🚌 How to Get to Quezon Province from Manila – A Simple Travel Guide

If you're planning a trip to Quezon Province, your journey usually begins in Lucena City, the province’s capital and main transportation hub.

Whether you're heading to the peaceful towns of Tayabas, Lucban, or Sariaya, or catching a boat at Dalahican Port, it all starts with the right bus from Manila.

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📍 Getting Started: Where to Catch the Bus from Manila

There are several bus companies that operate daily from Metro Manila to Lucena, including JAC Liner, JAM Liner, and Lucena Lines.

🚍 My Go-To Choice?
I always ride JAC Liner — the buses are modern, clean, and comfy, and there's free Wi-Fi onboard (huge plus for long trips!). 🛜

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🛣️ Step-by-Step: How to Get to Quezon from Manila

✅ Step 1: Go to the JAC Liner Terminal

You can ride a taxi, jeepney, or bus to get to any of the following terminals:

🚏 JAC Liner Buendia Terminal

📍 Donada St. corner Buendia, Pasay City
📞 (632) 404-2073
🕐 Regular Trips: 2 AM – 10 PM
🌙 Midnight Trips: 11 PM & 12 AM

🚏 JAC Liner Kamias Terminal (Quezon City)

📍 2 Mapagmahal St., Brgy. Pinyahan, cor. EDSA, QC
📞 (632) 928-6140
🕐 24/7 Operations
🌐 Visit: www.jacliner.com

💸 Fare: ~₱209.50 (from Buendia to Lucena)

✅ Step 2: Hop on a Bus Bound for Lucena

Once you're at the terminal, look for buses labeled:

• “Lucena City / Grand Central”
• “Lucena / Dalahican” (if you're heading to Dalahican Port)

🗣️ Tip: Tell the conductor your destination ahead of time so they can drop you off at your exact stop!

🕓 Travel Time: 3–4 hours
🚧 Note: Travel time may vary depending on road conditions—on my last visit, due to roadwork, the usual 3 hours stretched to 4.

✅ Step 3: Know Your Drop-Off Point

Here’s what I did:
I was headed to Quezon Premier Hotel, which is conveniently along the highway, so I just asked the conductor to drop me off there. ✅

🛻 If you’re going anywhere else (like Lucban, Tayabas, Mauban, or Sariaya), it’s best to drop off at:

🚉 Lucena Grand Central Terminal
This is the main hub where you’ll find jeepneys, buses, and vans going to nearby towns.

📍 Diversion Road is also a key drop-off if you're connecting to places like Lucban or Tayabas — this is where the terminal for those routes is located.

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🧳 Travel Tips for a Smoother Ride

🚦 Plan ahead during peak seasons (Holy Week, holidays, long weekends)
🧍‍♂️ Go directly to the terminal — buses may already be full if you wait along EDSA
📶 Bring power banks and headphones — some buses have Wi-Fi, but it’s not always reliable
🍴 Bring snacks and water, especially for longer trips

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📣 Traveling to Quezon Province from Manila is easy and budget-friendly if you know where to go. Whether you’re visiting for a religious pilgrimage, a beach escape, or to enjoy local food and festivals, Lucena is your gateway to it all.

✨ Pro tip: Sit on the right side of the bus to catch the best countryside views during sunrise!