Revealed: 16 Might 2022
When warmth turns into insufferable and the stress will get an excessive amount of to deal with, most of us look north for a fast escape. Whereas most of the nation’s hottest islands are situated south of Manila, a number of the most simply accessible might be discovered within the north. And on the subject of locations within the north, it’s fairly arduous to withstand the calls of La Union.
However for the reason that pandemic has just about tousled all of the well-established bus schedules that we have now relied on over time, it takes some effort to determine tips on how to get to La Union by bus. So we did a bit digging (i.e. contacting bus firms). And we efficiently reached PARTAS Transportation Firm and Viron Transit.
‼️ IMPORTANT! Nowadays, route availability and timings change incessantly and shortly. Earlier than your journey, contact the bus firms straight for the newest updates and insurance policies at 0917 819 3909 (Partas) or 0932 364 1487 (Viron Transit) or message PARTAS’s official FB web page.
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As of: 16 Might 2022
PARTAS operates a number of bus routes to the north, principally within the Ilocos Area and Abra. Of their newest timetable (as of this writing), La Union is nowhere to be discovered. However it turned out that they nonetheless do ferry passengers to La Union through their different routes.
We lately known as and messaged PARTAS to learn how to get to La Union. They usually advised us the next:
- Ilocos- or Abra-bound PARTAS buses coming from CUBAO Terminal can drop off passengers in San Fernando Metropolis, La Union. These embrace P2P buses.
- It’s essential inform the motive force that you just’re alighting in La Union. In any other case, they are going to skip the terminal. We had been advised they solely make a cease in La Union if and provided that there’s a passenger getting off there.
- PARTAS doesn’t make a cease in San Juan (Urbiztondo). The closest is San Fernando Metropolis. They’re solely allowed to drop off passengers at their terminal. However since their Sebay Station (San Juan) is briefly non-operational, buses can’t cease there. Nonetheless, their official FB web page shared with us that they will drop off passengers within the following La Union cities: Agoo, Bacnotan, Balaoan, Bangar, Bauang, and Damortis. (See picture beneath.)
We aren’t positive whether or not or not buses from the Pasay Terminal additionally drop off passengers in La Union. However their Fb web page particularly indicated “FROM CUBAO ONLY.”
Beneath are the timetables and fares for PARTAS Buses that may make a cease in San Fernando, La Union.
Cubao to Abra P2P
Fare: P800
Cubao to Laoag P2P
Fare: P960
Cubao to Vigan P2P
Fare: P800
Cubao to Candon
Fare: P800
Cubao to Sta. Cruz
Fare: P800
Cubao to Narvacan
Fare: P800
Cubao to Cabugao
Fare: P960
As of: 16 Might 2022
Viron Transit has not printed any up to date schedule on their official Fb web page, so we known as their terminals by cellphone. Right here’s what they shared to this point:
- Viron’s La Union buses terminate at their San Fernando Terminal. In case your vacation spot is San Juan, switch to a jeepney or a tricycle from there.
- Alternatively, you might journey a Viron bus sure for Ilocos and Abra, which may drop you off in cities north of San Fernando (together with San Juan), however you’ll must pay the complete fare for that route.
Sampaloc to San Fernando
Fare: PhP 505
Sampaloc to Vigan
Fare: PhP 700
Sampaloc to Abra
Fare: PhP 750
Cubao to San Fernando
Once I known as, they confirmed that they do function journeys to San Fernando Metropolis from their Cubao Terminal too, scheduled at 10:00 pm.
I want I had extra particulars to share however that’s all I used to be in a position to get for now.
You may strive calling them via the numbers beneath or e mail virontransit@gmail.com.
When you’re in San Fernando, the subsequent step is to get to San Juan. Whether or not your last vacation spot is Urbiztondo Seashore or San Juan City Correct, you could have two foremost choices:
- BY JEEPNEY. Fare: round P15.
- BY TRICYCLE. Fare: P100 (particular journey)
From San Fernando Metropolis Heart, journey time is round quarter-hour to Urbiztondo and 20-25 minutes to San Juan City Correct (longer if jeepney due to the stops).
In case you want to discover most of La Union, the city of San Juan and town of San Fernando are one of the best areas on your base. Each are situated on the middle of the province. From both, you possibly can simply attain many of the points of interest listed above.
We stayed at Urbiz Backyard, a beachfront bed-and-breakfast in Urbiztondo, San Juan. I all the time keep right here due to its location, between the freeway and the seaside.
However should you’d relatively keep at a resort, hostel or resort, listed here are a number of the prime properties that may be booked through Agoda.
