How to Get to Baguio from Manila: All Transport Options Compared
Overview: Manila to Baguio
Baguio City is approximately 250 kilometers north of Manila. Depending on your chosen mode of transport, the journey takes between 4 to 7 hours. Here's a complete breakdown of every option.
Option 1: Bus (Most Popular)
The bus is the most common and budget-friendly way to reach Baguio.
Victory Liner
- Routes: Cubao, Pasay, and Monumento terminals → Baguio
- Travel time: 4–6 hours (depending on traffic)
- Price: ₱500–₱800 (regular aircon) | ₱800–₱1,200 (deluxe/first class)
- Frequency: Buses depart every 30–60 minutes, 24/7
JoyBus (Genesis Transport)
- Routes: Cubao, Pasay, and Avenida → Baguio
- Travel time: 4–5 hours (express, fewer stops)
- Price: ₱700–₱1,000 (deluxe with onboard CR and snacks)
- Frequency: Hourly departures
Solid North
- Routes: Cubao and PITX → Baguio
- Travel time: 5–6 hours
- Price: ₱450–₱700
- Frequency: Regular departures throughout the day
Pro tip: Book your bus ticket online through the Victory Liner or JoyBus websites, especially during peak seasons and weekends.
Option 2: Private Car / Drive
Driving to Baguio gives you the most flexibility.
- Routes: NLEX → SCTEX → TPLEX → Kennon Road / Marcos Highway / Naguilian Road
- Travel time: 4–5 hours (without heavy traffic)
- Cost: Approximately ₱1,500–₱2,500 (tolls + fuel, one way)
- Best route: TPLEX then Marcos Highway — it's the safest and least steep
Important: Kennon Road is the shortest but can be closed during heavy rains. Always check road conditions before departing.
Option 3: Van (Fastest Public Transport)
Shared vans are a faster but tighter option.
- Routes: Various terminals in Cubao and Manila → Baguio
- Travel time: 3.5–5 hours
- Price: ₱600–₱1,000 per person
- Note: Vans depart when full and may have limited luggage space
Option 4: Fly + Bus (For International/Via Travelers)
There are no direct commercial flights to Baguio (Loakan Airport is currently limited). The nearest option:
- Fly to Clark International Airport (Pampanga)
- Take a bus or van from Dau Terminal to Baguio (2–3 hours)
Arriving in Baguio: Where to Stay
Once you arrive, V.O.S. Valencia Baguio Transient House is your perfect home base. We're located at 92 Valenzuela St., Salud Mitra Barangay — just a short walk from Burnham Park and Session Road.
- From the bus terminal: Take a taxi or jeepney (5–10 minutes)
- Our address is easy to find on Google Maps
