SEAMSSchool2025 Baguio

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UP Baguio, Philippines
December 3 - 11, 2025

Visitor Information

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Travel Guide: Manila Airport to UP Baguio (Updated: 2025.11.10)

Step 1: Arrival at Manila Airport

Choose Your Transport: Use Grab (ride-hailing app) or a metered taxi to leave the airport.

Step 2: Head to a Bus Terminal for Baguio

You’ll need to reach a bus terminal with routes to Baguio. The main options are:

Terminal Locations:

• •  Pasay (closest to Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA).
• •  Cubao (farther but more frequent departures).

From NAIA to Pasay Terminal: Take Grab or a taxi (approx. 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic).

Terminal Locations:

• •  Pasay (closest to NAIA)
• •  Cubao (farther but with more frequent departures)

Features: Non-stop deluxe service to Baguio with reclining seats, and possibly Wi-Fi.

Travel Time:

• •  To Pasay via Grab or taxi: 15–25 minutes (depending on traffic)
• •  To Cubao: 45 minutes to 1 hour (depending on traffic)

Recommendations:

• •  The Ube Bus also operates from NAIA Terminal 3 to Pasay Victory Liner, with departures every hour at a fare of ₱150 (as of 2024.07.23).
• •  For local participants not arriving in NAIA, you may proceed to Option 1 or 2.
• •  Option 3 could be more convenient for local participants residing near NLET.
• •  For participants arriving via Manila airport, it may be helpful—especially for first-time visitors—to take a taxi from NAIA to Victory Liner or Joy Bus terminal in Pasay. This option is more convenient, reduces the risk of getting lost, and helps avoid potential traffic delays; however, it is slightly more expensive.

Step 3: Take the Bus to Baguio

• •  Travel Time: 4–6 hours, depending on traffic.
• •  Schedules: Check bus company schedules online (Victory Liner and Joy Bus) or at the terminal. Victory Liner typically has hourly departures.
• •  Fare: ₱550–₱800 for standard and premium buses.

Step 4: Arrival in Baguio

Most buses arrive at the Victory Liner Terminal or Genesis Bus Terminal in Baguio City.

Step 5: From Baguio Bus Terminal to UP Baguio

• •  Distance: About 10–15 minutes by car.
• •  Option: Take a local taxi to UP Baguio (ask for "University of the Philippines, Governor Pack Road"). Fare is around ₱100–₱150.
• •  Landmark: UP Baguio is close to SM City Baguio.

Additional Tips

• •  Advance Booking: Reserve your bus ticket online through the company’s official website, especially during weekends or peak travel seasons.
• •  If you arrive late at night, using Grab or an official metered taxi is the safest option.
• •  Keep small bills and coins handy for tolls or short taxi rides.
• •  Both bus terminals (Victory Liner and Joy Bus) are located along EDSA in Cubao and are just a few minutes apart on foot.
• •  Travel time to Baguio usually takes around 4.5 to 6 hours, depending on traffic and bus type.
• •  Packing: Bring a light jacket, as Baguio’s weather is much cooler than Manila’s.
• •  Travel Light: Buses have limited luggage space, so it’s best to bring only essential items.
• •  Electricity: 220 V, 60 Hz
• •  Plug types: A & B (two flat pins, with or without grounding). Bring an adapter if needed; chargers for phones/laptops usually work.
• •  Fare Payment Tip: We strongly advise exchanging your currency to Philippine Pesos, as most modes of transportation in the Philippines only accept cash.