Facts about the bus from Manila to Albay
| Cheapest Bus | $22 |
| Fastest Bus | 9h 24m |
| Earliest Bus | 8:30 AM |
| Latest Bus | 7:30 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 12 |
| Distance | 650 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | DLTBCo, Legaspi St Jude Transport Lines, Penafrancia Tours |
Buses from Manila to Albay
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Manila to Albay Destination Reviews
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Rafael MThey moved my seat number claiming I was left by 7:00 PM bus when my ticket clearly shows 8:30 PM. When asked for a more desirable seat, they did not even give me available options and just chose for me. Staff inside needs proper customer service training, they let me wait without informing me what were they doing, no transparency. The drivers are good tho.
Manila to Albay, Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Jul 6, 2026
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John MIt took more than 15 hours travel than the expected ETA.
Manila to Albay, Bus Seater 41, DLTBCo (DLTBCo), May 11, 2026
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Jennifer JI booked for a trip to Tabaco Transport Terminal. My family ended up on trip to Virac, which meant getting dropped at Tabaco Pier. You were not transparent to us. Trip was scheduled 5pm but bus came past 7pm. They boarded on a roadside instead of a proper Terminal. The ETA was 2am but they arrived 710am in Tabaco.
Manila to Albay, Bus Elite, Penafrancia Tours, Dec 7, 2025
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Marites Mseats are comfortable naman kaso late nakaalis ang bus from terminal ..
Manila to Albay, Bus Elite, Isarog Line, Oct 6, 2025
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Edelyn BThe bus didn’t arrived on time. So many stop over and vehicle maintenance. The supposed 12 hrs trip became 20 hrs trip. We stopped twice at DLTB garage/ terminal for machine maintenance(they said there’s machine malfunction). The bus is not clean, the safety handles are broken.
Manila to Albay, Bus Regular AC, DLTBCo (DLTBCo), Jun 16, 2025
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Ma TThe bus did not reach the Tabaco City Central Terminal and dropped us at the City Center instead
Manila to Albay, Bus 2x2, ALPS The Bus (ALPS The Bus), Jun 12, 2025
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Marvin BMaganda sana ang bus and the driver ay mga maingat. Kaso hindi na nagderetso Tabaco..matagal din abg byahe frim 7:30 n umalis s Pitx nkarating kami s Tabaco ng 12:30 pm
Manila to Albay, Bus Regular AC, DLTBCo (DLTBCo), May 24, 2025
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Jan RThe bus was clean ang comfortable but the said ETA on the booking doesn’t match the actual arrival time on the designated location. We were late by 6hrs.
Manila to Albay, Bus 2x2, ALPS The Bus (ALPS The Bus), May 17, 2025
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Rene ONo good facilities in the terminal
Manila to Albay, Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Apr 26, 2025
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Eric BThe drivers are good and very accommodating it’s just the bus is not that comfortable, on the middle of the trip they have to check it so I got worried. and the stopover store wasn’t that good.
Manila to Albay, Bus Regular AC, DLTBCo, Nov 20, 2024
Manila to Albay Bus Schedule
| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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DLTBCo | Regular AC | 06:00 | 18:00 | $17.44 | |
Penafrancia Tours | Skybus WC | 07:30 | 19:30 | $22.65 | |
Isarog Line | Elite | 08:00 | 21:00 | $26.25 | |
Penafrancia Tours | Skybus WC | 08:30 | 17:28 | $20.97 | |
Isarog Line | Regular | 09:00 | 21:00 | $31.03 | |
Isarog Line | Elite | 09:30 | 18:44 | $26.25 | |
Isarog Line | Non-AC Seater | 10:00 | 18:46 | $25.16 | |
Isarog Line | Elite | 10:30 | 19:16 | $37.16 | |
Isarog Line | Regular | 11:00 | 23:00 | $31.03 | |
Isarog Line | Regular | 12:00 | 20:46 | $31.03 | |
Isarog Line | Regular | 14:00 | 02:00 | $37.58 | |
DLTBCo | Regular AC | 15:00 | 00:13 | $19.15 | |
Legaspi St Jude Transport Lines | Regular | 15:30 | 04:30 | $23.49 | |
Penafrancia Tours | Elite | 16:00 | 05:00 | $31.29 | |
Legaspi St Jude Transport Lines | Regular | 16:30 | 05:30 | $23.49 | |
ALPS The Bus | 2x2 | 17:00 | 04:00 | $17.54 | |
ALPS The Bus | 2x2 | 17:30 | 05:30 | $17.54 | |
Isarog Line | Regular | 18:00 | 06:00 | $36.74 | |
DLTBCo | Regular AC | 18:30 | 06:30 | $17.44 | |
Penafrancia Tours | Skybus WC | 19:00 | 07:00 | $20.97 |
How to get from Manila to Albay by Bus
Taking a bus to get from Manila to Albay is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.
It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Manila to Albay tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.
How far is it from Manila to Albay?
Traveling by bus, the distance from Manila to Albay depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.
To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.
How long does it take to get from Manila to Albay by Bus?
The estimate travel time from Manila to Albay is about 9h 24m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Manila and Albay may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.
Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.
Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.
How much does it cost to get from Manila to Albay by Bus?
The ticket price from Manila to Albay can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.
Manila to Albay timetable
To help you plan your trip, here is the Manila to Albay timetable of bus departure and arrival times.
Best Rated Companies for this Route
Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.
Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.
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Transportation from Manila to Albay
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Buses$ 21.40
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Flights$ 73.28
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