Ready for Baguio this Holy Week? Here’s your expected bus fare

The Holy Week is just two weeks away, and Baguio City continues to be among the top destinations for family and friends to spend quality time together. 

However, many bus passengers were caught off guard over the weekend by the sudden fare increase, which came after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved a provisional fare hike for provincial buses effective March 14 amid the oil price hike.  

Ordinary buses will see an additional P1 on the base fare and P0.30 per succeeding kilometer. Air-conditioned, deluxe, and super deluxe buses will have an additional P0.35 per succeeding kilometer, while luxury buses will see an extra P0.45 per kilometer.

So, how much will your trip to Baguio this Holy Week cost? The fare varies depending on the bus company and type of bus. 

For instance, if you plan to depart from Cubao station — one of Metro Manila's gateways — on March 28 and return on April 5, here is your expected bus fare: 

Genesis Transport Service Inc. 

March 28 (Cubao to Baguio) 

• JoyBus Premier 2x1 with CR - P999 
• Genesis 2x2 with CR - P765 

April 5 (Baguio to Cubao) 

• JoyBus Premiere 2x1 with CR - P999 
• JoyBus Executive1 2x1 with CR - P970 
• Genesis 2x2 with CR - P765

Solid North Transit Inc. 

March 28 (Cubao to Baguio) 

• Deluxe (with reclining seat, CR, and free WiFi) - P732 

April 5 (Baguio to Cubao) 

• Deluxe (with reclining seat, CR, and free WiFi) - P732

Victory Liner 

March 28 (Cubao to Baguio) 

• Royal Class - P1,646
• Regular Aircon (Express) - P750
• First Class (Express) - P1,136
• Regular Aircon (inner cities) - P740 
• Deluxe (Express) - P871 

April 5 (Baguio to Cubao) 

• Royal Class - P1,646
• Regular Aircon (Express) - P750
• First Class (Express) - P1,136
• Regular Aircon (inner cities) - P740 
• Deluxe (Express) - P871 

Next week, another round of massive oil price hikes is expected to be implemented, with diesel projected to rise by P19 to P22 per liter and gasoline by P12 to P16 per liter. 

Meanwhile, some shipping companies have already increased fares for sea travel amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. 

Last year, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong discouraged the public from bringing their own car and to take the bus instead when going to the city to avoid traffic congestion during the Holy Week. —Vince Angelo Ferreras/CDC, GMA Integrated News