Manila to Albay

Manila to Albay

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Manila to Albay Destination Reviews

MM
seats are comfortable naman kaso late nakaalis ang bus from terminal ..
Manila to Albay, Bus Elite, Isarog Line, Oct 6, 2025
EB
The 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
MT
The 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
MB
Maganda 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
JR
The 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
RO
No good facilities in the terminal
Manila to Albay, Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Apr 26, 2025
EB
The 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
AC
Change your dltb teller in pitx. They had attitude problem.
Manila to Albay, Bus New Normal, DLTBCo (DLTBCo), Oct 27, 2022
NO
all the restrooms at stopovers are aweful, disgusting! paying 5-10 pesos, NO tissue, NO soap😝
Manila to Albay, Bus Regular AC, DLTBCo (DLTBCo), Oct 14, 2022
JM
I book for 1x2 seating but the bus is 2x2 seating.
Manila to Albay, Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Jul 21, 2022
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Manila to Albay Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
DLTBCo
Regular AC
06:00
18:00
$18.83
  3.8
Bus
Penafrancia Tours
Skybus WC
07:30
19:30
$24.46
Bus
Isarog Line
Elite
08:00
21:00
$28.36
  3.0
Bus
Penafrancia Tours
Skybus WC
08:30
17:28
$22.65
Bus
Isarog Line
Regular
09:00
21:00
$33.52
Bus
Isarog Line
Elite
09:30
18:44
$28.36
Bus
Isarog Line
Non-AC Seater
10:00
18:46
$27.18
Bus
Isarog Line
Elite
10:30
19:16
$40.13
Bus
Isarog Line
Regular
11:00
23:00
$33.52
Bus
Isarog Line
Regular
12:00
20:46
$33.52
Bus
Isarog Line
Regular
14:00
02:00
$40.59
Bus
DLTBCo
Regular AC
15:00
00:13
$20.68
Bus
Legaspi St Jude Transport Lines
Regular
15:30
04:30
$25.37
  3.5
Bus
Penafrancia Tours
Elite
16:00
05:00
$33.79
Bus
Legaspi St Jude Transport Lines
Regular
16:30
05:30
$25.37
  3.5
Bus
ALPS The Bus
2x2
17:00
04:00
$18.94
Bus
ALPS The Bus
2x2
17:30
05:30
$18.94
  4.5
Bus
Isarog Line
Regular
18:00
06:00
$39.68
Bus
DLTBCo
Regular AC
18:30
06:30
$18.83
  3.8
Bus
Penafrancia Tours
Skybus WC
19:00
07:00
$22.65

Transportation from Manila to Albay

Facts about the transport from Manila to Albay

Cheapest Transport$19
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure4:20 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day156
Distance650 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCebGo, Cebu Pacific, Cebu Pacific, Cebu Pacific, Cebu Pacific, Isarog Line, Legaspi St Jude Transport Lines, Penafrancia Tours, Philippine Airlines, Philippine Airlines

How to get from Manila to Albay

When you want to get from Manila to Albay, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 179.02. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 18.07.

How far is Manila from Albay?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Manila to Albay. Your trip will be a total of 404 miles (650 km). The flying distance is 617 miles (992 km).

How long does it take to get from Manila to Albay?

The travel time from Manila to Albay can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 13 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Manila to Albay?

The cost of the trip from Manila to Albay varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Isarog Line: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 18.07 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 179.02.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Manila to Albay:

  • Bus tickets - USD 18.07 to USD 48.69;
  • Plane tickets - USD 46.29 to USD 179.02;

How many trips per day are there between Manila and Albay?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 08:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 22:00. There are 127 available bus trips every day.
  • Flights from Manila to Albay depart during the day - there are approximately 29 departures a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Manila to Albay. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 46.29.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Manila to Albay

CebGo, Cebu Pacific, Cebu Pacific, Cebu Pacific, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Philippine Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from Manila to Albay is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
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The most popular transport from Manila to Albay

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Manila to Albay? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 97% decided to go for a bus.
  • 3% users took a plane.