Bus is a convenient way of travel no matter whether you need to get to a neighboring town a couple of hours away or venture further afield crossing the whole country. Whatever your budget, buses have you covered. Express buses offer the most affordable ticket price for travellers who have very little money to spend. VIP options are geared toward those who do not want to compromise on comfort. Before you jump on a bus, make sure you choose the type of service which suits you best. For a long-haul trip look for a VIP or first-class coach which provides non-stop service to your destination or just call a minor number of stations along the way. Express or local buses in many cases may prove an acceptable choice for shorter trips, but longer rides are often not the best buy. Study the timetable before going as many long-haul destinations are served by night buses, and some offer wider seats or sleeper berths for such travels. Make an online reservation for your bus ticket with Penafrancia Tours. Other travellers’ reviews will help you to choose the best ticket and coach class.
Penafrancia Tours Popular Stations
The main stations covered by Penafrancia Tours’s buses include:
Ligao Bus Station
Alabang
Bato Bus Station
Libon Bus Station
San Andres Bicol Isarog Office
Polangui
Naga Bicol Central Station
Oas Bus Station
Legazpi Grand Central Terminal
Camalig Bus Station
Paranaque Integrated Terminal
Sipocot Bus Station
Alabang Terminal
San Jose Bus Station
Iriga City Terminal
Turbina Bicol Isarog Office
EDSA Cubao
Tabaco City Central Terminal
Libmanan
Nabua Bicol Isarog Office
Calabanga Bus Station
Baao Bus Station
Virac Bicol Isarog Office
San Isidro Bus Station
Daraga Bus Stop
Gubat Bus Stop
Pangpang
Sorsogon City Grand Terminal
Lagonoy
Pasay Five Star
Penafrancia Tours Top Destinations
Penafrancia Tours buses ply a number of routes and here is the list of some of the most popular ones:
One of the best things about bus travel is that you can almost tailor-make your trip adjusting it to your requirements for privacy and comfort. Different classes and types of buses cater to the different needs of travellers. The cheapest trips are normally offered by standard-class buses. They may be called local, express or ordinary. These are a good choice for shorter trips. Sleepers or VIP coaches are good both for longer and overnight trips. They may offer berths or wide soft reclining seats, sometimes with built-in massage options, blankets, soft drinks, and snacks, or more substantial meals on board or during toilet or refuelling stops. Travelling by night buses allows you to save on a hotel room, but to ensure the most comfortable ride do choose the class of your bus wisely. Prices always depend on the distance you ride and the type of coach. For some, even shorter trips, it is worth investing some extra money and buying a seat on a VIP bus as it can save you twice as much time as you spend travelling by an ordinary bus.
Travel by Bus: Pros & Cons
Pros of Bus Travel
Bus is the best choice to get to destinations that are not connected by rail or planes. The network of buses often covers almost the whole country, and their routes are well and long-established.
Opposite to air travel and sometimes rail travel, taking a bus does not require arriving at the bus station much in advance. Check-in, even on international routes, does not take much time. Luggage allowances are usually very traveller-friendly, and the fee for extra luggage, if limits are set, is normally not very high.
Bus tickets can be more affordable compared to air or fast train tickets. There is always a choice of ticket classes for all pockets. Cheaper standard options may be a bit slow and do not offer top comfort, but anyway acceptable and bring you to your destination. On longer routes, toilets or toilet stops as well as snacks, water, and sometimes toiletries and blankets are almost always included in the price.
If you are ready to spend more, some VIP coaches offer seating comparable to business class on a plane with wide soft reclining seats, blankets, fewer passengers, and many other perks to make your trip a pleasant journey.
Cons of Bus Travel
Newer intercity bus terminals are very often located out of the city close to bigger highways to allow buses to avoid city congestion. Unfortunately, it may create extra challenges for travellers, too. Getting to such a terminal may be a problem as in some destinations there are restrictions on vehicles allowed to enter the terminal, and you will have to use special carriers to get there. This results in higher costs as prices may be inflated. Also do calculate extra time if you are travelling during rush hours, especially if you are not familiar with the traffic situation at your starting point.
Buses are probably the means of transport which runs out of schedule more often than trains or planes. They are heavily dependent on the road situation which sometimes can be unpredictable – accidents, road construction works, detours, etc. This is especially true for travels during weekends, high season, or national holidays. Do keep this in mind and do not plan tight connections.
Travelling on certain routes or during the most popular periods may require advanced booking. Bear in mind that it is not always possible to show up at the bus station and hop on the next bus – tickets may well be all sold out, so organize your trip accordingly.
Ligao Bus StationAlabangBato Bus StationLibon Bus StationSan Andres Bicol Isarog OfficePolanguiNaga Bicol Central StationOas Bus StationLegazpi Grand Central TerminalCamalig Bus StationParanaque Integrated TerminalSipocot Bus StationAlabang TerminalSan Jose Bus StationIriga City TerminalTurbina Bicol Isarog OfficeEDSA CubaoTabaco City Central TerminalLibmananNabua Bicol Isarog OfficeCalabanga Bus StationBaao Bus StationVirac Bicol Isarog OfficeSan Isidro Bus StationDaraga Bus StopGubat Bus StopPangpangSorsogon City Grand TerminalLagonoyPasay Five Star
Penafrancia Tours Company Reviews
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Thomas D
Well organised terminal except for ticket booths spread out far to much.
Bus Skybys Premier, Penafrancia Tours, Jul 10, 2023
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Efren L
very poor terminal facilities, restroom was terrible
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Jul 4, 2023
J R
Jerald R
Very Effecient!
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Nov 2, 2022
R M
Rosendo M
great but the passenger is not properly aware of their GMRC
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Nov 2, 2022
K A
Kian A
Long hours of travel, and the bus stop restaurant is not good
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Oct 31, 2022
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Shiela Z
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Bus Elite, Penafrancia Tours, Oct 22, 2022
L J
Laurence J
I was been diverted to other bus not peniafrancia tour.iwas diverted to isarog lines bus number 803 totaly good and the peniafrancia advice me earlyer that im going to be diverted to other bus becouse the bus that i will ride has no stiker in legaspi termnial
Bus Elite, Penafrancia Tours, Oct 10, 2022
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Ian P
There was no WiFi available and no charging points. Also, the leg room was very limited.
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Aug 16, 2022
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Eleonor L
My trip was comfortable. Smooth transaction. Quick booking procedure ang hassle free transaction. will definitely book again
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Aug 10, 2022
E L
Eleonor L
Hassle free transaction. Nakakuha ako ng ticket even if last minute plans na yun. Napagbigyan din ang request ko regarding seating arrangement. Smooth na smooth ang byahe, Will definitely book here again.
Bus Regular WC, Penafrancia Tours, Aug 9, 2022
C L
Cristina L
On time. Earlier actually. Plus very comfortable seats
Bus Elite, Penafrancia Tours, Aug 8, 2022
P A
PAUL A
Improve your bus, specially safety of your passenger while and minimize shaking ...
Bus Elite, Penafrancia Tours, Aug 8, 2022
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Vitalis T
First class seats and very comfortable. AC & WC all available. I rate this 5*. Smooth journey and arrived safely and early, which was amazing. I recommend penefracia tours to everyone.
Bus Skybys Premier, Penafrancia Tours, Aug 5, 2022
K A
Karla A
Satisfied. Driver is experienced. Aircon was maxxed which made it uncomfortable if you don’t have blanket. Arrived earlier than predicted.
Bus Elite, Penafrancia Tours, Jul 31, 2022
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JOVENTINO B
One of the lady in the cashier when asked politely if we can leave our baggage for a while since we arrived early and have to eat nearby, she was very inconsiderate and very rude on how she responded when she can in fact answer in a more humane manner.
Bus Elite, Penafrancia Tours, Jul 26, 2022
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natyavilajusay@gmail.com
the conductor and the driver were very helpful
Bus Elite, Penafrancia Tours, Jul 25, 2022
J M
Juanito M
I book for 1x2 seating but the bus is 2x2 seating.
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Jul 21, 2022
C J
Carlos J
Great experience, seats are very confortable, crew very nice. We left on time. I hardly recommend this bus company.
Bus Elite, Penafrancia Tours, Jun 26, 2022
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Ericson O
Your drivers are picking random passengers along the way which accumulates total of 13 hours trip vs supposedly 8 hrs trip! It’s completely a very uncomfortable trip!!! Your CR stinks!
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Apr 19, 2022
R A
Ricardo A
First of all it left on time. Both conductor and driver were very accomodating. The whole trip was compfortable and safe. The ETA provided was also almost perfectly declared.
Bus Regular, Penafrancia Tours, Apr 19, 2022
J P
Jessica P
I thought all the seats would have been comfortable since it was the Skybus but my seat was way in the back (seat 30) so 🤷
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Apr 12, 2022
F A
Francis A
The seat assigned to us was near the CR. I expected to be assigned at a premium location. Also, I did not expect that we’ll be seated in a 2x2 row which we expected the bus to have 2x1 rows only.
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Mar 30, 2022
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Daniel N
The whole trip is good and relaxing. We came to Naga early as expected
Bus Skybys Premier, Penafrancia Tours, Mar 14, 2022
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LEONOR C
seated on the last seat #24, cannot fully recline the seat (20%) and the engine noise is at its best in the rear part of the bus. Was my first time and I'm really disappointed
Bus Elite, Penafrancia Tours, Mar 8, 2022
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Virnelli M
Loved the recliner seat, it was way more comfortable than the typical seats that you see on a bus, and that helps when you're on a 10-hour trip. Just wish there was Wi-Fi too since it says on the trip description that there's Wi-Fi access. Was told by the conductor that it's not available, but it's not a big deal.
Bus Elite, Penafrancia Tours, Feb 18, 2022
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Theresa J
I moved a seat bc I was seated right next to a stranger. Then after moving, I was being charged extra 1000 by the driver, but the other one was charging me 500. They were most probably asking me for a bribe just because I moved a seat. I was asked for that charge after the trip not before moving seats.
Bus Skybys Premier, Penafrancia Tours, Jan 14, 2022
R S
Rosie S
Havent received any update on the status of this booking. I already sent an email to keep the status as OPEN.
Bus Elite, Penafrancia Tours, Mar 22, 2020
M A
Mariette A
Very nice and accommodating ttrip
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Mar 17, 2020
J D
Jo-Ann D
The Bus Waiting Area should be very clean and the rest room must be clean and ready for use all the time. No sanitation was provided like alcohol or hand sanitizer.
Bus Regular, Penafrancia Tours, Mar 16, 2020
E S
Emelyn S
Comfortable. It was worth the price.
Bus Elite, Penafrancia Tours, Jan 13, 2020
A D
Anthony D
wag po takpan yung mga sabitan sa likod ng seats and yung head pillow nawala :(
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Jan 9, 2020
R A
Romeo A
Inconvenient back seats
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Jan 9, 2020
C J
Christine J
Convenience wise its a 5 star for me however there are hidden charges that was charged to me. When i redeem the actual ticket it only cost for 822 wherein I was charged 961 per trip plus a service fee of 89 pesos.
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Jan 9, 2020
R J
ruben J
delayed ng 3 hours ang bus and yet wala man lang update o info from counter. kung hindi pa kami nagtanung.
Bus Regular, Penafrancia Tours, Jan 6, 2020
S B
Sarah B
Nice trip, very long though . Bus was clean and the toilets inside very convenient, not too much AC...
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Bus Regular, Penafrancia Tours, Jan 5, 2020
C P
Cristy P
It’s ok
Bus Elite, Penafrancia Tours, Jan 4, 2020
A V
Anchysis V
One of the driver is reckless
Bus Regular, Penafrancia Tours, Jan 4, 2020
D R
Daizy R
Easy & convenient!
Bus Regular, Penafrancia Tours, Jan 4, 2020
J M
Jane M
My husband left his wallet at the bus. When I called Turbina Office, the tender / officer is very attentive to her phone to take the call and provided me the cp# of the drivers buddy and eventually got the cp# of the driver of Z2 bus. The driver then requested his supervisor to check if there was a wallet left at #34 #35. He found it and gave to the driver which the driver then turned over to the Bicol Isarog office at Tabaco City since my husband will claim the wallet Thank you for your help! Keep it up Penafrancia Staff!
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Jan 3, 2020
M A
Marie A
My sister arrived at Naga 2hrs earlier than the expected time.
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Jan 2, 2020
O G
Omega G
The booking service was great. As for my trip, because of the holiday traffic it took me 9 hrs to reach Naga City. The Z7 bus also arrive an hour late.
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Jan 2, 2020
M A
Mary A
Excellent
Bus Regular, Penafrancia Tours, Dec 29, 2019
J H
Jan H
Departure was delayed as the bus did not arrived on time. Consequently, we also arrived late in our destination.
Bus Regular, Penafrancia Tours, Dec 26, 2019
J A
Julie A
We arrived safely though there was a delay from the departure area.
Bus Regular, Penafrancia Tours, Dec 22, 2019
A P
Anton P
Huge delay, seats on the bus much less comfortable than expected, no water in the WC, somebody else was sitting on my seat but the conductor didn't care
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Dec 20, 2019
T B
Timothy B
First driver was good second 1 Star crazy driving couldn't sleep busy holding on
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Dec 16, 2019
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Thea F
the trip took a longer time than expected because a lot of road under construction. However, you have to improve your waiting area. it's really small and no proper seat for everyone. Good thing it's not raining during the time we are waiting to board the bus. Either you have a place where people can leave their belongings or improve the area where people can wait for their respective buses.
Bus Skybys Premier, Penafrancia Tours, Dec 11, 2019
S M
Shiela M
Masyadong malamig, then hindi ako aware na dadaan sila sa ermita kaya matagal kami naka edsa.
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Dec 11, 2019
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MARIA R
I don't get what I'm expected seat that I saw online but I skipped the line in paying tickets in the terminal. The online had higher price than buying in the terminal because of additional charges. My rate is 3 because of the advantage and disadvantages on booking online.
Bus Skybus WC, Penafrancia Tours, Dec 10, 2019
A M
Analyn M
When booking the trip online, I was not able to choose the seat number and I haven't seen any option to do so. I just saw my seat number right after I booked it and when I called in to try to change my seat number, I was told that I won't be able to change it because it was already booked. Still I would give 4 stars because of the convenience and cleanliness of the bus. It was a comfortable trip after all.
Bus Elite, Penafrancia Tours, Dec 9, 2019
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92.1% of 391 travelers were presumably happy with Penafrancia Tours as they left good or no review