Manila to Batangas by Bus: Schedule and Rates

Admit it. If we’re looking for a weekend getaway near Manila, there’s one destination that we usually think of – Batangas.

Why not? This province in the southern part of Metro Manila has it all. Just like SM, Batangas ha got it all for you. LOL! Batangas has beautiful beaches, historical sites, mountains, and stunning landscapes. All of that for just 2 to 5 hours from Manila, depending on which town in the province, you’re going to – Laiya San Juan, Lipa, Nasugbu or Batangas City? Each town or city has its own unique flavor and identity.

If you’re looking for pristine beaches, Laiya in the town of San Juan is the first that comes to mind. I’ve been to San Juan many times during summer vacation when my friends would want to go to a beach which is near Manila.

The churches of Taal and nearby towns are some of the best heritage sites in the country. While if you’re looking for good food, Batangas has the best lomi!

So, it seems that you’re thrilled to plan your trip to Batangas. I guess it would be better to have your own car going there for a hassle-free trip, but in case you need to commute, there are a lot of bus companies that travel to Batangas. Here are some.

 

Jam Liner: Manila to Batangas

When we talk about bus trips going to Batangas, JAM Lines is usually the first one in mind. If there are companies that have niches, expertise or focus in terms of a specific destination, Jam Liner is known by its focus on Batangas and Laguna destinations.

Currently, Jam has terminals in Cubao and LRT Buendia to cater to passengers from both North and South of Metro Manila. They have daily trips to Batangas destinations of Lemery, Lipa, Batangas Pier, and Batangas Grand Terminal.

They have trips to these Batangas destinations approximately every 30 minutes. So you can just go to their terminal and expect to have a bus for you going to these destinations. Please take note of the first and last trips for your reference below.

JAM Liner Schedule & Rates

Source: JAM Liner Inc. 

JAM Liner Terminals

Here are the terminals and contact details of Jam Liner Inc.

Main Office: 9040 National Highway,
Brgy. Turbina,
Calamba City, Laguna, 4027
Email: info@jam.com.ph

Buendia: 2124 Taft Avenue,
Pasay City

Cubao: 831 EDSA, Kamuning,
Brgy. Sacred Heart,
Quezon City

Batangas City: Bgy. Bolbok,
Batangas City

Lemery: Purok 1, Brgy. Palanas,
Lemery, Batangas

Lipa: J. Katigbak Street, Brgy. Mataas Na Lupa
Lipa City, Batangas

READ THE BLOG POST: PITX TERMINAL (Schedule, Routes, Facilities & More)

 

ALPS Bus: Manila to Batangas

ALPS The Bus Inc. is another bus company that has daily trips going to Batangas. Alps is known for having services to the south of Metro Manila, to Batangas until as far as Bicol Area. They have terminals in Cubao, Alabang, Lipa, Batangas City and San Juan, Batangas.

 

Routes and Services

Here are the routes and destinations that Alps is offering to the public. Please see below details.

Cubao to Batangas Pier – This will pass through terminals and destinations in Laguna such as Turibina in Calamba, Sto. Tomas, Lipa, Batangas Grand Terminal and Batangas Pier.

Cubao / LRT Taft to San Juan, Batangas – This route is suitable for passengers going to Calamba, Sto. Tomas, Lipa, Ibaan, Rosario then in San Juan, Batangas.

Alabang to Batangas City Pier – This is located at the Alabang Terminal of Alps going to Calamba, Sto. Tomas, Tanauan, Malvar, Lipa, San Jose, Batangas City Grand Terminal, and Batangas City Pier.

Other destinations include the Bicol area.

 

Alps Terminals

Here are the addresses and contact details of Alps.

Cubao – Araneta Center Bus Terminal.
Cubao, Quezon City.
SMS or Call: (0923) 716-0472
(0947) 991-7544
(0917) 860-5728
Website: alpsthebus.com

ALPS Edsa Terminal – #721 EDSA Southbound fronting Nepa Q-mart.
Barangay Pinagkaisahan, Quezon City.
SMS or Call: (0923) 650-4654
(0917) 709-3573

Alabang – Alabang Terminal, Muntinlupa City.
SMS or Call: (0943) 707-5536

Lipa City – SM Lipa.
SMS or Call: (0923) 749-9427
(0947) 991-7550
(0917) 709-3576

Batangas City – Grand Terminal.
Diversion Road, Alangilan, Batangas City.
SMS or Call: (0923) 650-4655

San Juan, Batangas – ALPS Terminal.
Poblacion, San Juan, Batangas.
SMS or Call: (0923) 246-2389
(0947) 991-7549

 

Other Bus Companies going to Batangas

There are other bus companies that have trips going to Batangas. Although since these are smaller bus companies, we weren’t able to get some more details about the schedule and rates of their trips. You may just check the details and contact numbers below. The below info is from the Batangas Philippines website.

1. CROW Bus – They have terminals in 1310 España, Sampaloc, Manila and EDSA, Pasay. You may contact them at (+632)8518852.

2. BSC Group of Transport – The main office is located in Barrio Tubigan, Gen. Malvar St. in Binan, Laguna. You may contact them at (+6349)4110656. They are operating 3 bus brands or companies under the names – Batangas Starexpress, KL CNG Transport, and Batman Starexpress.

3. RRCG Bus – The terminal is located in km. 23 West Service Rd., Alabang, Muntinlupa. They also have terminal Pasay City. You may contact them at (+632)8500543.

Of course, aside from buses, there are still other convenient ways to travel to Batangas. You can even book services online. Check the search form below for more options.

 

 

Batangas Beach Resorts 

As I’ve mentioned, Batangas is full of beautiful beaches, whether it is in San Juan, Nasugbu or Calatagan. If you want the legit island vibe, there is Masasa Beach in Tingloy.

But if you are looking for relaxing beach resorts in Batangas, we’ve compiled some of the best in this post. Check it out – Top 20 Beach Resorts in Batangas .

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