How to Commute to Talipanan Beach (Puerto Galera) from Metro Manila

What's special about this place?

Although Boracay and Palawan are among the top choices for beach destinations, Puerto Galera remains popular because the beaches are still nice and clean, there are a lot of affordable resorts to choose from and it's quite easy to get there even if you're commuting. It's possible, on the spur of the moment, to spend a weekend in Puerto Galera just to relax and be back by Sunday evening recharged enough to tackle the coming week, all without breaking the bank.

Sabang is more popular with foreigners while White Beach is more popular with locals, although a lot of foreigners still go to White Beach. Among the beach fronts in the White Beach area, Talipanan Beach is the most quiet, with none of the crowds and noise associated with White Beach. There isn't much to do because of that, but if your goal is simple peace and quiet by the beach, then Talipanan Beach is for you.

One of the highlights of Talipanan is Luca's Cucina Italiana & Lodge. It offers authentic and delicious Italian cuisine with generous servings at very reasonable prices. This is where you can get Yellow Cab-sized pizzas for Greenwich prices (no kidding!).

Note: All the beaches are connected by road (even Sabang), so you could be staying in Talipanan and then go party at White Beach, for example. You just need to negotiate the rate with the tricycle (at least P120, one way).

Start Point: See below
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1. At any of the following terminals, ride the bus going to "Batangas Port" or "Batangas Pier":

EDSA/Kamias bus terminals
Araneta Center Bus Terminal
Buendia/Taft bus terminals
Alabang South Station

Travel time to Batangas is anywhere from 2 to 3 hours, depending on which terminal you'll be coming from.

2. Get off at Batangas Port and proceed to the passenger ferry ticketing booths (there are signs, but you can easily ask around for directions).
3. Currently, only Galerian Lines goes direct to Talipanan. For other ferries, they only go as far as White Beach and from there you take a tricycle to Talipanan, but that's more expensive.
4. Buy your ticket (round-trip is cheaper) and then go to the window where you can pay the Terminal Fee.
5. You then wait for your ferry at the terminal. It's airconditioned and there are food stalls, so your wait shouldn't be uncomfortable. If you hadn't booked your accommodations in advance, you can talk to the various resort reps who will approach asking if you already have a place to stay.
6. The ferry will first make a stop at White Beach before proceeding to Talipanan (and the route is reversed when going back to Batangas Port). Ferry travel time is at least 1 hour.

Note 1: There is no pier at the beach, so wear sandals because the surf might reach your feet.

Note 2: The day before you plan to return to Batangas Port, you need to text or call Galerian Lines to find out what the ferry schedules for the next day are and to choose which ferry schedule you will use.

Reference: Puerto Galera Online Services

PUV Terminals in Manila

City: Manila
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Tips:

1. Terminals are listed in alphabetical order.
2. Click on the terminal name to view its Google Map location.
3. Use Ctrl+F to search for specific locations.

Note: This is not a complete list but it will be updated as more information comes in. 

Disclaimer

Local city governments and the MMDA can implement changes in traffic ordinances and management at any time. These changes may affect traffic routes, loading/unloading zones and even the locations of terminals. As such, these changes may not always be immediately reflected on this site, so please take note of this when planning your trip.

GENESIS TRANSPORT: AVENIDA BUS TERMINAL

Landmarks: Beside LRT-1 Doroteo Jose station, along Oroquieta Road (perpendicular to Rizal Ave.).

Buses (Provincial)

Baguio
DAU Exit
Balanga
Mariveles

Note: This terminal also hosts Saulog Transit buses, since Genesis and Saulog have a partnership.

How to Commute to Mendiola (University Belt Area) from Alabang

Start Point: Alabang Town Center
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Option 1: via SLEX

1. From Alabang Town Center, get on any jeep going to Alabang Starmall/Metropolis.
2. Get down at the loading/unloading point at Starmall and wait for a bus going to Lawton.

Note: The Lawton buses also pick up passengers there at the loading/unloading point so you don't need to move from where you got down, though you may need to wait for a few minutes.

3. Tell the conductor that you will get off at the corner of Quirino and Taft Ave. The bus stop is along Taft Ave. itself, just a few meters from the corner of Quirino and Taft.
4. From the bus stop, walk back and cross to the other side of Quirino Ave. (where Jollibee is) so that you can get onto the LRT-1 Quirino Ave. station.

Note: Although there's a stairway to the station near the bus stop, it's blocked off at the top so you really need to take the long way. Besides, it's a chance for you to grab a short bite or use the restroom at Jollibee since there is no restroom in the LRT station.

5. Ride the LRT train going to Monumento and get off at Doroteo Jose station.
6. At Doroteo Jose station, use the elevated walkway that connects Doroteo Jose station to LRT-2 Recto station (walkway entrance is on the same side as where you will exit the train).
7. At Recto station, exit on the other side where the flow of traffic is going to Cubao.
8. Just outside Recto station, get on any jeep going to Cubao and tell the driver you will be getting down at Mendiola.
9. From Recto, the jeep will make a left turn into Legarda St. so just get down at the corner after the jeep makes the turn. That corner is already Mendiola St. cor. Legarda.
10. Once at Mendiola St., you can take a pedicab or just walk to your destination. There are also Bacood / Quiapo jeeps that make the rounds along Mendiola and Tuberias Streets.

Option 2: via Alabang-Zapote Road

Note: The SLEX route is generally recommended because it's faster, but here's an alternate route for reference (or in case you'll be starting from deep in Las Pinas or near Zapote).

1. From Alabang Town Center, cross to the other side of Alabang-Zapote Road and wait for the bus going to Lawton or Sta. Cruz.
2. Tell the conductor you will be getting down at the corner of Buendia and Taft Ave.
3. Wait for the bus to make the turn into Taft and then get down.
4. Get onto the LRT-1 Gil Puyat (Buendia) station and ride the train going to Monumento. Get off at Doroteo Jose station.
5. At Doroteo Jose station, use the elevated walkway that connects Doroteo Jose station to LRT-2 Recto station (walkway entrance is on the same side as where you will exit the train).
6. At Recto station, exit on the other side where the flow of traffic is going to Cubao.
7. Just outside Recto station, get on any jeep going to Cubao and tell the driver you will be getting down at Mendiola.
8. From Recto, the jeep will make a left turn into Legarda St. so just get down at the corner after the jeep makes the turn. That corner is already Mendiola St. cor. Legarda.
9. Once at Mendiola St., you can take a pedicab or just walk to your destination. There are also Bacood / Quiapo jeeps that make the rounds along Mendiola and Tuberias Streets.