Buses to Manila
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Manila, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manila to Dasmariñas | Philippines | 31 km (19 mi) | about 48 min |
| Manila to Biñan | Philippines | 31 km (19 mi) | about 48 min |
| Manila to Malolos | Philippines | 32 km (20 mi) | about 50 min |
| Manila to Carmona | Philippines | 33 km (21 mi) | about 51 min |
| Manila to Plaridel | Philippines | 34 km (21 mi) | about 52 min |
| Manila to Norzagaray | Philippines | 35 km (22 mi) | about 53 min |
| Manila to Santa Rosa | Philippines | 35 km (22 mi) | about 53 min |
| Manila to Pulilan | Philippines | 36 km (22 mi) | about 54 min |
| Manila to Hagonoy | Philippines | 37 km (23 mi) | about 55 min |
| Manila to Pulong Santa Cruz | Philippines | 38 km (24 mi) | about 56 min |
| Manila to Cabuyao | Philippines | 40 km (25 mi) | about 58 min |
| Manila to Baliuag | Philippines | 40 km (25 mi) | about 58 min |
| Manila to Davao | Philippines | 978 km (608 mi) | about 17 h 48 min |
| Manila to Budta | Philippines | 905 km (562 mi) | about 16 h 29 min |
| Manila to Malingao | Philippines | 911 km (566 mi) | about 16 h 36 min |
| Manila to Zamboanga | Philippines | 864 km (537 mi) | about 15 h 45 min |
| Manila to Cebu City | Philippines | 572 km (355 mi) | about 10 h 31 min |
| Manila to Cagayan de Oro | Philippines | 789 km (490 mi) | about 14 h 24 min |
| Manila to General Santos | Philippines | 1,049 km (652 mi) | about 19 h 5 min |
| Manila to Calamba | Philippines | 48 km (30 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.