🚌 How to Get to San Juan, Batangas (Laiya & Hugom Beaches)

 

Planning a trip to the beautiful beaches of Laiya or Hugom in San Juan, Batangas? Whether you’re commuting from Metro Manila or nearby provinces, here’s an updated travel guide based on our real experience—complete with fare estimates, travel times, and budget-saving tips!

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🚌 By Public Transportation

🚏 From Alabang or EDSA-Taft (Pasay):

✅ Board an ALPS bus with direct routes to San Juan, Batangas.

• 💸 Fare: ₱247 (Alabang) | ₱330–₱340 (EDSA-Taft, Pasay)
• ⏱ Travel Time: Around 3 hours (depending on traffic)

🔎 Tip: ALPS buses are usually found at Starmall Alabang or near EDSA-Taft bus terminals.

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🔄 Alternate Route via Lipa:

1. 🚍 Take a bus bound for Lipa City
2. 🚐 Then ride a jeepney to San Juan from the Lipa Grand Terminal

📍 This option gives you more flexibility if direct buses are full.

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🚐 From Cavite (Pala-Pala Terminal):

Vans going straight to San Juan are also available—great for a more direct ride from Cavite side.

🧭 Ask terminal dispatchers for the van labeled “San Juan, Batangas” to avoid confusion with other towns.

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💰 ALPS Bus Fare Breakdown (as of latest update):

• From Alabang (Starmall): ₱247
• From EDSA-Taft (Pasay): ₱330–₱340
  (Comparable to PITX or Buendia rates)

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🕒 Bus Schedules

• Alabang to San Juan: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Buendia to San Juan: 4:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• PITX to San Juan: Hourly from 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM

🚨 Always check schedules the day before. They may shift depending on holidays or low ridership.

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🚗 By Private Car

Heading from Manila or Alabang? Follow this route:

1. 🚗 Take SLEX (South Luzon Expressway)
2. 🚗 Merge onto STAR Tollway
3. 🚗 Exit at Ibaan, then follow road signs going to San Juan > Laiya

📱 Use Waze or Google Maps for real-time updates.
🅿️ Parking is widely available in most beach resorts.

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🚍 Getting from San Juan Town Proper to Laiya or Hugom

🛻 By Jeepney

• Terminal Location: Across San Juan Public Market (BM Ruins, Poblacion)
• 💸 Fare: ₱50 to Laiya | ₱60 to Hugom
• ⏱ Operates all day, but may have lower frequency off-peak

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🛵 By Tricycle

• Terminal Location: Near Bolbok Rural Bank, inside San Juan Public Market
• 💸 Fare: ₱50–₱60 (shared ride) | ₱300–₱350 (special trip)

⚠️ Always clarify you want a shared ride unless you're okay with paying for a special trip!

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✨ Final Travel Tip

Whether you're going for a beach day trip or overnight stay, plan your commute time generously—especially on weekends or holidays. For groups, private vans or car rentals may be more cost-effective.

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📣 🏖 Ready to relax at Laiya or Hugom?

Save this guide for your next San Juan beach getaway—and don't forget to share it with your travel buddies!