There are 5 ways to get from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Candelaria by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to Candelariabus Cubano
4h 8m₱249–318Train
cheapest- Take the train from PUP/Santa Mesa to Calambatrain Tutuban
- Take the train from Calamba to San Pablotrain Calamba
6h 13m₱79–138Drive 107.4 km
- Drive from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Candelariacar 107.4 km
1h 32m₱860–1,241Taxi
- Take the taxi from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Candelariataxi 107.4 km
1h 32m₱1,600–2,000Bus via Starmall Footbridge, Starmall Starmall Service Rd, Muntinlupa City, Manila
- Take the bus from Boni Ave / Epifanio de los Santos Avenue Intersection, Mandaluyong City, Manila to Starmall Footbridge, Starmall Starmall Service Rd, Muntinlupa City, Manilabus Alabang Fairview / ...
- Take the bus from Alabang to Candelariabus
4h 52m₱268–372
Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Candelaria by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Candelaria is to train which costs ₱75 - ₱140 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Candelaria is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs ₱850 - ₱1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Candelaria. However, there are services departing from Internet Cafe, Old Sta. Mesa, Manila and arriving at Candelaria via Manila Cubao Jam Liner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Candelaria. However, there are services departing from PUP/Santa Mesa and arriving at Candelaria via Calamba and San Pablo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Old Sta. Mesa, Manila and Candelaria is 121 km. The road distance is 107.4 km.
The best way to get from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Candelaria without a car is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs ₱240 - ₱320.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Candelaria, including transfers.
Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Candelaria bus services, operated by Jam, depart from Manila Cubao Jam Liner station.
Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Candelaria train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, depart from PUP/Santa Mesa station.
The best way to get from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Candelaria is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs ₱240 - ₱320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₱75 - ₱140 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Old Sta. Mesa, Manila, Philippines and Candelaria, Philippines?
Jam operates a bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to Candelaria hourly. Tickets cost ₱230–290 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Candelaria via PUP/Santa Mesa, Calamba, and San Pablo in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- 5319-0041
- [email protected]
- Website
- pnr.gov.ph
Train from PUP/Santa Mesa to Calamba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱30–60
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ordinary
- ₱30–50
- Aircon
- ₱40–60
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
- Phone
- +63 917 852 6637
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to Candelaria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱230–290
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- 8926-6346
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTFRB
Bus from Boni Ave / Epifanio de los Santos Avenue Intersection, Mandaluyong City, Manila to Starmall Footbridge, Starmall Starmall Service Rd, Muntinlupa City, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱60–95
- Website
- LTFRB
- Phone
- +(63) 917 522 5463
- [email protected]
- Website
- jacliner.com
Bus from Alabang to Candelaria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱190–250
- Schedules at
- jacliner.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₱1,600–2,000
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
Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Candelaria bus services, operated by Jam, arrive at Candelaria station.
Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Candelaria train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, arrive at Calamba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Candelaria is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Old Sta. Mesa, Manila to Candelaria.
There are 164+ hotels available in Candelaria.









