There are 6 ways to get from Quezon City to Lucena by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to Dalahican Terminalbus Cubano
4h₱290–400Train
cheapest- Take the train from Blumentritt to Calambatrain
- Take the train from Calamba to San Pablotrain
- Take the train from San Pablo to Lucenatrain
8h 3m₱118–196Drive 137.2 km
- Drive from Quezon City to Lucenacar 137.2 km
2h 5m₱1,122–1,620Taxi
- Take the taxi from Quezon City to Lucenataxi 137.2 km
2h 5m₱2,000–2,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to San Pablo Citybus Cubano
- Take the train from San Pablo to Lucenatrain Calamba
4h 5m₱221–284Bus via PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange
- Take the bus from National Kidney and Transplant Institute, East Ave, Quezon City, Manila to Uniwide Coastal Mall, Diosdado Macapagal Blvd, Parañaque City, Manilabus Baclaran SJDM via Commonwealth EDSA / ...
- Take the bus from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Lucena Grand Terminalbus
5h 35m
Quezon City to Lucena by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Quezon City to Lucena is to train which costs ₱110 - ₱200 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Quezon City to Lucena is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ₱1,100 - ₱1,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manila Cubao Jam Liner and arriving at Dalahican Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Quezon City station to Lucena. However, there are services departing from Fernando Poe Jr. Station and arriving at Lucena via Blumentritt, Calamba and San Pablo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Quezon City and Lucena is 138 km. The road distance is 137.2 km.
The best way to get from Quezon City to Lucena without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs ₱290 - ₱400.
The bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to Dalahican Terminal takes 4h including transfers and departs hourly.
Quezon City to Lucena bus services, operated by Jam, depart from Manila Cubao Jam Liner station.
Quezon City to Lucena train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, depart from Blumentritt station.
The best way to get from Quezon City to Lucena is to bus which takes 4h and costs ₱290 - ₱400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₱110 - ₱200 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Quezon City, 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. JAC Liner also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fernando Poe Jr. Station to Lucena via Blumentritt station, Blumentritt, Calamba, and San Pablo in around 8h 3m.
- Phone
- 5319-0041
- [email protected]
- Website
- pnr.gov.ph
Train from Blumentritt to Calamba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱35–65
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ordinary
- ₱35–50
- Aircon
- ₱45–65
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
- 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
Bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to San Pablo City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱190–230
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +(63) 917 522 5463
- [email protected]
- Website
- jacliner.com
Bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to Dalahican Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₱310–400
- Schedules at
- jacliner.com
- Phone
- 8926-6346
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTFRB
Bus from National Kidney and Transplant Institute, East Ave, Quezon City, Manila to Uniwide Coastal Mall, Diosdado Macapagal Blvd, Parañaque City, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱65–100
- Website
- LTFRB
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Quezon City to Lucena bus services, operated by Jam, arrive at Dalahican Terminal station.
Quezon City to Lucena train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, arrive at Calamba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quezon City to Lucena is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Quezon City to Lucena.
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