There are 5 ways to get from PUP/Santa Mesa to Lucena by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to Dalahican Terminalbus Cubano
4h 54m₱309–388Train
cheapest- Take the train from PUP/Santa Mesa to Calambatrain
- Take the train from Calamba to San Pablotrain
- Take the train from San Pablo to Lucenatrain
6h 20m₱90–158Train, bus
- Take the train from PUP/Santa Mesa to Alabangtrain
- Take the bus from Alabang to San Pablo Citybus
- Take the train from San Pablo to Lucenatrain
4h 54m₱179–267Drive 131.2 km
- Drive from PUP/Santa Mesa to Lucenacar 131.2 km
1h 57m₱1,046–1,511Taxi
- Take the taxi from PUP/Santa Mesa to Lucenataxi 131.2 km
1h 57m₱2,000–2,400
PUP/Santa Mesa to Lucena by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from PUP/Santa Mesa to Lucena is to train which costs ₱85 - ₱160 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from PUP/Santa Mesa to Lucena is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs ₱1,000 - ₱1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from PUP/Santa Mesa to Lucena. However, there are services departing from Ramon Magsaysay Blvd / Altura Intersection, Manila and arriving at Dalahican Terminal via Manila Cubao Jam Liner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from PUP/Santa Mesa to Lucena. However, there are services departing from PUP/Santa Mesa and arriving at Lucena via Calamba and San Pablo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between PUP/Santa Mesa and Lucena is 148 km. The road distance is 131.2 km.
The best way to get from PUP/Santa Mesa to Lucena without a car is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs ₱300 - ₱390.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from PUP/Santa Mesa to Lucena, including transfers.
PUP/Santa Mesa to Lucena bus services, operated by Jam, depart from Manila Cubao Jam Liner station.
PUP/Santa Mesa to Lucena train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, depart from PUP/Santa Mesa station.
The best way to get from PUP/Santa Mesa to Lucena is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs ₱300 - ₱390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₱85 - ₱160 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between PUP/Santa Mesa, Philippines and Lucena, Philippines?
Jam operates a bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to Dalahican Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₱290–360 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from PUP/Santa Mesa to Lucena via Calamba and San Pablo in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- 5319-0041
- [email protected]
- Website
- pnr.gov.ph
Train from PUP/Santa Mesa to Alabang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱19–35
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ordinary
- ₱19–26
- Aircon
- ₱24–35
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 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
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
- +63 917 852 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
- Phone
- +(63) 917 522 5463
- [email protected]
- Website
- jacliner.com
Bus from Alabang to San Pablo City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱130–180
- Schedules at
- jacliner.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₱2,000–2,400
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
PUP/Santa Mesa to Lucena bus services, operated by Jam, arrive at Dalahican Terminal station.
PUP/Santa Mesa to Lucena train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, arrive at Calamba station.
Yes, the driving distance between PUP/Santa Mesa to Lucena is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from PUP/Santa Mesa to Lucena.
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