There are 6 ways to get from Sampaloc, Manila to Lucena by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jam Liner Buendia Bus Terminal to Dalahican Terminalbus Lucena / ...
4h 55m₱293–374Train
cheapest- Take the train from España to Calambatrain
- Take the train from Calamba to San Pablotrain
- Take the train from San Pablo to Lucenatrain
6h 30m₱91–160Drive 131.3 km
- Drive from Sampaloc, Manila to Lucenacar 131.3 km
1h 57m₱1,046–1,511Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sampaloc, Manila to Lucenataxi 131.3 km
1h 57m₱2,000–2,400Bus via PITX Station
- Take the bus from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Lucena Grand Terminalbus
4h 59mBus #2
- Take the bus from Manila Cubao/Kamias to Dalahican Terminalbus
5h 15m₱336–449
Sampaloc, Manila to Lucena by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sampaloc, Manila to Lucena is to train which costs ₱90 - ₱160 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Sampaloc, Manila to Lucena is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs ₱1,000 - ₱1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Sampaloc, Manila to Lucena. However, there are services departing from España Blvd / Arsenio H. Lacson Ave Intersection, Manila and arriving at Dalahican Terminal via Jam Liner Buendia Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Sampaloc, Manila to Lucena. However, there are services departing from España and arriving at Lucena via Calamba and San Pablo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Sampaloc, Manila and Lucena is 147 km. The road distance is 131.3 km.
The best way to get from Sampaloc, Manila to Lucena without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs ₱290 - ₱380.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Sampaloc, Manila to Lucena, including transfers.
Sampaloc, Manila to Lucena bus services, operated by Jam, depart from Jam Liner Buendia Bus Terminal station.
Sampaloc, Manila to Lucena train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, depart from España station.
The best way to get from Sampaloc, Manila to Lucena is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs ₱290 - ₱380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₱90 - ₱160 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines and Lucena, Philippines?
Jam operates a bus from Jam Liner Buendia Bus Terminal to Dalahican Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₱270–340 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sampaloc, Manila to Lucena via España, Calamba, and San Pablo in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 5319-0041
- [email protected]
- Website
- pnr.gov.ph
Train from España to Calamba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱35–60
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ordinary
- ₱35–50
- Aircon
- ₱45–60
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
- Phone
- +63 917 852 6637
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Jam Liner Buendia Bus Terminal to Dalahican Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱270–340
- Schedules at
- jamlinerbus.com
- 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
- 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
Sampaloc, Manila to Lucena bus services, operated by Jam, arrive at Dalahican Terminal station.
Sampaloc, Manila to Lucena train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, arrive at Calamba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sampaloc, Manila to Lucena is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Sampaloc, Manila to Lucena.
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