Updated November 17, 2014: Iligan City to Cagayan de Oro fare is now 145 Pesos/person.
Super Five Bus at the quick stop at Laguindingan Intersection
I was born in Iligan City. And ever since our family moved to Manila, I’ve been constantly traveling the route of Iligan City to Cagayan de Oro City (CDO). As far as my memory can remember, I’ve been riding Super Five even when I was still attending school.
So when I came back to Iligan City last May 24 to June 3, 2014 I rode with them again.
Below are 3 short stories of what I experienced on their routes.
- Cagayan de Oro to Iligan City
- Iligan City to Cagayan de Oro
- Iligan City to Laguindingan International Airport (LIA)
- Laguindinan Airport to Iligan/CDO (Notes only)
Additional Notes
On Transit.
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Our family attended a wedding of my cousin at Cagayan de Oro (CDO) and on the next day after the wedding (May 24, 2014) we were on our way to Iligan City.
Upon arrival at Bulua Terminal in CDO, we went straight to Super Five Terminal and paid the 145 Pesos/person fare to Iligan City. Then we rode the bus and waited for only about 5 minutes before the bus started moving.
Below is what happened on our travel.
8:44 AM – Bus Leaves from Bulua Terminal (CDO) to Iligan City
9:22 AM – Quick stop at Laguindingan Intersection to drop/pick up passenger that are going to/from the Airport (CDO).
10:39 AM – Arrival at Iligan City Terminal
Travel Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Fare: 145 Pesos/person
Schedule:
- Interval: 15-20 minutes before the next bus.
- First trip: 4:00 AM (According to the lady at the ticketing booth)
Last trip: See picture below.
Last Trip from Cagayan de Oro to Iligan City.
Best View: On the right side of the bus. Seascapes.
Along with friends from Iligan City, we decided to head to Lorega, Bukidnon to experience mountain weather. To do this we had to go to Cagayan de Oro then ride a bus to Davao and go down at Lorega. We did this trip last May 30, 2014.
From the Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal (IBJT) in Iligan City, I paid 145 Pesos/person for a bus ticket then immediately rode the bus and waited for its departure.
At the Super Five Bus Terminal inside the Integrated Bus and Jeep Terminal (IBJT) in Iligan City. I wish they have a shorter version for IBJT.
Here’s what happened.
3:40 PM – Departure of the bus from Iligan to CDO
5:45 PM – Arrival at CDO
Travel Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Fare: 145 Pesos/person
Schedule: See the photo below. Interval of 15-20 minutes.
Schedule from Iligan City to Cagayan de Oro
Best View: On the left side of the bus. Seascape.
Iligan City to Laguindingan Airport
Since I had to go back to Manila, I needed to get to Laguindingan International Airport (LIA) first my flight to last June 3, 2014.
After paying 145 Pesos/person at the Super Five Ticket Booth in Integrated Bus and Jeep Teminal (IBJT) in Iligan City, I went into the bus to Cagayan de Oro and told the conductor that I was heading to Laguindingan Airport. This is for the conductor to know that I am going down at Laguindingan Intersection and transferring to their shuttle van to the airport.
Laguindingan Intersection
Here’s what happened.
8:41 AM – Departure of the bus to Cagayan de Oro
9:58 AM – Arrival at Laguindingan Intersection. (1 hour 17 minutes travel time)
Went down the bus and transferred to Super Five Shuttle (Joylong Vans) from Laguindingan Intersection to the Airport (LIA). Paid the 50 Pesos/person fare from the intersection to the airport.
10:02 AM – Departure of Shuttle to Laguindingan Airport
10:08 AM – Arrival at Laguindingan Airport (6 minutes travel time)
Travel Time & Fare
| Travel Time | Fare | Description |
| 1 hour, 17 minutes | 145 Pesos/person | Iligan City to Laguindingan Intersection (Bus) |
| 6 minutes | 50 Pesos/person | Intersection to Laguindingan Airport (Shuttle Van) |
| 1 hour, 23 minutes | 195 Pesos/person | TOTAL |
Note
- Same prices and same procedure but different travel times if you’re coming from CDO.
- The shuttle vans will immediately leave when all passengers have transferred to the van.
- They will leave even if you are the only one inside the van.
- Priority is given to passengers of Super Five Bus.
Shuttle Vans at Laguindingan Intersection
Inside the shuttle vans of Super Five.
Super Five Shuttle Van when they dropped us off at Laguindingan Airport
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Laguindingan Airport to Iligan/CDO
When you exit Laguindingan Airport, look for the Shuttle Vans of Super Five. Once the van is filled or passengers from your flight has already boarded the van they will leave to Laguindingan Intersection. Fare is 50 Pesos/person. Travel Time is 5-7 minutes.
From Laguindingan Intersection, wait for a bus of to pass by. There are chairs there so you can sit while waiting. There’s also a store there. Bus interval of arrival on both routes is around 15-20 minutes.
Laguindingan Intersection to Cagayan de Oro (CDO)
- Estimated Travel Time: 40 minutes
- Fare: 145 Pesos/person*
- Total Fare: 195 Pesos/person = 50 Pesos/person (Shuttle Van) + 145 Pesos/person (Bus)
Laguindingan Intersection to Iligan City
- Estimated Travel Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Fare: 145 pesos/person*
- Total Fare: 195 Pesos/person = 50 Pesos/person (Shuttle Van) + 145 Pesos/person (Bus)
* Thanks to PinayTravelista.com for providing the info when I asked her.
Sorry for the lack of detail. We were fetched by my uncle from Laguindingan Airport when we arrived so I was not able to get the details. Still I am thankful for my uncle to have given the time and effort to fetch us from Laguindingan Airport to CDO. 37 minutes travel time by Private Vehicle.
Additional Notes
I stand 5 feet and 11 inches, that’s why leg room is very important to me. And I am happy to say that I had a comfortable leg room when I rode the buses of Super Five.
Good legroom inside the bus.
Since I was placed at the back of the shuttle van. I could still put my knees in front of me side by side but there’s almost no extra room when I do that. I’m still okay with it. It was just a 6 minute van ride.
During travels I do not like my seat to be inclined, I want it to be straight up. That’s why I was very particular on one of their bus’ seats. One bus had a minimum seat inclination of about 80 degrees and it could not get to around 87 to 90 degrees therefore it was weird for me. Still it was a good ride, I just slept along the way.
The bus seats that I did not like the minimum seat inclination.
The bus that I liked the minimum seat inclination.
- The name of the terminal in Iligan City where you can find Super Five buses bound to CDO is Iligan City Northbound Integrated Bus and Jeepn Terminal (IBJT).
- When going to Iligan City Northbound Bus Terminal from Iligan City Town Proper never ever use the name of the terminal as it is not commonly used. Just use the term “Terminal to CDO” so everyone could understand you.
- From the Town Proper of Iligan City ride a jeepney with a sign of Tambo Gerona and tell the driver that you are heading to the Terminal to CDO. Most of the time these jeepneys also has a sign of “Terminal”. Fare is 7.50 Pesos/person. Travel Time is around 10 minutes.
- If you’re heading to the town proper of Iligan City, on the exit gate of the Terminal ask around which of the jeepneys are heading to “Siyudad” and ride the jeepney they will be pointing. Fare is 7.50 Pesos/person. Travel Time is around 10 minutes.
- The terminal has stores where you can eat or have snacks.
- The terminal in Cagayan de Oro where you can find buses bound Iligan City is located at the Westbound Integrated Bus and Jeep Terminal in Bulua. Therefore, it is commonly known as Bulua Terminal.
- If you’re heading to the Eastbound Terminal of CDO or popularly known as Agora Terminal, you can ride a jeepney for 13 Pesos/person. Travel Time is ???.
Agora Terminal hosts the buses heading to Davao, Bukidnon, - Sorry again for the lack of detail, we rode a taxi from Bulua to Agora. Travel Time was 40 minutes and taxi meter was 180 Pesos but we encountered bad traffic.
On our way going back from Agora to Bulua Terminal it was minimal traffic. Travel Time was 18 minutes and Taxi Meter was 107 Pesos. - There are stores in Bulua Terminal where you can buy and eat some snacks.
Update Logs
| November 11, 2014 | Iligan City to Cagayan de Oro fare price increase from 85 Pesos/person to 145 Pesos/person. |
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Thanks for posting these nice pictures of buses and modern terminals. We have come a long way to comfortable and safe travel. However, this is a long battle towards sustaining our gains. What good will it be if passengers don’t take care of those nice seats, if government will not provide good roads, if people continue with their old sloppy ways? Hope we all wake up to preserve these gains for this and the future generations. Thanks for posting these, they make us proud as a people.
Planning my itinerary for Camiguin and Iligan. Thanks for this detailed post! 🙂
You’re welcome Patricia. Enjoy your travel to Iligan and Camiguin. 🙂
Gud.eve po…tanong lang po if meron po ba kayung byahe from Iligan City to Davao City? And how much po yung fare, may I ask? Thx po!
Good morning Daisyfil. Hindi ko pa po nasusubukan ang Iligan City – Davao na route. No idea rin po kung may direct po na bus na ganon.
Pwede niyo po gawin Davao – CDO – Iligan City.
First thank you for your well done site! You have answered many questions I had in mind about added fees and transportation,and some of the foods, and customs, thanks
I am bringing a motorized wheelchair, any suggestions for the ride to iligan city?
Hi Don, I’m not sure on how to bring motorized wheelchair in Iligan City but I think you have a higher chance with the vans since they can fold the chairs to accommodate the wheelchair.
ang galing kapwa iliganon ka pala! sana magkatagpo yung mga lakad naten or invite me if you have upcoming events. thank you!
– sana makapag-blog din ako ng mga adventures ko just like you. keep it up!
Thank for the visit to my blog Deralph! Keep on traveling! And I hope makapag-start ka rin ng blog mo. 🙂
Thanks for this Josiah. It really helps a lot. You answered many questions and it really helps for someone like me who’s wondering ride from Laguindingan Airport to Iligan City. I was wondering if you have any idea from Cagayan Port to Bulua Terminal?
Hi Kim, you’re welcome. I’m glad that my blog is helping you on your plans. I’m not really sure how to get to Cagayan Port to Bulua Terminal. Usually, we just take the taxi. No idea on how to get there via public jeepneys.
Hi! i would like to ask if same schedule parin ba ang operating hours ng bus from cagayan to iligan and vice versa? planning to visit cagayan on Nov.7 at 6pm ETA from airasia. i am worried if there’s still a bus going to iligan. Thank you!