About Philtranco Bus
With its early beginnings in 1914, Philtranco Bus is not only one of the oldest transport companies in the Philippines but also in Asia. It is the only bus operator with a nationwide public transport franchise. Philtranco’s fleet of at least 250 bus units serves Luzon, Eastern Visayas, and Mindanao, providing a safe and more affordable alternative to air travel. Philtranco online booking is available for all scheduled routes. Bus departs from the following Terminals in Metro Manila: Cubao and Pasay.
Here are the most popular routes from Philtranco Bus.
FAQ
Take the LRT-1 train until EDSA Station in Taft. You can take a 10-minute walk to the Philtranco Pasay bus terminal.
You can book Philtranco one-way and roundtrip bus tickets online with PH Bus. Visit book.phbus.com and select your routes, dates, and number of passengers. You can also book on PinoyTravel: or Biyaheroes Online Booking For Buses & Ferries.
Philtranco Bus has daily departures for the majority of its routes. Schedules vary per terminal. You can check the exact timetable of trips on PHBus.
Child, Student, Senior, and PWD discounts of 20% apply for tickets bought from the bus terminal only.
Philtranco Bus operates trips to and from Manila, Pampanga, Bulacan, Zambales, Laguna, Batangas, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Aklan, Antique, Iloilo, Biliran, Leyte, Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Sur, Davao, and Misamis Oriental.
Manila to Davao: 2,545+
Manila to Iloilo: 1,500+
Manila to Tacloban: 2,500+
Manila to Legazpi: 1,300+
Manila to Naga: 1,350+
Manila to Maasin: 2,700+
Manila to Sorsogon: 1,100+
Turbina to Ormoc: 1,769+
These are the estimated travel times for Philtranco Bus’s popular routes. The actual duration of the trip will depend on traffic conditions.
Manila to Davao: 32-33 hours
Manila to Iloilo: 16-18 hours
Manila to Tacloban: 18-19 hours
Manila to Legazpi: 9-11 hours
Manila to Naga: 8-9 hours
Manila to Maasin: 22-23 hours
Manila to Sorsogon: 11-12 hours
Turbina to Ormoc: 20-22 hours
To rent a private bus or coaster, visit Bus Rental Manila. You’ll find the rates and booking request form for your preferred travel arrangement on the website
Visit the bus terminal directly to drop off your parcel. After paying and filling out the necessary forms, your parcel will be accepted. Delivery may take several days depending on the destination.
We offer ad placements on the bus rear, bus side, bus seats, and bus terminals. To request a quotation, please fill out our form.