How to Get to La Union

The air-conditioned bus firms (Dominion Bus Lines, Philippine Rabbit, Partas, Fariñas, Maria de Leon, and Viron) depart from terminals in Manila every hour. Destinations can either be La Union, Narvacan, Vigan, Laoag or Abra. The City of San Fernando lies 273 km. from Manila, which is about 5 hours by land or 30 minutes by air, and is about an hour’s drive from Baguio City.

Getting Around La Union

To get around La Union, one can take Jeepneys and mini-buses with fixed routes at a minimal fare. Tricycles (motorcycles with sidecars) are commonly used in reaching remote areas and suburbs.

Tricycle

These local taxis are widely available around the province. For just a minimal cost, you can reach nearby destinations or even hire them further as you please. Basically, the minimum fare per passenger is PhP 8.00.

Mini-Bus

If you want to reach a nearby town a little bit faster than the jeepney, take the mini-bus. Most are not air-conditioned, but will surely take you to where you want to be in shorter time.

Jeepney

This multi-purpose vehicle can accommodate from 20 to 30 passengers which takes them to other municipalities in La Union. It is also a famous symbol for the Philippines, known for its artistic designs, colors and horn sounds.

Rent-a-Van

If you wish to drive on your own in exploring La Union, there is good list of accredited van or car owners which offer car rental services. The option of hiring a driver (probably the vehicle owner at that) is also available. Please inquire at the La Union Tourism Information Center for more details.