SEAMSSchool2025 Baguio
Inverse Problems and Optimal Control
UP Baguio, Philippines
December 3 - 11, 2025
Visitor Information
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Travel Guide: Manila Airport to UP Baguio
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:
Option 1: Victory Liner (Preferred)
- Terminal Locations:
- Pasay (closest to NAIA).
- Cubao (slightly farther but more frequent departures).
- From NAIA to Pasay Terminal: Take Grab or a taxi (approx. 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic).
Option 2: Joy Bus (Deluxe)
- Location: Genesis Bus Terminal in Cubao.
- Offers non-stop deluxe service to Baguio (reclining seats, Wi-Fi).
- Travel to Cubao will take 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Alternative: Look for North Luzon Express Terminal (NLET) shuttles from NAIA to a bus terminal servicing Baguio.
Step 3: Take the Bus to Baguio
- Travel Time: 4–6 hours, depending on traffic.
- Schedules: Check bus company schedules online 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.
- Options:
- 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.