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Ohayami Trans: Bus from Manila to Banaue, Ifugao

July 29, 2015 by Josiah 4 Comments
  • Advance Booking
  • Travel from Manila to Banaue
  • Banaue Ordeal
  • Contact Information
  • Fare/Price
  • Schedule
  • Bus Stations
  • Additional Notes

Advance Booking

Booking the bus from Manila to Banaue, Ifugao was one of the challenges in our trip for Batad-Hungduan-Banaue since we were booking on a long weekend. Very challenging that it went to a point that we almost backed out of the whole trip. Thankfully, with a lot of adjustments and persistence we were able to proceed with the trip.

We found out that Ohayami Trans had an e-mail booking last June 6, 2015. So we decided to try the e-mail booking and when they replied we will be able to transfer the amount immediately to their bank account. Unfortunately, they replied with this.

Screenshot from 2015-07-29 13:26:41Since the option to do e-mail booking is no longer available, we decided right away that we would visit their station the next day and book directly with Ohayami Trans in Sampaloc, Manila for the night of June 11, 2015. This is what was written in their ticketing office when we arrived.

Ohayami Trans: Fully Booked

NOOOO!!! But not yet. I really want us to go. I asked the lady on the other side of the counter if we could book going to Lagawe, then we will just ride a jeep from Lagawe to Banaue. I’ve done it before, I could do it again. And she answered “Sorry, fully booked na rin po kami papuntang Lagawe.” (Sorry, we are also fully booked going to Lagawe.) This is what we get from being tardy with advance booking of a bus that is scheduled to leave on a long weekend. (June 12 is Independence Day here in the Philippines.)

NOOOO!!! I travelled from Palawan to Manila just to do this trip again and I could not go because the buses are fully booked. I called my brother and told him of the unfortunate situation. We also presented alternative places that we can go to, but none of them were appealing to the traveler in us. We were too focused in going to Banaue and visiting the Rice Terraces that alternatives were no longer a choice.

I asked my brother that night at home if he was open to the idea if we move our trip from June 11-15 to June 12-16. He thought about it, eventually he agreed that we could travel on those dates, he just needs to adjust his office schedule. And we had to rebook some flights going back.

Yes, it was expensive to rebook the flights. But this is a planned trip that involves us blocking our busy schedule and paying for flights. We have invested time and effort for this trip. It would definitely be more expensive if we did not push thru. Rebooking of flights and adjusting our schedule is way more cheaper than for us to go back to our respective places and plan the whole trip again.

Posted in: Banaue, Ifugao Tagged: Banaue, Batad-Hungduan-Banaue June 2015, Bus, Ifugao, Manila City, Metro Manila, Ohayami Trans, Sampaloc, transit, Transportation

Cherry Bus: Night bus from El Nido to Puerto Princesa, Palawan

June 30, 2015 by Josiah 18 Comments
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What happened before?

Last year (2014), I had a flight departure at 7:20 AM from Puerto Princesa to Manila. My plan was simple, ride the RORO Night Bus from El Nido that leaves at 10PM. Arrive at Puerto Princesa at 3AM and wait for the check-in time at the airport at 5:20 AM. Fly at 7:20 AM. Simple plan but the small details were the ones that made that night miserable.

Cherry Bus: Night bus from El Nido to Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Inside Cherry Bus

Here’s what really happened. I rode the bus. The bus arrives at Puerto Princesa around 3AM. Tricycle drivers fought for my attention. Rode an overpriced tricycle ride to Chowking. Spent the remaining time drinking coffee because I was alone in a public place and I am afraid that my bags would be stolen. 5AM rode a tricycle to the airport. Check-in for my flight. Went on a coffee drinking spree again at the predeparture area for me not to sleep so I would not miss my boarding announcement. Personally experienced that coffee is a diuretic 30,000 feet above sea level.

I told myself that I would never ride the night bus again, unless I really need to.

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What happened with Cherry Bus?

Last June 6, I had a flight from Puerto Princesa with the same departure time, 7:20 AM. And since I was really enjoying my time with friends I decided to just catch the night bus of Cherry Bus which leaves at 9PM and do what I did again. The benefit of having quality time with your friends really outweighs the risk of taking in liquids that enhances the movement of body fluids. Right? Right?

My mind was ready and I was hoping my bladder was ready too.

Posted in: El Nido, Palawan, Puerto Princesa, Palawan Tagged: Bus, Cherry Bus, El Nido to Puerto Princesa, El Nido, Palawan, Night, Night Travel, Palawan, Passenger, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Transportation, Travel

Super Five: Bus to Iligan City, Laguindingan Airport and Cagayan de Oro (CDO)

June 6, 2014 by Josiah 12 Comments

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, Misamis Oriental.

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

  • Leg room
  • Seat Incline
  • Iligan City Terminal
  • Cagayan de Oro Terminal
Posted in: Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Iligan City Tagged: Bus, Cagayan de Oro, Higer, Iligan City, Joylong, Lanao del Norte, Shuttle Van, Super 5, Super Five, transit, Van

How to get to Sagada, Mountain Province

September 12, 2012 by Josiah 12 Comments

There are three ways to get to Sagada, Mountain Province

  1. Manila – Baguio – Sagada
  2. Manila – Banaue – Bontoc – Sagada
  3. Cubao – Bontoc – Sagada

Toploading from Banaue to Sagada

Manila – Baguio – Sagada

1. From Manila ride a bus going to Baguio, Benguet. Fare is 445 Pesos/person and Travel Time is approximately 6 hours. Victory Liner Buses at Cubao leaves every hour 24/7 to Baguio. Schedule can be found here.

2. From Victory Liner Baguio ride a Taxi to Dangwa Terminal. Say to the Taxi driver that you are going to Sagada, just in case the terminal is moved. Travel Time is approximately 10 minutes, fare is around 80 Pesos/taxi.

3. At the Dangwa Terminal ride a bus going to Sagada. Schedule and prices can be found here.

Bus from Baguio to Sagada

Summary:

  • Total Fare is 745 Pesos/person if you’re travelling alone.
  • Total Travel Time is 12 hours 10 minutes, no waiting time included.

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Manila – Banaue – Bontoc – Sagada

1. Ride a Ohayami Bus going to Banaue, Ifugao. Travel Time, Fare and Schedule can be found here.

Posted in: Sagada, Mountain Province Tagged: Banaue, Bontoc, Bus, How to get to Sagada, Mountain Province, Sagada, Mountain Province

Bus Ride from Sagada to Baguio

September 5, 2012 by Josiah 15 Comments
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After picking up my pre-ordered Lemon Pie from Lemon Pie House in Sagada, Mountain Province around 6AM I was hurrying back to my lodge to pick up my stuff and run to the bus station to reach the 7AM trip to Baguio. I’ve heard stories of people unable to ride the bus due to many travellers wanting to go out of Sagada that’s why I went to the bus station early but since I was going down on a Saturday there were only a few people.

Bus from Sagada to Baguio

Bus to Baguio at Sagada

The Lizardo Trans Bus started moving at around 7:15 AM and I loved the view of the clouds being lower than us.

Then it changed to the rice terraces and rivers.

Just before we reached the intersection of the road to Sagada and Halsema Highway

Then after some time the crops turned from rice to mountains of cabbage.

Posted in: Baguio, Benguet, Sagada, Mountain Province Tagged: Baguio, Benguet, Bus, GL Trans, Lizardo Trans, Mountain Province, Public Transportation, Sagada, Mountain Province
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