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Farinas Trans

4.2
287 customer reviews
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About Farinas Trans

Buses are the most affordable means of transport with a large number of terminals across the country and convenient timetables to help you plan your trip. Buses is a convenient option both for those who travel on a shoestring budget and those who do not want to compromise on comfort. Farinas Trans offers bus service with an online reservation available. Before booking your ticket, read other travellers’ reviews to choose the best option.

What are the Main Stations of Farinas Trans?

Farinas Trans operates buses to and from the following stations:

  • Manila Farinas Transit
  • Vigan
  • Laoag
  • Baguio Farinas Trans Terminal

What are the Most Popular Routes of Farinas Trans?

What are the Bus Classes & Prices of Farinas Trans?

The price of your bus trip will depend both on the destination and the class of your ticket. Note that not all ticket classes are available on certain routes yet for longer trips there is almost always a good choice of options. Opt for a sleeper coach for the most convenient overnight trip. Sleeper buses are usually equipped with berths or soft reclining seats, feature an onboard toilet and your ticket may also include other perks like snacks or even a lunch. Taking a night bus is also a good idea if you want to save on your hotel room. During the day an express service is often the best value for money as it makes less stops than an ordinary or standard class bus and travels faster. On some routes it may be crucial to choose the right class as, say, an ordinary or second class bus may need some 6 hours to cover the distance the first class or express bus travels in two hours!

Pros & Cons of Bus Travel

Pros of Bus Travel

  • Buses usually boast the widest network of destinations covered. They travel to the places you cannot get to by plane or even by train

  • Travelling by bus is easy – there is no need to arrive to the bus terminal much in advance, and the check-in is usually a very fast formality opposite to air travel

  • Bus tickets are very affordable. Yes, there are costly first class or VIP options but is you are on a budget, bus is the first means of transportation you have to think about

  • At the same time, there are different classes of service to suit any budget. If you are after a higher level of comfort, buses get you covered, too.

Cons of Bus Travel

  • Intercity bus terminals can be located outside the city centre in the outskirts. It means you will need to calculate extra time and money to get there. In certain destinations getting from the bus terminal can cost you more than you would expect because only a limited number of transportation companies is allowed to serve the route – and prices may be inflated.

  • During busy weekends or high season buses serving some tourist destinations may run out of schedule and require advanced booking.

  • While buses are not as weather dependent as ferries, bus trips can also be delayed or cancelled due to bad weather or road conditions – keep it in mind if travelling during certain seasons or to certain destinations.

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Farinas Trans Company Reviews

4.2
287 customer reviews
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Bus Super Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Mar 13, 2020
The ride was good. We arrived at vigan 1 hour earlier than the scheduled time even though we left manila 20 minutes late. But you should really inform us in the ticket where the drop off will be since there is no terminal for fariñas in vigan.
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Bus Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Mar 5, 2020
I appreciate that we were advised that the Deluxe bus that we booked on would not be running that day. We were downgraded to First Class with CR and re-booked for the earlier trip. I had already paid for the Deluxe tickets in full prior to the trip but was able to get a refund of the excess amount from the conductor. Though we were not seated in the same row, we were seated in the same column of seats. So, at least effort was made to seat us close together. However, unlike our trip to Vigan, the trip back to Manila did not afford me a restful sleep as I kept sliding out of my seat whenever the bus turned a corner or went on a zigzag route. I would have given it 5 stars but for this.
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Bus Super Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Mar 5, 2020
We were pleasantly surprised when we received a call confirming our arrival on the day of the trip. The trip on the Super Deluxe bus was comfortable as the driver kept a steady pace. I was able to have a restful sleep for 4 straight hours. I hope though that they look into the availability of their advertised amenities. The USB ports on our seat were no longer working as the main socket had come off of the panel. It was a good thing that there was another USB port on the individual monitor. Overall, it's an experience I wouldn't mind repeating.
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Bus Super Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Mar 4, 2020
Very comfy. Bit tight on leg space but offers great amenities. Wifi service, toilet, usb charging, personal tablet for entertainment and just right cool temperature. The crew were also helpful and accompdating. Left on time. Highly recommended!
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Bus Super Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Mar 4, 2020
Responsive conductor
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Bus Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Mar 3, 2020
12GO doesn't provide Senior Discount. AC on the bus was too cold. Only pro are the kind Farinas conductors.
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Bus Super First Class, Farinas Trans, Feb 29, 2020
Only downside: the aircon was way to cold! Otherwise I had a pleasant experience, thank you!
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Bus 1st Class CR, Farinas Trans, Feb 18, 2020
The driver and conductor of the bus is very professional, unfortunately the comfortroom on the bus has its lock broken, I hope it will be fixed soon. You may also want to consider changing the odor perfume for the comfortroom for it makes people dizzy.
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5
Bus Super Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Feb 14, 2020
Good! On time But they give me another seat
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Bus Standard AC, Farinas Trans, Feb 2, 2020
Took 10pm from Baguio to Vigan, was worried if we can board as the counter had to call up HQ with our booking reference number and the bus seating plan didn’t have our names on it... Eventually did get seats together for the two of us, think latecomers (arriving after check-in of 9.30pm) were bumped to the back of the coach. Arrived at Vigan at 3am, an hour early, at Bantay.
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Bus 1st Class CR, Farinas Trans, Feb 1, 2020
It was fast, but the aircon nearly killed me. Every 3 minutes the temperature changed between 17 and 23 degrees. Crazy. Take warm clothes to survive.
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Bus Super Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Jan 26, 2020
Bus was on time and no hassles. Only want to point out is we're 3passengers when I booked but we're allocated separate seats. But it's ok but would appreciate if they could at least sit not far from the group.
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Bus Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Jan 24, 2020
Very smooth travel
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Bus Super Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Jan 22, 2020
I had reserved for the bus which was to take me at 11:45 pm at the Vigan stop. Fortunately I arrived at Vigan's stop at 11:00 pm! The bus picked me up at 11:30 pm. You must respect the instructions and be present 30 minutes before! One downside, the expected arrival in Manila was at 7 am but in fact we arrived at 5:45 am! everything was closed!
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Bus 1st Class CR, Farinas Trans, Jan 22, 2020
I booked for an earlier travel time to make sure that I could go home by night but the bus was two hours delayed on the said time so I waited in the middle of road and got heated by the sun in Vigan. The driver and the conductor was very noisy and no care at all to the passengers. I know there will be 2 or 3 stopovers for our trip but the conductor has other ways in giving stopovers, whenever they feel like to stopover, they will stop in the middle of the road just to have a “SMOKING BREAK”. It’s really just unbelievable! And the driver somehow don’t know where to drive because he keeps on turning around to drive on the right way. It was really exhausting to ride with that kind of service.
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5
Bus Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Jan 20, 2020
it was a pleasant trip! memorable one!
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Bus Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Jan 18, 2020
Farinas changed my ticket booked with 12GO Asia. It was 10 pm instead of 11 pm. They said the bus I booked is canceled. Fortunately, I went to Farinas bus station to see where it was and they said that! If I didn’t go one day before, I don’t know what would be happent??? I must pay 40 php because the bus was upgraded. I agreed about that.
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Bus Super Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Jan 12, 2020
Trip went without a hitch and arrived 45mins early. Conductor, driver and even staff @ terminal were courteous and very helpful. 12go was also very helpful. Suggestion though: allow us to choose seats
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Bus Super Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Jan 12, 2020
Spacious seat which let me sleep deeply.
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Bus Super Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Jan 7, 2020
Bus left Manila on time and arrived in Laoag 2 hrs ahead of schedule. Seats were very comfortable and the toilet was clean and didn't smell. Also received a call 2 hrs before the trip confirming our reservation. Driver travelled at a safe speed. Great experience.
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Bus 1st Class CR, Farinas Trans, Jan 2, 2020
Yung staffs nila mababait. thanks
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Bus Standard AC, Farinas Trans, Dec 31, 2019
Departure time was 30 minutes passed schedule.
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Bus 1st Class CR, Farinas Trans, Dec 31, 2019
Too many stopovers. I thought it was a first class bus, or one of those sleeper buses which has no stopovers but ot stops in places for 30mins and more. Very uncomfortable ride.
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4
Bus 1st Class CR, Farinas Trans, Dec 29, 2019
Satisfied
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Bus 1st Class CR, Farinas Trans, Dec 28, 2019
The bus leaves on time.
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5
Bus Super Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Dec 27, 2019
Awesome travel
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Bus 1st Class CR, Farinas Trans, Dec 27, 2019
We booked a bus with cr but the bus we rode in does't have any Cr at all
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Bus Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Dec 27, 2019
Please improve.
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Bus Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Dec 27, 2019
- easy to book online - if you are travelling from laoag, good for you because there is a terminal but if you are coming from vigan, you just have to wait in the highway where the bus will pass by - since they doesn't have a terminal in vigan, I had to call their laoag terminal just to confirm my booking. - good points is my number was given to the bus conductor & I am so happy that the conductor did call & text me to inform me.
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Bus Standard AC, Farinas Trans, Dec 27, 2019
The booking was accepted & acknowledged by the inspector. Unfortunately we didn't get the sits that we reserved. Baguio Terminal of Farinas doesnt have an access for online booking.
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Bus 1st Class CR, Farinas Trans, Dec 25, 2019
Great
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Bus 1st Class CR, Farinas Trans, Dec 24, 2019
Convenient booking! Bus driver and conductor are both accommodating. Just need improvement with the bus ventilation.
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Bus 1st class, Farinas Trans, Dec 24, 2019
On-boarding was fast but was transferred to another bus type which required us to add P40 on our total fare.
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Bus Standard AC, Farinas Trans, Dec 22, 2019
Please play rated PG or G movies only during the trip. Children are mentally disturbed
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Bus Super Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Dec 22, 2019
Very comfortable travel at night. Thanks.
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Bus Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Dec 21, 2019
We have booked for Deluxe bus but instead we ride in a First Class bus. They refunded P50 each but still its frustrating, we just dont have other choice... Then for the Dec 21 travel instead of First Class Bus we ride an orinary aircon bus with frequent stops and vendors all coming inside. We have separate experience for my brothers booked travel with Farinas again... No Bus appreared in their 12:45am supposedly pick up time
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Bus Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Dec 20, 2019
it was a reserved seat but they gave our seats to other passengers
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Bus 1st Class CR, Farinas Trans, Dec 19, 2019
My son left his mobile phone in the bus. The conductor called us and made an arrangement on how to get it back. I preder to get it at their Manila terminal/office. When we arrived back to Manila, we asked the personnel about the mobile phone that was surrendered. We got the phone back as is.
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Bus 1st Class CR, Farinas Trans, Dec 16, 2019
We booked and paid online however our names were not listed on the seating arrangement. Luckily, there are still available seats so we were able to join our supposedly scheduled trip. Seats does not have seatbelt. Too cold inside the bus.
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Bus Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Dec 7, 2019
It was okay. I was able to communicate with the driver.
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Bus Super Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Dec 5, 2019
comfortable seating. Driver texted us to advise of pick up time. However why was I not given both senior citizens and child discount? ??? Disappointed about that!
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Bus Super Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Dec 3, 2019
ホテルのスタッフが、とても親切でした。機会があればまた訪れてみたいと思います
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Bus 1st class, Farinas Trans, Nov 30, 2019
Old bus. I don't like the smell.. but fast and very accommodating condoctor
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Bus Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Nov 29, 2019
This is my 2nd online booking and so far, I had no problem with them. Trip was smooth.
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Bus Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Nov 26, 2019
Arrived safely and earlier than estimated time of arrival :)
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Bus 1st Class CR, Farinas Trans, Nov 26, 2019
Bus did not arrive on time (late by 30 minutes) at the designated pickup point. Also, bus is a bit old and dirty.
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Bus Standard AC, Farinas Trans, Nov 25, 2019
Got no problem with our booking. We arrived at our destination safe and ahead of the guaranteed time.
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Bus 1st Class CR, Farinas Trans, Nov 25, 2019
Smooth ride all the way to Sampaloc, Manila. Just that there were 5 passengers with reserved seats but was not on the printed list. I wonder why was that.
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Bus Super Deluxe, Farinas Trans, Nov 24, 2019
Really comfortable and only took 6.5hours overnight 11.30pm - 6am!
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Bus 1st Class CR, Farinas Trans, Nov 22, 2019
Rude conductors. Not helpful front desk.