By train The only journey by train is with the Philippines National Railway which runs for 12 hours from Manila to Naga in Southern Luzon. By Bus Bus fares in the Philippines are low and government controlled. Tickets for regular buses are issued aboard. Reservations by phone are sometimes accepted depending on the bus company and should be made 1 day prior departure. Most destinations are serviced every 30 minutes or hourly.
Passengers can get off the bus at almost any place along the route.
The level of cigarette smoke is often high so non-smokers prefer air conditioning buses. P1.50 for a trip up to 4 km. Taxis Taxis are convenient and cheap. Ask the taxis driver to flag down the meter. If he doesn t, take the next one.