Manila to Zambales
Head to Zambales to find yourself in serene beaches and rugged mountains, a clear contrast to Manila’s crowded cityscape. This page covers the two transport options connecting Manila and Zambales, showing when they run, how long the trip takes and what it costs.
Travel options for Manila to Zambales
On your journey from Manila to Zambales, take a bus for 416 PHP to save, or get there quicker with charter in 2 hours.
Bus from Manila to Zambales
The day’s first bus leaves at --:--, with regular departures following from multiple stations, including Cubao, Manila, Caloocan, Manila, Pasay Victory Liner, Manila, Sampaloc, Manila and others. If you’re traveling from Manila, you can plan your trip to Zambales at a time that works for you. The journey usually takes around 2 hours 20 minutes to reach multiple stations, including Olongapo, Santa Cruz Victory Liner, Zambales, Iba Victory Liner, Zambales and others, with fares starting from 416 PHP. Check availability and book here to reserve your seat.
Prices: 416 PHP
Duration: 2h 20m – 6h ⏱
Charter from Manila to Zambales
Make your trip from Manila to Zambales effortless with a private ride that picks you up at the location of your choice and drops you off at your preferred spot in the city. The drive takes roughly 2 hours, providing comfort and flexibility with fares starting at 5,832 PHP. Book now here to travel on your own terms.
Prices: 5,832 PHP
Duration: 2h – 5h ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Manila to Zambales
Between Manila and Zambales, this bus connection is served by several stations rather than a single fixed terminal. The exact travel time varies depending on where you board and exit the bus, but most trips take approximately 2h 20m to 6h. Services run throughout the day, operating from --:-- until 23:55, and fares typically begin at 416 to 1,071 PHP. By checking the full bus timetable for Manila to Zambales, you can compare different station pairings, journey lengths and departure times to choose the option that best matches your travel plans.
Cheapest & Fastest Bus Manila to Zambales
416 PHP, from Caloocan, Manila to Olongapo, departure at some times, duration 2h 20mBus Timetable: Caloocan, Manila → Olongapo
- 04:30 06:50 2h 20m 416 PHP
- 05:30 07:50 2h 20m 416 PHP
- 06:20 08:40 2h 20m 416 PHP
- 07:40 10:00 2h 20m 519 PHP
- 08:40 11:00 2h 20m 416 PHP
- 09:40 12:00 2h 20m 416 PHP
- 10:40 13:00 2h 20m 416 PHP
- 11:40 14:00 2h 20m 416 PHP
- 12:40 15:00 2h 20m 416 PHP
- 13:40 16:00 2h 20m 416 PHP
- 14:15 16:35 2h 20m 416 PHP
- 15:15 17:35 2h 20m 416 PHP
- 16:15 18:35 2h 20m 416 PHP
- 16:40 19:00 2h 20m 416 PHP
- 17:15 19:35 2h 20m 416 PHP
- 17:45 20:05 2h 20m 416 PHP
- 18:15 20:35 2h 20m 416 PHP
- 20:40 23:00 2h 20m 416 PHP
- 22:00 00:20 2h 20m 416 PHP
Bus Timetable: Caloocan, Manila → Santa Cruz Victory Liner, Zambales
- 04:00 09:04 5h 4m 868 PHP
- 07:20 12:24 5h 4m 868 PHP
- 08:20 13:24 5h 4m 868 PHP
- 09:20 14:24 5h 4m 868 PHP
- 10:20 15:24 5h 4m 868 PHP
- 11:20 16:24 5h 4m 868 PHP
- 13:20 18:24 5h 4m 868 PHP
- 15:00 20:04 5h 4m 868 PHP
- 17:30 22:34 5h 4m 868 PHP
- 20:00 01:04 5h 4m 868 PHP
- 21:30 02:34 5h 4m 868 PHP
- 23:55 04:59 5h 4m 868 PHP
Bus Timetable: Cubao, Manila → Olongapo
- 01:00 04:00 3h 425 PHP
- 02:00 05:00 3h 425 PHP
- 04:00 07:00 3h 425 PHP
- 04:30 07:30 3h 425 PHP
- 05:30 08:30 3h 425 PHP
- 06:30 09:30 3h 425 PHP
- 07:30 10:30 3h 425 PHP
- 08:30 11:30 3h 425 PHP
- 09:30 12:30 3h 425 PHP
- 10:30 13:30 3h 425 PHP
- 11:30 14:30 3h 425 PHP
- 12:30 15:30 3h 425 PHP
- 13:30 16:30 3h 425 PHP
- 14:00 17:00 3h 425 PHP
- 15:00 18:00 3h 425 PHP
- 16:00 19:00 3h 425 PHP
- 16:40 19:40 3h 425 PHP
- 17:30 20:30 3h 425 PHP
- 18:00 21:00 3h 425 PHP
- 18:30 21:30 3h 425 PHP
- 18:40 21:40 3h 425 PHP
- 19:30 22:30 3h 425 PHP
- 20:00 23:00 3h 425 PHP
- 20:30 23:30 3h 425 PHP
- 21:30 00:30 3h 425 PHP
- 22:00 01:00 3h 425 PHP
- 22:30 01:30 3h 425 PHP
Bus Timetable: Cubao, Manila → Santa Cruz Victory Liner, Zambales
- 03:00 08:17 5h 17m 1008 PHP
- 05:00 10:17 5h 17m 1071 PHP
- 13:00 18:17 5h 17m 1008 PHP
- 17:00 22:17 5h 17m 1071 PHP
Bus Timetable: Pasay Victory Liner, Manila → Olongapo
- 01:30 05:30 4h 443 PHP
- 02:30 06:30 4h 443 PHP
- 04:30 08:30 4h 443 PHP
- 05:30 09:30 4h 443 PHP
- 06:00 10:00 4h 443 PHP
- 07:00 11:00 4h 567 PHP
- 07:30 11:30 4h 443 PHP
- 08:30 12:30 4h 443 PHP
- 09:30 13:30 4h 443 PHP
- 10:30 14:30 4h 443 PHP
- 11:00 15:00 4h 443 PHP
- 12:00 16:00 4h 443 PHP
- 13:00 17:00 4h 443 PHP
- 14:00 18:00 4h 443 PHP
- 15:00 19:00 4h 443 PHP
- 15:30 19:30 4h 443 PHP
- 16:30 20:30 4h 443 PHP
- 17:00 21:00 4h 443 PHP
- 18:00 22:00 4h 443 PHP
- 19:00 23:00 4h 443 PHP
- 20:00 00:00 4h 443 PHP
- 21:00 01:00 4h 443 PHP
- 22:30 02:30 4h 443 PHP
Bus Timetable: Pasay Victory Liner, Manila → Santa Cruz Victory Liner, Zambales
- 00:30 06:30 6h 1026 PHP
- 04:00 10:00 6h 1026 PHP
- 06:30 12:30 6h 1026 PHP
- 09:00 15:00 6h 1026 PHP
- 11:30 17:30 6h 1026 PHP
- 16:00 22:00 6h 1026 PHP
- 18:30 00:30 6h 1026 PHP
- 20:30 02:30 6h 1026 PHP
Bus Timetable: Sampaloc, Manila → Iba Victory Liner, Zambales
- 04:00 08:01 4h 1m 681 PHP
- 13:00 17:01 4h 1m 681 PHP
- 18:00 22:01 4h 1m 681 PHP
- 20:00 00:01 4h 1m 681 PHP
Bus Timetable: Victory Liner Avenida Terminal, Manila → Iba Victory Liner, Zambales
- --:-- --:-- 4h 681 PHP
Bus Timetable: Victory Liner Avenida Terminal, Manila → Olongapo
- --:-- --:-- 2h 23m 427 PHP
Bus Timetable: Victory Liner Avenida Terminal, Manila → Santa Cruz Victory Liner, Zambales
- --:-- --:-- 5h 12m 861 PHP
Charter Routes & Schedules from Manila to Zambales
This private service connecting Manila and Zambales offers multiple pickup and drop-off locations, so your journey can begin and end exactly where you want. The travel time usually takes about 2h to 5h, with fares starting from 5,832 to 10,449 PHP. You’re free to depart at the time that fits your plans, and checking all available locations helps ensure a comfortable and hassle-free ride.
Cheapest Charter Manila to Zambales
5832 PHP, from Manila Airport to Mount Pinatubo, Pampanga, departure at --:--, duration 3hFastest Charter Manila to Zambales
10449 PHP, from Metro Manila Transfer to Capas Satellite Tourism Office, Tarlac, departure at --:--, duration 2hCharter Timetable: Bacoor, Cavite → Clark Airport, Pampanga
- --:-- --:-- 2h 7200 PHP
Charter Timetable: Bacoor, Cavite → Morong Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 3h 7700 PHP
Charter Timetable: Bacoor, Cavite → San Felipe, Zambales
- --:-- --:-- 3h 30m 8700 PHP
Charter Timetable: Bacoor, Cavite → San Narciso Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 3h 30m 8700 PHP
Charter Timetable: Bacoor, Cavite → Subic
- --:-- --:-- 5h 7200 PHP
Charter Timetable: Manila Airport → Mount Pinatubo, Pampanga
- --:-- --:-- 3h 5832 PHP
Charter Timetable: Manila Airport → Subic
- --:-- --:-- 3h 6804 PHP
Charter Timetable: Manila Area Hotel Transfer → Clark Airport, Pampanga
- --:-- --:-- 2h 7200 PHP
Charter Timetable: Manila Area Hotel Transfer → Morong Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 3h 7700 PHP
Charter Timetable: Manila Area Hotel Transfer → Mount Pinatubo, Pampanga
- --:-- --:-- 3h 5832 PHP
Charter Timetable: Manila Area Hotel Transfer → San Felipe, Zambales
- --:-- --:-- 3h 30m 8700 PHP
Charter Timetable: Manila Area Hotel Transfer → San Narciso Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 3h 30m 8700 PHP
Charter Timetable: Manila Area Hotel Transfer → Subic
- --:-- --:-- 5h 7200 PHP
Charter Timetable: Manila Hotel Transfer → Subic Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 3h 8600 PHP
Charter Timetable: Metro Manila Transfer → Capas Satellite Tourism Office, Tarlac
- --:-- --:-- 2h 10449 PHP
Charter Timetable: Metro Manila Transfer → Subic
- --:-- --:-- 3h 30m 7480 PHP
Frequently Asked Questions Manila to Zambales
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manila to Zambales.
How long does the Manila to Zambales route usually take?
Travel time on the Manila to Zambales route varies by transport and destination. Bus trips take about 2 hours 20 minutes to 6 hours, while charter transfers range from about 2 to 5 hours. The exact time depends on the terminal, route, and traffic.
What is the usual price range for Manila to Zambales travel?
For Manila to Zambales, bus fares are about PHP 416 to PHP 1,071. Charter services are much higher, at about PHP 5,832 to PHP 10,449. The total cost depends on the transport type and the specific pickup and drop-off points.
Which Manila to Zambales option is the cheapest?
The cheapest Manila to Zambales option in the available data is the bus. Bus fares start at PHP 416, which is far below the charter service price range. The exact fare depends on the departure terminal and arrival point.
Which Manila to Zambales option is the fastest?
The fastest Manila to Zambales trips in the data are charter transfers, with some routes taking about 2 hours. Among buses, the quickest listed trip is from Caloocan, Manila to Olongapo at about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Where do buses from Manila to Zambales leave and arrive?
Buses on the Manila to Zambales route depart from Cubao, Caloocan, Pasay Victory Liner, Sampaloc, and Victory Liner Avenida Terminal in Manila. They arrive in Olongapo, Santa Cruz Victory Liner in Zambales, and Iba Victory Liner in Zambales.
How often do buses run on the Manila to Zambales route, and when is the last departure?
The data shows 100 bus trips on the Manila to Zambales route, but no fixed frequency is listed. The last departure is shown as 23:55. The first departure time is not provided in the available context.
How do bus travel times differ on Manila to Zambales routes?
Bus travel times vary by terminal and destination. The shortest listed bus trip is Caloocan, Manila to Olongapo at about 2 hours 20 minutes, while Pasay Victory Liner to Santa Cruz takes about 6 hours. Longer routes usually reflect farther destinations and road conditions.
Which Manila to Zambales bus route is the quickest in the data?
The quickest bus route listed for Manila to Zambales is from Victory Liner Avenida Terminal in Manila to Olongapo, taking about 2 hours 23 minutes. Another short option is Caloocan, Manila to Olongapo at about 2 hours 20 minutes.
What are the main charter pickup and drop-off points for Manila to Zambales?
Charter transfers for Manila to Zambales can start from Metro Manila Transfer, Bacoor, Cavite, Manila Airport, Manila Area Hotel Transfer, and Manila Hotel Transfer. Drop-off points include Subic, San Felipe, San Narciso, Morong, Clark Airport, and Mount Pinatubo.
How much time do charter transfers take on the Manila to Zambales route?
Charter travel on the Manila to Zambales route ranges from about 2 to 5 hours. Some listed pairs are fixed at 2 hours, 3 hours, 3 hours 30 minutes, or 5 hours. The duration depends on the exact pickup and destination pair.
Can I book Manila to Zambales tickets online, and where should I look?
Yes, for Manila to Zambales bookings, TicketRoutes.com is the place to check. It lists the available route options and the current trip details in one place. This is useful when comparing bus fares, travel times, and departure points.
Are there Manila to Zambales trips from Manila Airport or hotel transfers?
Yes, the data includes charter transfers from Manila Airport, Manila Area Hotel Transfer, and Manila Hotel Transfer. These go to places such as Subic, Clark Airport, Mount Pinatubo, San Felipe, San Narciso, and Morong, with durations from about 2 to 5 hours.
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