There are 6 ways to get from Sampaloc, Manila to San Sebastian by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from España to Calambatrain Tutuban
3h 4m₱536–710Bus via Lipa City
cheapest- Take the bus from Buendia Terminal to Lipa Citybus
4h 11m₱333–444Bus via DLTB LRT Buendia Station
- Take the bus from España Blvd / Arsenio H. Lacson Ave Intersection, Manila to Taft Ave, Lungsod ng Pasaybus Libertad QI via LGuinto / ...
- Take the bus from DLTB LRT Buendia Station to SM Lipa Grand Terminalbus LRT Buendia
3h 24m₱423–524Drive 81.7 km
- Drive from Sampaloc, Manila to San Sebastiancar 81.7 km
1h 6m₱654–945Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sampaloc, Manila to San Sebastiantaxi 81.7 km
1h 6m₱1,200–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Espana Boulevard / Ruperto. S. Crsitobal Streett Intersection, Manila to Kamias Rd / Colonel Salgado Intersection, Quezon City, Manilabus Arroceros - Proj. 2 & 3 via Kamuning E. Rodriguez / ...
- Take the bus from Manila Kamias Jam Liner to SM Lipa Grand Terminalbus Kamias
3h 25m₱436–548
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sampaloc, Manila to San Sebastian is to bus via Lipa City which costs ₱330 - ₱450 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Sampaloc, Manila to San Sebastian is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs ₱650 - ₱950.
No, there is no direct bus from Sampaloc, Manila to San Sebastian. However, there are services departing from España Blvd / Arsenio H. Lacson Ave Intersection, Manila and arriving at SM Lipa Grand Terminal via DLTB LRT Buendia Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Sampaloc, Manila to San Sebastian. However, there are services departing from España and arriving at Calamba via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Sampaloc, Manila and San Sebastian is 86 km. The road distance is 81.7 km.
The best way to get from Sampaloc, Manila to San Sebastian without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs ₱500 - ₱750.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Sampaloc, Manila to San Sebastian, including transfers.
Sampaloc, Manila to San Sebastian bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, depart from España Blvd / Arsenio H. Lacson Ave Intersection, Manila station.
Sampaloc, Manila to San Sebastian train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, depart from España station.
The best way to get from Sampaloc, Manila to San Sebastian is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs ₱500 - ₱750. Alternatively, you can bus via DLTB LRT Buendia Station, which costs ₱420 - ₱550 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines and San Sebastian, CALABARZON, Philippines?
Philippine National Railways operates a train from España to Calamba once daily. Tickets cost ₱35–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sampaloc, Manila to San Sebastian via España Blvd / Arsenio H. Lacson Ave Intersection, Manila, Taft Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, DLTB LRT Buendia Station, and SM Lipa Grand Terminal in around 3h 24m.
- 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
- Phone
- 8926-6346
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTFRB
Bus from España Blvd / Arsenio H. Lacson Ave Intersection, Manila to Taft Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱23–35
- Website
- LTFRB
Bus from Espana Boulevard / Ruperto. S. Crsitobal Streett Intersection, Manila to Kamias Rd / Colonel Salgado Intersection, Quezon City, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱25–40
- Website
- LTFRB
- Phone
- +63 917 852 6637
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from DLTB LRT Buendia Station to SM Lipa Grand Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱170–210
- Schedules at
- jamlinerbus.com
- Book at
- facebook.com
Bus from Manila Kamias Jam Liner to SM Lipa Grand Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱180–230
- Schedules at
- jamlinerbus.com
- Book at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- (+63 43) 723-9033
- [email protected]
- Website
- alps.alpsthebus.ph
Bus from Buendia Terminal to Lipa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱110–160
- Schedules at
- alps.alpsthebus.ph
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₱1,200–1,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Sampaloc, Manila to San Sebastian bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, arrive at Taft Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay station.
Sampaloc, Manila to San Sebastian train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, arrive at Calamba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sampaloc, Manila to San Sebastian is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Sampaloc, Manila to San Sebastian.
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