Clark Airport (CRK), or the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA), in Clark Freeport, Pampanga has become a major gateway for several international low cost carriers such as Air Asia (Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu), SEAIR (Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok), and Cebu Pacific (Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Macau and Cebu).SEAIR also flies from Clark to Boracay (it's the only airline that flies direct to Caticlan from Clark).
There are flights to Incheon, Korea and onwards to the United States with Asiana. While Spirit of Manila will soon be flying to/from Southeast Asia (Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur), East Asia (Taipei, Kaohsiung, Osaka, Hong Kong and Macau), the Middle East (Kuwait, Bahrain, Doha, and Dubai) and the Pacific Islands (Palau).
It's less stressful flying to/from DMIA since there are not that many passengers yet. The problem is the airport is at least an hour away from Metro Manila. So how does one get to/from the Clark Airport to the various tourist destinations?
Taxis from the airport can take you to Greater Clark (Clark Freeport, Angeles City and Mabalacat). But they're not cheap. Clark is a destination in itself, a culinary center and home to several golf courses, casinos and leisure estates. It's also a jump-off point for the Mount Pinatubo trek and the Mount Pinatubo Sky Tour. Also check out the Puning Hot Spring and El Kabayo. Plus there are a lot of hotels in Clark Freeport, Don Juico Avenue and Fields Avenue among many other areas. You'll never run out of things to do in Clark Freeport and Pampanga.
To/from Metro Manila, Philtranco has direct buses to the Clark Airport that leaves SM Megamall five times a day (2:30am, 7am, 11:30am, 1pm and 3pm). You can also catch the bus from their Pasay and Cubao stations. To/from Pasay, the fare is PHP350, and to/from SM Megamall and Cubao, the fare is PHP300 (schedule and fares at time of posting).
To/from South Luzon, from the Philtranco stations in Pasay and Cubao, you can switch buses to destinations in South Luzon, Bicol (Daet, Naga, Legazpi, Tabaco and Donsol), and even to the Visayas (Samar, Leyte and Panay) and Mindanao (Davao). Daet has a surfing beach, Tabaco has ferry services to Catanduanes, another popular surfing area, while Donsol is where you can swim with the whale sharks from November to May.
To/from North Luzon, you can now hop on a bus from the Clark Airport direct to various destinations in North Philippines. Partas has regular aircon and VIP buses to Ilocos (Laoag and Vigan) and Abra. If you plan to go surfing in La Union or Pagudpud, or explore Vigan, you can take these buses. If you want to go to Baguio, Partas drops off passengers at the Sison, Pangasinan station of Victory Liner. Partas VIP buses from the Clark Airport to Laoag cost PHP600 and to Vigan cost PHP484.
Genesis buses take passengers to Baguio City and Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija as well. From Cabanatuan, you could find buses to Cagayan Valley and onward buses to Ifugao (Banaue). You can also get buses to the rest of the Cordilleras (Banaue and Sagada) from Baguio City.
Update (03/10/2010): Clark Airport/DMIA claims to have a 24-hour direct air-conditioned jeepney/shuttle services to/from the Dau Bus Station and SM City Clark. It's Php45 for the Dau Bus Station, and Php30 from SM City Clark. But it seems many people say they did not see any.
In case you miss any of these buses, you can always take a cab to the nearby Dau Bus Station where buses to various destinations in North Philippines and Metro Manila (Pasay, Cubao, Sampaloc and Caloocan) depart from. Sampaloc in Manila is the station closest to Malate where most of the budget hotels and backpackers accommodation can be found. In Cubao or Pasay, you could switch buses for other destinations north or south of Metro Manila.
If you are bringing a car, you can park at the Clark Airport and catch your flight. Overnight parking is PHP90 for every 24 hours, and PHP30 for the daily rate.
Philtanco schedule to/from Clark is Pasay-Clark 06:30, 07:00, 11:30, 14:30 (except Thursday) Php350; SM Megamall-Clark 07:00, 07:30, 12:00, 15:00 (except Thursday) Php300; Clark-Cubao/Megamall/Pasay 12:00, 13:00, 16:30, 20:30 (except Thursday). Philtranco numbers are (02) 8518077 to 79; (0918) 2288831; (0928) 4768203; or (0920) 7981422.
There is now a free shuttle bus service for AirAisa guests from Clark Airport to Marquee Mall and vice versa. Buses leave Marquee Mall at 09:00, 10:20, 13:00, 15:00, 16:30 and 19:00 arriving in Clark Airport after 20 to 30 minutes. Buses leave Clark Airport for Marquee Mall at 10:00, 11:00, 14:30, 16:00 and 17:40. Another free shuttle is for Dau Bus Station, leaving Clark Airport at 21:20. For more information, contact Victory Liner at +63(2) 5597735 or info@victoryliner.com.
Update (03/01/2013): Trinoma now has the Clark Airport Lounge. Buses leave for Clark at 03:30, 08:00 and 14:45; and leave Clark Airport for Trinoma at 07:00, 12:00 and 18:30.
is the philtranco schedule you posted from clark or from megamall?
ReplyDeleteFrom SM Megamall
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteFirst off, great blog! I found this to be very informative in planning my trip to Manila early next month.
This is a little out of topic, but I have a question... what would you recommend someone to do if they had just one day to explore Manila?
I am arriving in Manila on the 5th and staying til the 8th when I will leave for Boracay, but realistically I only have 1 full day for touring Makati City (where I will be staying)/Manila as I arrive @ Clark airport evening of the 5th and doing a full day trek to Pinatubo on the 7th.
Appreciate any input you can give! :-))
How long is it from Pasay or Cubao to DMIA?
ReplyDelete@TravelBugMe, take a walking tour of Intramuros or Binondo. There are two great guides! Check out www.oldmanilawalks.com
ReplyDelete@Leigh, depending on traffic, Cubao maybe two hours, Pasay maybe three.
Thanks Ivan - the link you gave looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhere is the Partas (DMIA-bound) bus terminal in Cubao? Detailed please; Cubao is fairly messy.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure. I suggest you take the Philtranco bus instead since they're the most reliable being the first to do that service.
ReplyDeleteA person needs to plan on at least 2-3 hours to arrive in Manila. To go to Baguio is about 6-7 and San Fernando is five hours. There is an expressway to Manila, however going north towards Baguio or San Fernando you will not go faster than 25 mile per hour.
ReplyDeleteThey want 350 for a Taxi to anywhere inside Angeles, while hte price of the same taxi in Manila would be 150 Pesos.
my friend needs to urgently get back to Ilocos Sur but flights to Laoag are full.May I check the bus/taxi journey from Clark airport is how long & what bus is recommended. Or should she fly to Tuguegarao instead (will it be far by land to Ilocos Sur?) Thanks in advance for your help
ReplyDeleteAren't there direct flights to Vigan? Tuguegarao is maybe 5 hours away.
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately not from Manila Airport or Clark airport.She's flying from Singapore.How far is Clark airport to Vigan City,can a taxi be arranged? Thanks
Inter-island flies Manila-Vigan. From Clark, it's 9 to 10 hours. A taxi will be too expensive. You can take the Partas De Luxe buses instead.
ReplyDeleteTks for your advice.I'm helping her to arrange her travel as she is grieving.She'll only be able to depart on 19/8 & Inter-island does not fly on Wed :( appreciate your advice how best to go about this.kindly email me at rachellelim@yahoo.com.sg. Thanks much
ReplyDeleteHi there Ivan. I would like to know if I can make it to my 11:45 flight if I take a 7am bus from cubao to clark? I will be taking Partas since it will be easier for me plus they also go inside DMIA (just like Philtranco). I appreciate any help since we will be leaving for Malaysia on Sept. 12. Thanks a lot!
ReplyDeleteDepends on traffic. If weekend, yes. Weekday, since you have four hours to get there, yes unless something bad happens. Counters close exactly 45 minutes before departure.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know if it's safe to leave your car at the airport parking for a couple days?
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I are flying to Kota Kinabalu for a couple days. Does anyone know if its safe to leave one's car at the airport parking for a couple days?
ReplyDeleteI left my car for 8 nights. It's relatively safe since they have a security guard.
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteI am going to philipines via clark through airasia and arrived 1115am on Tuesday 29 Oct. After that I got to catch a plane at Terminal 3 Manila at 1715pm to go to Davao using Cebu Pasific. Do you think if i go by Philtranco bus provided by Airasia at Clark it will be enough time for me to go to Terminal 3? Or should i take the airport taxi?
Photo finish if ever. I'm not sure about traffic. When you get off at Pasay, you still have to take a cab to airport.
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteThank God that I found your blog. My friends and I plan to go Philiphine next month, 4d3n. Landing at Clark, and we plan to go Manila.
From what I read from your blog, you are quite familiar with Manila, could you give us a guide on where to stay and where to go and how to go?
Btw, from what I heard from those "aunty", the says Manila is quite dangerous to go if you don't have a local people guiding your or u don't have a proper tour guide, is that true?
Very appreciate for your help. Thanks in advance.
Looking forward for your reply.Hope that you could drop me an email. marytingsc@gmail.com
Cheers,
Goolooloo
Not true. Just don't act clueless. You can go around on your own. But I do suggest you try the walking tours of oldmanilawalks.com or celdrantours.blogspot.com. Affordable hotels are in Malate.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your reply Ivan.
ReplyDeleteIs there anything to warn me NOT TO DO before I go there?
Other than the oldmanila any other place that u recommend?
hi! im planning to book a flight with tiger airways going to singapore, if the flight is 3:30pm is it okay to take the 11:30 am bus? and i'll be taking a big luggage bag with me, will there be an additional charge for such? Or is there any bus company with route going to clark airport from pasay or megamall?
ReplyDeleteIf, lets say i'll be asking somebody to drive me from pasay to clark airport, how long will it take? Flight is at 3:30 pm on a weekday.
thank you very much
There's a Philtranco bus from SM Megamall. The 11:30 a.m. bus should be fine. That gives you 3 hours to get to Clark which is usually just 1.5 hours from SM Megamall. So you have another 1.5 hours allowance for traffic.
ReplyDeletehello there ivan.
ReplyDeletemy friend and i are coming from malaysia and will reach clark on 30/9.
just wondering :-
1) where to get cheap halal food if i m to stay in friendly's guesthouse?
2) my flite back to malaysia will be at 11.45am on 2/10 (friday). can i make it on time if i to take a 7.30am bus to clark? or i have to take the 6.30am bus instead?
3) how long will it take to go from malate to central manila? n what's the cheapest but best way to go there?
4) gay clubs can be found mostly in malate right? how to go there from the inn?
5) is there any gay saunas nearby as well?
note: we're on a tight budget. so have to consider all this. huuhhuhu...
appreciate your response asap.
my email address is capricornaman81@yahoo.com
Hugz n Kissez
-cappy-
7:30 a.m. should do it. But if you can go for 6:30 a.m. to be safe, that would be better. Malate is in central Manila. A cab to Intramuros would be best since you might get confused if you try jeeps. But I'm sure the hotel can give you directions to most attractions.
ReplyDeleteHi! Our flight to HK is 730 in the morning in Clark. Aside from Philtranco Bus, what bus can take us to Clark Airport? Thanks.
ReplyDeletethanks for the info.
ReplyDeletewasn't aware before of the convenient bus link between SM Megamall and Clark.
@cristelene, I suggest you stay overnight in Clark if your flight is 7:30 a.m. unless you have a private vehicle that can leave Manila at 4:30 a.m.
ReplyDeleteThere are buses that leave Manila beginning 2 a.m. that pass by Dau. But getting from Dau to the DMIA at 3 a.m. is a problem. Maybe there are taxis but they will charge a lot.
hi ivan! thanks. i just asked my friend to take us to Clark. hassle free.
ReplyDeletegood job =) helping us out with different options. have a great day.
cristelene
hi ivan...thanks for the great info...although your blog was posted months ago, it's still a great help. i just wanted to find out if the schedule in sm megamall are still the same because i tried calling the philtranco hotline but it's really hard to get through.hope you can respond ASAP. thanks!-chelley
ReplyDeletei learned there are philtranco buses plying from the mall to clark. which area is the bus station located in the mall? thx.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if it's still the ADB side. The mall guards should know.
ReplyDeletehi ivan,need ur help please.im flyin from hongkong to clark on the 24/12.i want to know where can i get a bus from clark to north(isabela,tugegarao,nueva viscaya) and how much will it cost me for the fare.thanks in advance and good day.
ReplyDeletehi ivan, great article. i'd like to ask about the parking. is it operated by DMIA (clark airport) therefore in the actual airport area no need to take another ride from parking to the airport?
ReplyDeleteor is it privately-operated not by DMIA? my friends find it convenient to bring a car instead because of the unholy travel hours most airlines have but are also concerned on the security.
It's the airport parking so you get a government receipt. It's right in front of the terminal building. So you just walk.
ReplyDeletehi ivan,
ReplyDeleteur blog is very informative! :)
do u happen to know if philtranco departure schedule from megamall is still the same as u mentioned above? two of which are 1pm & 3pm?
the last time i used their service was last feb, & i will have to go there again tomorrow for my 7pm flight to macau.
thank u so much!
edel
That's as of posting date. But it's best to call them for any changes.
ReplyDeleteHi ivan
ReplyDeleteWe'll be travel to Clark in april this year, going back to visit may wifes family in pangasinan. I've done some looking and found that there is a bus terminal in dau but we just not sure about connections to pangasinan we'll be going to anda near alaminos. my wife think's there should be buses, but it would be good to know in advance. If you could suggest something that would be great. look forward to your response.
Jason & Dency
Yes, I think some of the buses to Bolinao pass by Dau. But before you exit the terminal, ask the buses there if they go to Bolinao since getting to Dau from the airport can be quite expensive.
ReplyDeleteOk thanks mate that Good to know.
ReplyDeletehi there. thanks for all the great and useful information. I have one question that I would need your help with: we are arriving to Clark airport at 11:15 and are heading for puerto galera so we would need to get to batangas port. Would there be any other to arrange this than to go through manila? Thanks a lot!! anna
ReplyDeletethanks for replying to my post on clark airport parking (distance from terminal).
ReplyDeletethanks for replying to my post on clark airport parking distance to terminal and security
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan. I've been to Clark twice (2004 was the last, I think) and have used the Dau exit.
ReplyDeleteWe'll be traveling again to Clark and would it be possible to use the SCTEX. Is it feasible and would it be faster?
Great site by the way.
TIA
Yes, the SCTEX Clark South Exit skips the traffic. It's the first exit towards Subic.
ReplyDeleteIvan,
ReplyDeleteI am trying to get from Clark to Manila (MNL) on a 1pm flight on a Wed. I can't seem to find out when the first bus leaves Clark to Megamall then taxi to airport. Do you know? Philtranco is not answering and their posted schedule doesn't say when buses are leaving Clark in the ealry AM.
Thanks.
WW
your blog is really informative, and thanks for sharing this particular info (how to get to and from clark airport). traveling is made easier because of helpful sites like yours.keep it up!
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteI would like to ask about the jeepney/shuttle services from the Dau Bus Station, do you know which part of the station it is? I will be going back home on March 18,2010 and be back with the same airport.I'm always looking forward to have a cheaper way to go back to the airport.
Your blog site is very very helpful.
God Bless and more power to you.
Jetty
Hello Ivan,
ReplyDeleteThank you for making this wonderful site. I am just wondering. Is there a currency exchange office inside DMIA airport? What time does it open or close? If not, can you tell me where would be the closest one? Keep up the good work. Thank you very much!
I think there should be one at DMIA and it's usually open while there are flights. The closest ones outside DMIA would be those along Fields Avenue.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the respond Ivan. Have a wonderful Holy Week!^_^
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteFirst & foremost, Great Blog!! I found this to be very handy in planning my 9days Philippines holidays in June 2010.
Would appreciate your kind advise on how to travel to Baguio upon our arrival at Clark Apt.
Planned 2nts @ Baguio, 4nts @ Manila and 2nts @ Boracay.
Which countryside excursion is worthwhile partaking in Manila ie. Pagsanjan Falls, Villa Escudero or Taal Volcano/Tagaytay tours. I believe the above mentioned are full-day activity. Probably you could help recommend reliable operators for these tours.
Appreciate any input you can give :o)
Thanks & Hugs
cairelwoo
There are buses to Baguio at the airport. Do check if they require a switch in buses. If they do, you could also try the Dau Bus Station. Ask around for the shuttle.
ReplyDeleteThe day-trips to Taal and Pagsanjan are both good. Just watch out in Pagsanjan since the boatmen can be pushy about tips.
Hi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your response...very informative. Would like to know if the set dinner offered in the Sunset Cruise by Prestige Cruises worthwhile or just partake in the normal cruise without the dinner?
Also, we shall be flying from Boracay to Manila..staying overnite and waking-up early the next day to catch the morning Philtranco bus to Clark at 6.30am. Would you suggest if we stay overnight at Manila or near Clark? Appreciate your advise.
Thanks.
were leaving for malaysia as a group for 5 nights. were seriously considering driving to clark as there are many of us. is it safe to leave the car there at 90 pesos per night( i mean does the airport security endorse this setup?. are thise parking spaces still available as the last post about it was 2009? thanks. i rally need the feedback.
ReplyDeletepeter
Yes, airport owns parking.
ReplyDeletehi ivan, i looked for those jeepney shuttles at Dau Terminal yesterday and didnt find them... i asked but even the vendors didnt know, and suggested i ride the trike to the "sakayan" at Clark Main Gate. do you know where exactly is their station located in Dau Terminal? thanks in advance!
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm asking DMIA to look into it since the managers were confident they existed. I'll update everyone as soon as I have information. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteI personally went to the Terminal at 4:45PM yesterday and saw three (3) AC Shuttle Service jeepneys parked at their designated area, signifying that the service is still functioning and available to passengers of the DMIA.
Re the Dau bus station, I am still waiting for info from the Terminal, and will get back to you when I have it.
Thanks,
Sammy (DMIA)
hi ivan, my flight to hongkong on may 19, 2010 is 7:15am will i make it if i will take a bus in megamall at 2:30am... is there any bus that can directly drop us to DMIA? thanks in advance
ReplyDeleteRegarding your observation that the air conditioned shuttle jeepneys were not available late at night, please be informed of the ff:
ReplyDelete- they are stationed at our terminal at least up to 9:00 pm daily in time for the arrival of Cebu Pacific flight from Singapore. They have tried to stay on til almost midnight to catch the arrival of the Asiana flight but were discouraged when no passengers used their service. And therefore decided to forego that late flight.
We’ve just been there at the Dau Terminal to check on the facility and we’re definitely going to have a waiting lounge/reception area for passengers who would like to take the ac shuttle to DMIA. This will be up a few days from now. The delay has been due to the securing of permits of our accredited transport group to operate at the said terminal.
We hope we have addressed your concern and we’ll keep you posted for updates.
Hi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteI will be visiting Manila on June. I am taking Airasia from DMIA to Kuala Lumpur 11.45am flight. Wondering where should I take bus from and what time from Manila? I will be staying in Sofitel hotel, Pasay.
Thanks a lot :-)
hi ivan,
ReplyDeletehave you tried the 24-hour shuttle from the dau station? i have to be in clark airport by 6am and will be travelling from baguio.
thanks so much.
baguio girl
We have a flight to catch at DMIA at 11a.m. Coming from Baguio, which bus and what are the hours of service available that would bring us to the airport on time. We would like to travel on that same morning if its doable. Thx.
ReplyDeleteNot later than 12 midnight to be safe. You should arrive in Dau at about 5 a.m. Gives you more than enough time to get to the airport.
ReplyDeleteThe new aircon jeepney service is still running, though not 24-hour. It begins at 7am and ends at 8pm currently. The route is DMIA - Dao Bus Terminal and vice versa, with an intermediate pick up/set down at Main Gate Jeepney Terminal (next to 7-11).
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan
ReplyDeleteDoes Philtranco drop its passengers for departure at Clark terminal itself. Need to know so I can plan ahead. Thanks
Yes, just ask if the bus is for the Clark Airport
ReplyDeletehi ivan,
ReplyDeletei would like to ask about the parking rates in the airport if is still the same as you have mentioned in your blog posted 2009? is still 90 php for 24 hours this year or is there any increase?
hope you can help us.
thanks a lot and great blog!
Yes, just parked there last week
ReplyDeletehi ivan, is there a bus going to subic from dau bus terminal and vice versa? how long will it take to reach subic?
ReplyDeleteThere are buses to Olongapo from Dau. That's as far as buses go. You'll have to take a jeep to Subic Bay Freeport from there.
ReplyDeleteIvan,
ReplyDeleteGreat site with excellent info.
Question: What's the easiest way to get from DMIA to San Juan, La Union? Are there buses directly from the airport or would I be better off going to Dau bus terminal?
I am planning to go surfing there. Last time I was there, I took Partas bus from Manila. But this time around, I am planning to fly into Clark.
Thanks in advance for the info.
Hi!Can I ask if there is shuttle bus/vehicle in Dau terminal going to Clark airport...We're arriving in hongKong on November 14, our departure time is 7am, is it ok if we gonna arrive in Dau terminal @ 6am??Thanx in advance!!
ReplyDelete6 a.m. is too late. Just take the Philtranco bus straight to the airport. Counters close exactly 45 minutes before the flight so better to be there at least an hour before
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteI will be taking a 7AM flight to Hong Kong on Sunday. Would you recommend ways how to get to the airport from Subic at about 3-4 o'clock in the morning please. Thank you.
any direct bus from Clark airport to Baguio? Five of us will arrive airport 3.30pm. Do I need to transfer from Sison to Baguio? If we arrive Baguio late, any jeep take five of us to guesthouse?
ReplyDelete1. From Subic, that would be too early in the morning. I'm not sure what the Victory Liner schedule is from Olongapo to Dau. But from Dau, getting to the airport will be a problem as well. Not sure if cabs are available that early. Might be best to sleep in Clark the night before.
ReplyDelete2. No direct buses to Baguio from Clark. Better to switch in Tarlac at Fiesta Terminal. Don't worry about jeeps in Baguio. Metered taxis there are very cheap and will be more convenient for your group.
can you give me a rough estimate on how much would it cost if we bring transpo. gas and toll coming from pasay. thanks
ReplyDeletehow i get to florida casa blanka pampanga if im from cubao or crossings?
ReplyDeletewhats the best route to take? please reply.
im going to leave this coming 9th of October for a family reunion.
you can reach me at banbansnow21@yahoo.com
Thank You!
hi, is it safe to leave my car for 5 days at DMIA? how much rate per day? do i get to have a claim stub or carpass? tnx
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteMy flight will arrive at Clark at around 1 am in the morning. I figure I am better off finding a place to rest for the night before continuing on to La Union for surfing.
What is my best bet for inexpensive and clean accommodation? Would Angeles be a good choice?
Also, where would be a good place to exchange some money (US$)? I think San Juan or the towns nearby may be a little small and I may not get the best rates?
At 1 am, I assume my choice of transport will be pretty limited?
Thanks.
CanEd
Our family of 5 is planning a trip to Puerto Galera. Can anyone help to advise me on how to get from Clark Airport (landing around 11:00 hour) to Batangas Port where I can catch a ferry to Puerto Galera? Is there any direct bus service or inter city coach? Thanks
ReplyDeleteRide a bus to Cubao, then switch buses to Batangas Port. That would take you about 4 to 6 hours.
ReplyDeletehi ivan, ill be arriving in clark around 8pm, from singapore. is there any bus (philtranco bus) going to manila (megamall or pasay) that time? thanks..cause i was told, last trip from clark is only 6pm. TIA
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteHow to get from Manila to Clark for an 11am flight? Is the bus that leaves from Megamall at 7am gonna work?
Thanks a lot in advance!
hi ivan.. may i know how much is the parking fee and its location, we're from manila
ReplyDeleteHello Ivan, great site you have here.
ReplyDeleteI have a flight flying into Clark (CRK) at 3:35 pm and have to be in Manila to fly out at 1:30 am. I'm pretty sure I've left myself enough time, but I was hoping you could suggest the most effective and affordable way to get to Manila from CRK?
Take the buses at the Clark Airport itself. Nothing more convenient and cheaper than that
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan!
ReplyDeleteMy family and I, who are based in Manila, are catching a flight to Singapore on Christmas Day and we were quite apprehensive about leaving our vehicle at the airport's parking lot for around 4 days. After reading your response to queries similar to ours, we have come to understand however that it is quite safe to park and fly after all. We are not familiar with DMIA and we are truly grateful for your helping people like us through this site. Happy Holidays!
How long will it take to get to clark airport from dau bus terminal? Is there a transport terminal at dau where I can get transport that can get me to clark and vice versa and is it really 24 hrs.?
ReplyDeleteThank you sir Ivan for the blog... very informative and this would help me for sure...
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan, we're leaving for KL on the 24th. How much are the fees that we have to pay like terminal fee and airport tax?
ReplyDeleteAlso, we intend to bring our car, is their parking the same as that in NAIA3, where it is usually full? What time should we be in the airport to make sure that we can get a parking slot also how much do we pay for 4 days and what documents do we need to prepare? Thanks a lot for your help!
Is there a transport terminal at Dau where I can take to get me to Clark Airport? Where can I see it? I'll be taking bus from LaUnion to Dau going to Clark Airport, how much will it costs me? I heard from a friend that they charged each passenger P100, but if you're not willing to wait for other passengers, you can pay for the other seats, which costs P400, is this true?
ReplyDeletehi, i was wondering if how to go out from clark airport with affordable budget?, i mean, usually taxi ask for more higher rates even until main gate only. my arrival at DMIA is 1115am, will i possible can find a jeepney or bus at arrival terminal which is not cost me a lot?
ReplyDeletewould like to ask too, if it's safe to walk from arrival terminal up to exit gate since it's looks like 300 meters away(5 minutes) walk..(to save more).. hehe...as when reach the exit gate of the airport can wait for public jeepneys which can bring me up to main gate with a very low and fix rates..
apprecaite your reply,
thank u for this very informative blog, may i know what is time schedule of the bus leaving from clark philtranco terminal going to pasay city, and cubao. thank you, im looking forward for ur reply.
ReplyDeleteHi there! I am thankful that I found you blog. I'll be arriving at Clark from China at midnight. Is it okay to ride the shuttle to Dau Bus terminal and from there get a bus to manila? Thanks, I wanted to avoid staying in Clark for the night kase. Thanks thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure of the schedule but there should be buses outside the airport. If not, you will have to take a taxi to the Dau Terminal
ReplyDeletethanks for the blog, hope we can travel safely to DMIA on the 28th of August..will take your advice re: dau terminal..
ReplyDelete-lexi
What hotel can you recommend near DMIA? This is my first time to travel outside Philippines using DMIA. Thanks Ivan and God Bless :)
ReplyDelete-norman-
Ivan, How to go to University of the Philippines, Diliman from Clark Airport?
ReplyDeleteUP Clark is very close to the airport. Only way to get there is by walking. Unless you can get a cab to bring you there (hopefully they don't charge you much)
ReplyDelete@Norman, depends on your budget. There are lots of hotels to choose from
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteWhat bus will take me to the Bataan area, in particular past Orion and onward to Mariveles from the airport? Information about that is rather scarce online, and I think Genesis goes that way, so I'm hoping you or someone else here could point me in the right direction.
Thanks!
Hi from Spain !
ReplyDeleteI am new to Manila, and I will be taking the Tigerairways flight from Clark to Bangkok at 12.35pm.
Do you have updated schedules for the Philtranco bus?
And what is my closest station if staying in Makati (cubao, Pasay or SM Megamall?)
Where does de bus start? SM Megamall?
Thanks...
Best to take the Philtranco bus from SM Megamall if you are coming from Makati. Pasay is also close to Makati but further south
ReplyDeletehi, ivan.
ReplyDeletegreat blog! very helpful information here. thank you. =)
would like to check if the philtranco bus to clark is still operating in megamall? where exactly? same schedule?
thank you in advance for your help. =)
joanne rico
HiIvan, great job! So clear info, thanks!
ReplyDeleteCould u advise me, we arrive at midnight to Clark airport with tigers, is there a night bus to NAIA? We need to catch a morning flight from Manila.
tnks
Hi guys! I haven't been to DMIA in a while. I'll have to check the latest bus schedules. I'll keep everyone posted. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIvan hi, what's the affordable and wonderful hotel where me and my fiancé will stay? :) would love to enjoy romantic times with him...any recommendations?I'm so happy to have read ur blog...he will be arriving in Manila at 1pm from the airport which is convenient for him to come to Clark?does he have to go to SM megamall for it?
ReplyDeleteMy flight will be tomorrow as well but it's direct to Clark, so by 6pm or so I'll be there, how many hours will it take him from Manila to Clark?will he have the time to proceed to the hotel and travel to the airport?please do advise?it's so important, thnx
Confused whether I should bring a car or take the bus going to Clark from Makati. I just dont know how safe it is. Anyone?
ReplyDeleteThey're both safe. I've done both. It all depends on your budget
ReplyDeleteWhat are the requirements that is needed to overnight parking? Do you need to tell those in charge that you be parking overnight for and for how many days?
ReplyDeleteIf I will be having overnight parking for 4 days , do I need to talk to the personnel in the parking area or I just park my car?
ReplyDeleteWill I inform them that I will park my car for 4 days?What do I need to present them?
ReplyDeleteYou will need to inform the guard at the gate that you will be leaving your car. They will direct you to the payment booth where you have to prepay your parking fees (Php90 for every 24 hours). You will be asked to show a copy of the car registration. Then you return to the parking area and show your receipt to the guard who will lead you to the secured overnight parking area. When you return, you will have to show the same receipt to the guard to claim your car. You may also be asked to pay the day fee of Php30 if you leave beyond the paid 24 hours on the day you return.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ivan for the information, is the car registration xerox copy only?
ReplyDeleteYes, that's fine
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan, are there any cheap accommodations (1k-2K) near DMIA? I am thinking of getting a cheap accommodation near DMIA before our 12NN flight for SG.
ReplyDeletehi ivan,
ReplyDeletethank you for your very informative blog. we are arriving in Clark at 1am on a Monday and wondering if we can get a cab at that time to manila or even as far as Angeles Pampanga. we had no choice in the booking as a friend has to meet someone in manila Monday morning. hope you can let us know as we cannot change our flight details anymore. thank you again!
Yeah, I'm sure you could. But they're not cheap. The Clark area does not have metered taxis. So the ones there charge quite a lot
ReplyDeleteHi! are there any buses near the clark airport going to Baguio city? Need your helpful info please.. thanks..
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteThanks Ivan for the information,
i will arrive in Clark at 20.30 pm.Can i take the bus to Manila?Thank you.
Hi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the useful info.
Just a quick question tough, are the bus schedules still the same? (Philtranco from SM Megamall to Clark to be exact).
Thanks and good day.
I would think so. Best to call Philtranco to be sure
ReplyDeletehi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteits usefull blogs and information. and thanks God I found it...
on august 2012, I have plan going to manila by air asia and landed at clark, acctually its my first time going to manila and I need u'r suggest, where and how that I can have a savely trip on manila ( a cheap hotel, and acomodation).
I wanna to know too where and how I can found the great place for garmen shoping with cheap prices, and of course another places that have a great and must be visit when we going to manila.
thx a lot Ivan, please drop u'r information on my mail at yudalw@gmail.com its will be my pleasure that u can reply ... thx a lot
Hi Ivan
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who is trying to go to Nuevo Viscaya - can you please provide the best options - is it better to go into Manilla or Clark or does it make a differnce..?
Thanks
Hi Ivan
ReplyDeleteJust looking at the best option for a friend who is going from Hong Kong to Nuevo Viscaya -Does it matter if you go into Manilla Airport or Clark? What are the rough travel distances and cost?
Hi Ivan
ReplyDeletemy prior question I forgot to mention it is Kasibu Nueva VIscaya where my friend we be travelling to either from Manilla or Clark International airports.
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ReplyDeleteGarment shopping in Divisoria or Greenhills
ReplyDeleteFor bus to Nueva Vizcaya, best to get one from Manila. Take a bus from Clark to Cubao and change buses there.
hi ivan
ReplyDeletei would like to ask, if there is a shuttle from dau bus terminal to clark airport at 12 midnight.. or if there is a taxi stand near the bus staion and how much.. i'll be picking someone at the airport. thanks
Hi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your help.I will be taking Clark airport going to Macau, correct me if I'm wrong, from what I understand the Philtranco buses that we can take from cubao will take us already to the airport.I have a question , we are arriving almost 12am already and we are from manila, what is the earliest bus we can take to go home and can we hang around the airport till we can safely take a public transport?Thanks again for your help.
Hello Ivan,
ReplyDeleteWe are traveling from Clark Airport to Macau on Christmas Day. Do you know if Philtranco operates on Christmas Day (25th Dec) from Manila to DMIA? We tried to contact the company several times via @-mail without any luck. Taxi would be our second option. Plz drop me an e-mail to markus.alopaeus@helsinki.fi if you have the time and the knowledge. Tnx in forward.
Hello Ivan,
ReplyDeleteim planning to visit manila nex month wit 4other family members n 2 children. Is there a van or big taxi tat can accomodate all of us at d airport to makati city n how much do they cost? This is because one of d tour agent charge us abt 6500 pesos per trip n my maid who is frm d philipines says tat is expensive. Is it true. Thank you. Hope to hear fr u soon
june, sabah
Markus, I would think they do operate on Christmas
ReplyDeleteJune, yes it's a bit expensive. I'd say Php4000 to 4500 would be just right for van rental. Another option is to take the Philtranco bus to SM Megamall and get a cab from there. But your bus fare alone would be half the price of a van rental. So might as well rent a van.
Hi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteI want to ask about the car rental rate...i used to take toyota innova from clark to makati for PHP5000..also for 6 hours tour around manila for PHP4000...are the rate expensive or just right? tQ
annie, sabah
Hi ivan,
ReplyDeletei just want to ask if there is any bus tha i can take from DMIA to mla at 12am. Because my arrival time is 23.40. Thanks and good job congrats.
-Bhea-
Hi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteI just want to ask, if there is any available transpo at 5AM from San Fernando going to Clark? My flight is at 7 AM.
Hello Ivan.,
ReplyDeleteI will be ariving at Clark at around 10.30am.After clearing immigration what will
be the earliest Philtranco bus that is leaving for Manila.I am abit confused about this bus stopover in Manila.I am staying in a hotel in Padre Burgos,Makati.Which stopover i should get down such that it is the nearest
point to my hotel.Cubao,Pasay,SM Megamall or other point i am just abit confused here.Please help.Thanks
Annie, Php4,000 car rental for 6 hours might be a bit pricey unless it includes a guide.
ReplyDeleteBhea, you might have to go to Dau Bus Terminal
(1) I'm not sure what time the first jeep leaves San Fernando for Clark Main Gate
ReplyDelete(2) Pasay is the nearest to Padre Burgos, Makati. SM Megamall is also an option
Hello Ivan.,
ReplyDeleteI will be ariving at Clark at around 10.30am.After clearing immigration what will
be the earliest Philtranco bus that is leaving for Manila.
Hi, I'll be arriving in dec.24 at 8pm. Are there shuttle buses that are operating on the said date knowing that it just 4 hours before noche buena. I will be going to Northern Luzon and it's my first time in DMIA so i've searching about some tips on how to get to dau bus terminal where i can get a bus going to Ilocos.
ReplyDeleteHello Ivan! Hope you and family and friends are safe and well. You seem to be the most knowledgable out there. My friend and I land at Clark at 11pm and are headed for sabang in peurto galera the next day. What's the cheapest/easiest route? Really, do buses run over night and can we get directly to batangas port from Clark? Thank you so much!
ReplyDeletehey buddy..great work wit blog and info available..definately saves time :)
ReplyDeletehi, we are taking a 7am flight to hongkong on jan. 13. what time is the earliest trip of the aircon jeepneys from dau bus terminal to the airport? please reply asap.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, I don't have information if the aircon jeeps can still berelied upon. Best to take the direct buses
ReplyDeletefor the budget travellers, you best bet should be catch local bus from manila bus terminals to angels city, then angel to clark by jeepney...you 'll save a lot...
ReplyDeletehi...my sister will arrive in clark airport at 11:40pm from singapore,is there still a bus going to manila that time?
ReplyDeletehi ivan,
ReplyDeletei just want to ask how can we get to DMIA by private car. By the way, we're from fairview, Q.C. and one more thing, is it safe to leave the car in thier parking area?
Thank you very much... And nice blog
From Fairview, take Congressional-Mindanao Ave-NLEX-SCTEx-Clark South Exit. It's safe to park
ReplyDeleteHi!i have some concern i have friend arriving at clark airport, how they can get to victory liner goin to monumento? and how much if they take a shuttle or jeep from clark airport? pls help me. thanks
ReplyDeletehi ivan,
ReplyDeletejust want to ask if it safe to take shuttle or jeep from clark airport at 8pm going to bus terminal for a blonde travelers? and howmuch for jeep or shuttle?
Hi Ivan!
ReplyDeletefrom diosdado macapagal airport to subic, what are we going to ride? how much is the fare? thanks.
Hi Ivan,
ReplyDeletei hope you can help me -:)
My friend and I will go to Subic via Clark this Feb. I wanted to know what's the best (inexpensive and safe) traspo we need to take.
How much is the rate from Clark Airport to SBMA?
Thanks ahead!
Unless you're willing to shell out a lot for a private vehicle, the best way to get to Subic from Clark is to catch a bus to Olongapo/Subic vis SCTEx from the Dau Bus Station
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan!
ReplyDeletefrom diosdado macapagal airport to subic, what are we going to ride? how much is the fare? thanks.
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van, from the airport to dau bus station, is it far? what are we going to ride? how much is the fare? how long is the trip from dau bus to subic?
is there a trip around 8pm going to subic?
Hello Ivan
ReplyDeleteI am from Negros and first time in Manila, My sis and I will be going to Bangkok. Cebu Pacific are already fully book from Bacolod to Clark nor from Cebu to Clark. So we will going to land in Manila from Bacolod. How can we get to Clark Airport from NAIA?
hi ivan..
ReplyDeletecan you tell me how to get to central minila from clarks?i'm flying there this thursday via air asia. thanx ivan :)
Lippy, KL.
hi ivan.
ReplyDeletei have a 7 something am flight to hkg.
i am planning to stay in xevera day before the flight.
how far is xevera to dmia/and what mode of transport can i take???
thanks for any advice.....
Damn Ivan! ure just doin a GREAT job! thanks a lot for your help! :-))
ReplyDeletehi Ivan,
ReplyDeletehow can we get to DMIA? from tarlac, which bus do we need to ride.how long the travel would be? and how much is the bus fare? i need to be in DMIA at 5:00 am.
hope to hear from you very soon..
thanks.
Hi Ivan! I am from Pampanga, and I am coming from San Fernando, will go there via NLEX, will take Dau Exit right? Can you tell me the directions from Dau Exit? I'm not quite familiar with the places inside Clark, will I be passing Mimosa? Someone says the airport is near UPS hub. I don't know where UPS hub is. Kindly help me. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLeo
Hi, its my 1st time to manila. Need to ask if from clark airport to jupiter suites hotel, manila where do we get down from the bus shuttle? and how far is it to our hotel from the place we get down from bus
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan, ask ko lang if may bus from Clark airport to cubao? at anung bus company. Maybe you know how much also. First timer ako sa Clark airport. Thanks!
ReplyDeletehi ivan..
ReplyDeleteim natasha from malaysia,21 y/o.Planning to visit philippines around june or july this year for 4-5 days.Got several questions need your help.
*p/s: this is my 1st time my parents allowed me to travel out country. ;p
1.i will be taking airasia to clark airport.Wanna know what the latest airport taxes (all taxes) will be charges on me when im arrive?! And the taxes i need to pay when im depart from clark A.P back to malaysia?
2.The latest fares for direct buses to manila from clark A.P still remain the same?About the schdule and waiting point?And how long does its take to reach manila?
3.any good recommendation of lodging for 1 person at manila or quezon city? budget within PHP1300-PHP2000. for 3-4 nights stay.
4.when im in manila or quezon city.. it's convenience to take buses/mrt to places of interest?? how bout those fares?
5.rarely what the budget range i need to prepare for all expenses will spend in manila/quezon city for the 4-5 days?Like food and beverage, transportation, and etc..
6.it is everywhere got currency exchange?
im sorry that i trouble you so much!! but this is the only blog i found so useful.. kindly need your comment and response.. thank you ivan! :)
hi ivan,
ReplyDeletei found this blog so helpful and maybe u can help me too with my queries...
me & my kids (aged 5&6) have also early (7am) flight to HK & i'm thinking of taking philtranco in cubao last trip (4pm) the day before the flight since it goes directly to clark airport.
Prior to that idea, I have inquired that there are buses going to Dao for 24hrs (alongside victory liner in cubao) but needed to take one ride via jeepney to clark airport. This was my first option to leave cubao at 11-12midnyt for our 7am flight the next day. But thought twice since I have my 2kids with me and thinking of our safe trip. it's our first time to travel to Clark airport and not really familiar if there are 24hrs jeepneys in DAO going to clark airport.
So I think I prefer the Philtranco bus which goes directly to Clark airport. But due to long waiting hours (almost overnight), i need other suggestions like nearest inn to stay overnight or if there are a better place for us three to stay while waiting for our flight. Is it advisable and bearable if we stay in the airport waiting for our flight?
Need help and suggestions...
Thank you! I really appreciate and looking forward for your response.
:-)
hi ivan,
ReplyDeleteneed your advise for the best suggestions for the best possible ways for early (7am) flight from Clark to HK if we are to ride bus from Cubao.
thanks.....
were going to baguio city this come May 17-20, 2012 to attend a convention...if we took the flight from davao to clark..is there a bus going to clark-baguio? how much then is the fare for an airconditioned bus?..thank you
ReplyDeletehi, ivan,
ReplyDeleteI want to visit the rice terraces, is there s short way of going there, like take it by plane?
i will have a flight on april 4 to cebu and my flight is 720am i have noticed that philtranco from manila dont have trip as early as 3am, the first trip is 4:30 if im going to ride the first trip it is possible to catch my flight at 7am?
ReplyDeleteI've been getting a lot of questions about the 7 a.m. flight. Taking the 4:30 a.m. Philtranco bus should get you to Clark Airport by 6 a.m. Barring any delays, that will be get you in time before the check-in counter closes 45 minutes before the flight.
ReplyDeleteClosest airport to the Ifugao Rice Terraces is Cauayan. Flights are from Manila. From there, take a bus to Solano and van to Banaue from there.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the earliest philtranco from pasay to cark? Is there before 4:30 a.m. Philtranco bus should get you to Clark Airport?
ReplyDeletehi there, may i ask if you know how much is the terminal fee for domestic flight (clark-puerto princesa flight, vv)? travel tax?
ReplyDeletethanks a lot
thank you so much for this information.
ReplyDeletehi Ivan,
ReplyDeletefirst of all thank you for your information those are helpful. i have a questions po.
i will be taking 11;30 flight on Thursday April. according to the scheduled of Phil-con, there are no bus going to Clark on Thursday. so can u please suggest me how can i get there? Since i am not Filipino and i will go there alone, can u please help me try to get safest ways for me to get there on time?
thank u so much and will forward to see your comment. :)
hi ivan, may flight schedule is 10am on apr 21 (sat) clark-dvo. how many hours is the travel from sm megamall to clark, do you think i can get there if i take the 7am ride? is 7am really 7am? :)
ReplyDeletehi ivan, arrival @ clark is t 9pm...is there any buses from the airport going manila? please i need your response...or we need to go dau termonal? it is our first time in clark...thank you...great blog :)-denim gurl
ReplyDeletehi ivan. hope you can help me out here. im going to
ReplyDeleteclark on a thursday. but it says that there's no trip on thursdays. so is there Any alternative ride going there? thank you so much. your an answer to my queries.
hi ivan, i just want to ask... is it have bus from manila (from pasay at LRT G.Puyat station) go to clark? or only must ride in megamall?
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteJust want to know if the secured parking area is a covered one or an open car park. What are the procedures for obtaining one?
Thanks for a helpful blog.
Hi Ivan,
ReplyDeleteI just want to ask if the airport secured parking area is a covered or an open one.
Thanks for your helpful blog.
It's an open one. Just mention to the guard that you'll be parking your car overnight and they'll give you instructions.
ReplyDeleteHey man. Thanks for the blog. I land at Clark at 4 a.m. and I want to book a flight out of Manila the same day. If I book a flight out of NAIA at 10:45, can I make it? It's on a Sunday so I hope traffic could be lighter. I could also book a flight at 3 pm, but it's more expensive and I don't want to be stuck at the domestic terminal at NAIA for hours.
ReplyDeleteI had a not so good experience at CLARK airpport (DMIA). Firstly,the mode of transportation going inside the airport is so expensive. From the main gate of Clark to airport the Jeepney driver asked from us 500 pesos, I automatically rejected his offer. I asked the taxi driver he asked 350 pesos, without other choice I took the taxi. The distance from the main gate to airport is not so far, so 350 is still expensive. I just wondered why there taxi don't have a meter and a flag down?isn't it violating the rules?taxis should be metered right? and "pakyaw" system is not allowed, right?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great blog post - I didn't know the long term parking was so cheap on the daily rate!
ReplyDeleteHi IVan
ReplyDeleteim from baguio , and im having my vacation this june 26,2012 5:15pm (check in time) .what bus should i get ticket in order to go in CLARK airport..thank u!!
Hi Ivan! You have a very informative blog. I plan to go to Manila through Clark via Air Asia but i want to stay in clark for one night just to roam around. Any suggestion of a couple of things to do and also a cheap hostel just for a night? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHI AIVAN! PLEASE HELP ME....I'M IN BAGUIO AND I NEED TO CATCH A DOMESTIC FLIGHT AT 11:15 AM. WHAT TIME SHOULD I START TO TRAVEL FROM BAGUIO? WHAT BUS LINE? WHERE SHOULD I GO, DAU TERMINAL OR MARQUEE MALL? AND WHAT WOULD I RIDE TO GO TO THE CLARK AIRPORT? IT'S MY FIRST TIME TO DEPART FROM CLARK AIRPORT SINCE I ALWAYS DEPART FROM MANILA. THANKS IN ADVANCE! YOUR INFO WOULD BE OF GREAT HELP
ReplyDeletehi ivan,
ReplyDeletethanks for your blog. btw, we are arriving from HK at 11:35PM. is there a bus to manila at that time? thanks
Hi! thanks for your blog! i saw this when i was helping my brother in planning his trip to SG back in 2009.. he arrived in DMIA with no hassle at all because of your tips.. and now that i need info for my own trip, its good to know that this blog is still here and is up-to-date as well..
ReplyDeleteHow far is Dau terminal from Marquee mall?the drop off point of the free shuttle bus provided by Air Asia?thank you so much
ReplyDeleteHI ivan,
ReplyDeletei'll be travelling to Kuala Lumpur this Aug. 3, 2012 at 3:15pm from clark. im from cebu, then my cebu to manila schedule is 7:15-8:30am. Can i still make it arriving at clark on time if i will take a bus from pasay to clark airport? PLs enlightened me. in addition i'll be arriving at clark from kuala lumpur on Aug 8, 2012 at 11:30pm and my schedule trip to manila-cebu will be on August 9, 2012 at 5:30am. can i still make it also arriving at manila domestic airport? are their buses travelling on midnight going back to manila? thanks thanks
Hi
ReplyDeleteIs there still the 2:30 am Manila to Clark bus? I ask because we have a SEAIR flight to Bangkok at 7:25 am.
Any help would be very appreciated!
Hey, any update on the 2.30am bus?
ReplyDeleteI want to take the 2.30am from Clark to Manila on friday morning.
Thanks for the hand ; )