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

The cheapest way to get from San Juan to Manila is to bus which costs ₱200 - ₱290 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Juan to Manila is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs ₱900 - ₱1,400.

Is there a direct bus between San Juan and Manila?

No, there is no direct bus from San Juan to Manila. However, there are services departing from San Juan and arriving at Manila Cubao Jam Liner via Turbina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between San Juan and Manila?

No, there is no direct train from San Juan to Manila. However, there are services departing from Candelaria and arriving at EDSA/Magallanes via Calamba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from San Juan to Manila?

The distance between San Juan and Manila is 131 km. The road distance is 115.8 km.

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

The best way to get from San Juan to Manila without a car is to bus via Calamba which takes 4h 29m and costs ₱240 - ₱330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from San Juan to Manila, including transfers.

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

San Juan to Manila bus services, operated by Alps the Bus, depart from San Juan station.

Where do I catch the San Juan to Manila train from?

San Juan to Manila train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, depart from Candelaria station.

Train or bus from San Juan to Manila?

The best way to get from San Juan to Manila is to bus via Calamba which takes 4h 29m and costs ₱240 - ₱330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₱360 - ₱480 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the San Juan to Manila bus arrive?

San Juan to Manila bus services, operated by Alps the Bus, arrive at Turbina station.

Where does the San Juan to Manila train arrive?

San Juan to Manila train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, arrive at Calamba station.

Can I drive from San Juan to Manila?

Yes, the driving distance between San Juan to Manila is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from San Juan to Manila.

Where can I stay near Manila?

There are 11520+ hotels available in Manila.

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

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Bus via Calamba
best
1. Take the bus from San Juan to Turbinabus
2. Take the bus from Turbina to Manila Cubao Jam Linerbus Lucena
4h 29m
₱240–324
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Juan to Buendia Terminalbus
4h 30m
₱202–287
Train
1. Take the train from Candelaria to Calambatrain Lucena
2. Take the train from Calamba to EDSA/Magallanestrain Calamba
4h 58m
₱362–476
Drive 115.8 km
1. Drive from San Juan to Manilacar 115.8 km
1h 37m
₱927–1,339
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Juan to Manilataxi 115.8 km
1h 37m
₱1,700–2,100

San Juan to Manila by bus

112Weekly Buses

4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130.8 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between San Juan, CALABARZON, Philippines and Manila, Philippines?

You can take a bus from San Juan to Manila Cubao Jam Liner via Turbina in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Juan to Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Lungsod ng Pasay via Candelaria, Calamba, EDSA/Magallanes, and Epifanio de los Santos Avenue / Skyway , Lungsod ng Makati, Manila in around 4h 58m.

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