7 Premium Buses in Manila for a Hassle-Free Travel up North
The northern part of Luzon is home to many travel destinations. May it be the summer capital Baguio City, the culturally and aesthetically rich Sagada, the surfing paradise La Union, the historic Ilocos Norte and so much more, you’ll never be short of places to visit.
With the construction of several expressways linking the metro to the north, it has become faster and more convenient to reach these spots.
It is a fact that traveling is always better when you use your own car, but if you don’t own one yet or don’t want to drive the long distance, there are several bus lines that have premium buses in their fleet, which you opt to ride.
We listed down these premium buses offering amenities that will make your journey comfortable and hassle-free!
Genesis Transport’s Joybus
Genesis Transport’s Joybus offers non-stop transport from Manila to Baguio and Manila to Baler all in the comforts of their luxury buses. You can choose between their Deluxe and Premiere Executive 28-seater bus classes. The amenities for each are as follows:
- Deluxe – 2×2 column seat layout, restroom on board, LCD TV, Wi-Fi onboard, lazy chair, and a bus attendant
- Premiere Executive – 2×1 column seat layout, restroom on board, individual entertainment system with games, movies, and music, Wi-Fi onboard, more spacious legroom chair, a warm blanket, tray tables, snacks and water, CCTV, and a bus attendant
Prices for Manila to Baguio start at Php 720 while Manila to Baler rates starts at Php 650. Prices vary depending on which terminal you’re going to depart from. View the complete travel schedule and book a seat at phbus.com/joy-bus.
Terminals:
• Genesis Joybus Cubao Terminal – EDSA Cubao, Corner New York St., Quezon City
• Genesis Joybus Pasay Terminal – 101 Epifanio de los Santos Ave, Pasay City
Website: joybusph.com
Pangasinan Solid North Transit
Pangasinan Solid North Transit is the first bus company to launch a point-to-point (P2P) service from Manila to Baguio, making the then dreaded and long journey a convenient and faster one. Since then, they have upgraded their P2P service and added a luxury coach for its PITX (Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange)-Baguio route.
You can choose from two types of buses for this specific route:
- 2×2 Super Deluxe – 45 seater bus with seat recliner, USB charging port, tray table Wi-Fi, comfort room, CCTV System
- 2×1 Luxury – 28 Seater Bus with lazy chair, bus pad/entertainment system, USB charging port, tray table, WiFi, comfort room, CCTV System, and snacks and bottled water
Super Deluxe seats cost Php 525 while Luxury Class seats cost Php 760. Visit solidnorthtransit.ph to book one now.
Terminal: PITX, Tambo, Parañaque City
Website: solidnorthtransit.ph
Victory Liner
You may be familiar with Victory Liner and its wide fleet of buses that connect Manila to the north. But do you know that they also offer first-class service to passengers traveling to Baguio City? Choose from their 29-seater First Class bus with 2×1 seat configuration or the 41-seater Deluxe bus with 2×2 seat configuration.
Both buses come with the following amenities:
- USB charging ports
- WiFi
- restroom
- complimentary snacks
- wide legroom
- bus stewardess service
- CCTV equipped
First Class bus fare costs Php 800 while the fare for Deluxe bus costs Php 525. Book your trips at victoryliner.com.
Terminals:
• Sampaloc Terminal – 551 M. Earnshaw St., Brgy. 401, Sampaloc, Manila
• Cubao Terminal – 683 EDSA, Cubao, Quezon City
• Pasay Terminal – 712 EDSA, Brgy. 143, Pasay City
Website: victoryliner.com
Coda Lines
Coda Lines is the only bus company so far that offers direct trips from Manila to Sagada via the Banaue-Bontoc route. The grueling 12-hour journey is most definitely worth it once you step foot in the beauty of your destination.
Good thing Coda Lines makes sure you are as comfortable as you can be with their 35-seater Deluxe bus equipped with a restroom and free WiFi. You’ll even get a free blanket!
Book a seat now at codalinesph.com for Php 980/seat.
Terminal: HM Transport Terminal, Cubao, Quezon City
Website: codalinesph.com
Dalin Liner
Heading to the sunny city of Tuguegarao? The 12-hour trip will be more than bearable with Dalin Liner‘s new deluxe buses. Aside from an onboard restroom and 2×2 recliner seats, the bus also boasts of USB charging ports and bus pads equipped with movies, e-books, and games for your entertainment.
One-way ticket costs Php 850. Visit their terminal in Sampaloc, Manila to check the trip schedule.
Terminal: Cayco St., Sampaloc, Manila
Fariñas Trans
Long time and trusted bus company Fariñas Trans offers daily trips from Manila to Laoag City and towns of Vintar, Pasuquin, Bacarra, Solsona, Dingras, Sarrat and Piddig in Ilocos Norte.
Aside from their regular buses, you can opt to travel in ease and comfort in their Super Deluxe coaches with 2×1 seat configuration for just Php 850 (base fare). It is equipped with a restroom, Wi-Fi connection, Lazy Boy seats, charging ports, and individual tablets for entertainment.
Make sure to visit Fariñas Trans’ website for the complete schedule of trips as well as for booking and reservations.
Terminal: 1238 Lacson Avenue Sampaloc, Manila
Website: farinastrans.com
Partas
There is so much to explore in the Ilocos region, but the travel time is sometimes enough to deflate one’s enthusiasm to go. Good thing Partas has daily non-stop trips to your favorite vacation destinations like La Union, Vigan and Pagudpud en route a luxury bus equipped with comfortable reclining seats, onboard restroom, USB ports, and bus tablets.
Visit Partas’ Facebook page to make your bookings. You can also check phbus.com/partas-bus for schedules and fares.
Terminals:
• Cubao Terminal – 816 Aurora Boulevard, Cubao, Quezon City
• Pasay Termial – Aurora Boulevard (Tramo) Corner Edang St. San Roque, Pasay City
• Sampaloc Terminal – 1716 Vicente Cruz St, Sampaloc, Manila
Facebook: facebook.com/partastrans
Where in Northern Luzon are you heading off to next? Let us know in the comments below!
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