How to Get from Banaue to Quezon City
Travel from Banaue to Quezon City by bus or private transfer: about $17 to $18 by bus, from about 8 hours 30 minutes. Plan your trip from the rice terraces.
Last updated: November 5, 2026
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Leaving the emerald terraces of the Cordilleras for the sprawl of Metro Manila takes you from the ancient to the modern. The road down from Ifugao winds past ridges and misty peaks before it levels out onto the plains of Central Luzon. After days of hiking, it is a long haul back to the capital.
Quezon City, the largest city in the metropolitan area, is a main gateway for travelers returning from the rice terraces. Whether you are heading back to a flight or on to the next stop of your trip, buses make the journey, and an overnight departure lets you sleep through the winding mountain section.
Banaue to Quezon City by Bus
Ohayami Trans runs an air-conditioned 2x2 coach from Banaue to Manila at 18:00 for PHP 860. Its Manila terminal is in Sampaloc, at Fajardo Street corner Lacson Avenue.[1] Coda Lines also runs buses between Manila and Banaue.[2]
On booking platforms, buses from Banaue to Quezon City take from about 8 hours 30 minutes, longer with traffic and weather, and tickets cost about $17 to $18 (November 2026).[3]
Banaue to Quezon City by Private Transfer
In a group, or with heavy luggage, a private vehicle offers door-to-door service and the freedom to stop for photos and snacks. It costs far more than the bus, but the price per person falls as you share it.
On booking platforms, private cars from Banaue to Metro Manila start at about $320 for up to three passengers (November 2026) and take from about 10 hours. A 9-seat van from the wider Ifugao area starts at about $200 and takes from about 8 hours.[3]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Fare | Duration |
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| Bus | About $17 to $18[3] | From about 8h 30m |
| Private car | From about $320[3] | From about 10h |
| Private van (9 seats, from Ifugao) | From about $200[3] | From about 8h |
Tips for Traveling from Banaue to Quezon City
- Prepare for the cold: Even when Manila is hot, the air conditioning on Philippine night buses is freezing. Bring a thick sweater or a light blanket.
- Book in advance: Buses from Banaue can sell out days ahead on weekends and holidays such as Holy Week.
- Motion sickness: The first hours of the drive are full of sharp curves and switchbacks. If you are prone to motion sickness, take medication before boarding.
- Arrival logistics: Night buses reach Metro Manila very early in the morning. Have your onward transport or hotel address ready.
- Snacks and water: Buses stop along the way, but your own water and light snacks help on the long stretches.
Timetable
| Bus Banaue - Manila $ 15.99 10h | |
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| Taxi Banaue - Manila $ 317.27–352.46 10h | |
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| Bus Banaue - Quezon City $ 16.56–18.05 8h 30m | |
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| Taxi Ifugao - Manila $ 199.75–208.41 8h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Banaue to Quezon City, including current prices and schedules.
The bus. Ohayami Trans charges PHP 860 for its Banaue to Manila coach, and booking platforms list tickets at about $17 to $18 (November 2026).
The bus and the 9-seat private van are the quickest options, from about 8 hours 30 minutes and from about 8 hours.
From about 8 hours 30 minutes by bus and from about 10 hours by private car. Road and weather conditions in the mountains can add time.
Ohayami Trans and Coda Lines both run buses between Banaue and Manila.
Ohayami Trans arrives at its Manila terminal in Sampaloc. From there, taxis and ride-hailing apps reach Quezon City, and the Cubao area has MRT-3 and LRT-2 stations.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Ohayami Trans: Ohayami | Travel Easy to Banaue. Retrieved November 5, 2026.
- [2] Coda Lines: Coda Lines. Retrieved November 3, 2026.
- [3] 12Go: 12Go timetable Banaue to Quezon City. Retrieved November 5, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.