What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Mesa to Alabang?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Mesa to Alabang is to train which costs ₱19 - ₱35 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Mesa to Alabang?

The fastest way to get from Santa Mesa to Alabang is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs ₱420 - ₱500.

Is there a direct train between Santa Mesa and Alabang?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from PUP/Santa Mesa and arriving at Alabang. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Santa Mesa to Alabang?

The distance between Santa Mesa and Alabang is 23 km. The road distance is 25.3 km.

How do I travel from Santa Mesa to Alabang without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Mesa to Alabang without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs ₱19 - ₱35.

How long does it take to get from Santa Mesa to Alabang?

The train from PUP/Santa Mesa to Alabang takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Santa Mesa to Alabang bus from?

Santa Mesa to Alabang bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, depart from Epifanio de los Santos Avenue / Shaw Blvd Intersection, Mandaluyong City, Manila station.

Where do I catch the Santa Mesa to Alabang train from?

Santa Mesa to Alabang train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, depart from PUP/Santa Mesa station.

Train or bus from Santa Mesa to Alabang?

The best way to get from Santa Mesa to Alabang is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs ₱19 - ₱35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₱100 - ₱160 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Santa Mesa to Alabang bus arrive?

Santa Mesa to Alabang bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, arrive at South Luzon Expressway / Montillano St Intersection, Muntinlupa City, Manila station.

Where does the Santa Mesa to Alabang train arrive?

Santa Mesa to Alabang train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, arrive at Alabang station.

Can I drive from Santa Mesa to Alabang?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Mesa to Alabang is 25 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Santa Mesa to Alabang.

Where can I stay near Alabang?

There are 11046+ hotels available in Alabang.

Santa Mesa to Alabang - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Santa Mesa and Alabang?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Mesa to Alabang. However, there are services departing from Guadalcanal St, Manila and arriving at South Luzon Expressway / Montillano St Intersection, Muntinlupa City, Manila via Epifanio de los Santos Avenue / Shaw Blvd Intersection, Mandaluyong City, Manila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Mesa to Alabang by train, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the train from PUP/Santa Mesa to Alabangtrain Tutuban
1h 10m
₱19–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Epifanio de los Santos Avenue / Shaw Blvd Intersection, Mandaluyong City, Manila to South Luzon Expressway / Montillano St Intersection, Muntinlupa City, Manilabus Malanday - Muntinlupa via Edsa, Monumento / ...
2h 3m
₱102–155
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Mesa to Alabangtaxi 25.3 km
25 min
₱420–500
Drive 25.3 km
1. Drive from Santa Mesa to Alabangcar 25.3 km
25 min
₱200–289

Santa Mesa to Alabang by train

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Distance: 22.6 km
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Santa Mesa, Metro Manila, Philippines and Alabang, Philippines?

Philippine National Railways operates a train from PUP/Santa Mesa to Alabang hourly. Tickets cost ₱19–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Jeepney - LTFRB operates a bus from Epifanio de los Santos Avenue / Shaw Blvd Intersection, Mandaluyong City, Manila to South Luzon Expressway / Montillano St Intersection, Muntinlupa City, Manila every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ₱85–130 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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