
45 min
₱432–624
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calambataxi 54.2 km
45 min
₱850–1,100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ramon Magsaysay Blvd, Manila to Makati Ave / Ayala Avenue Intersection, Makati City, Manilabus Asturias-Ayala via Buendia Ave, Taft Ave
2. Take the bus from LandMark to SM City Calambabus
3h 11m
₱237–262

Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Calamba by foot and train

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Distance: 50.6 km
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Old Sta. Mesa, Manila, Philippines and Calamba, Philippines?

Philippine National Railways operates a train from PUP/Santa Mesa to Calamba once daily. Tickets cost ₱30–60 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, JAC Liner operates a bus from Manila Buendia to Calamba Crossing hourly. Tickets cost ₱110–150 and the journey takes 1h 39m.

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