What is the cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Manila?

The cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Manila is to bus via Sison which costs ₱600 - ₱950 and takes 7h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Carlos to Manila?

The fastest way to get from San Carlos to Manila is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs ₱1,900 - ₱2,900.

Is there a direct bus between San Carlos and Manila?

No, there is no direct bus from San Carlos to Manila station. However, there are services departing from Aringay and arriving at LRT Doroteo Jose-Recto Station Walkway / Rizal Avenue Intersection, Manila via Aurora Blvd / N Domingo Intersection, Quezon City, Manila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from San Carlos to Manila?

The distance between San Carlos and Manila is 282 km. The road distance is 245.6 km.

How do I travel from San Carlos to Manila without a car?

The best way to get from San Carlos to Manila without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs ₱900 - ₱1,700.

How long does it take to get from San Carlos to Manila?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from San Carlos to Manila, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Carlos to Manila bus from?

San Carlos to Manila bus services, operated by Partas, depart from Aringay station.

Where does the San Carlos to Manila bus arrive?

San Carlos to Manila bus services, operated by Partas, arrive at Partas Terminal Cubao station.

Can I drive from San Carlos to Manila?

Yes, the driving distance between San Carlos to Manila is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from San Carlos to Manila.

Where can I stay near Manila?

There are 11520+ hotels available in Manila.

San Carlos to Manila - 5 ways to travel via taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Carlos to Manila by taxi, bus, or car

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from San Carlos to Dagupantaxi
2. Take the bus from Dagupan to Manila Pasaybus La Union
4h 34m
₱934–1,675
Bus via Sison
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sison to Philippine Rabbit Avenidabus
7h 16m
₱621–925
Drive 245.6 km
1. Drive from San Carlos to Manilacar 245.6 km
3h 15m
₱1,964–2,836
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Carlos to Manilataxi 245.6 km
3h 15m
₱3,700–4,400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aringay to Partas Terminal Cubaobus Vigan / ...
5h 8m
₱677–1,320

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Distance: 281.9 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between San Carlos, Ilocos, Philippines and Manila, Philippines?

Partas operates a bus from Aringay to Partas Terminal Cubao every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₱500–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 21m.

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