Travel: Going to Sagada From Baguio

Sagada is about 400 kilometers north of the Philippine capital of Manila. It is in the middle of the Luzon landmass and is nestled in a valley along the Cordillera Mountain Range. There are two major routes to Sagada – one on the western and more developed side via Baguio City and the other along the east via Banaue.

Manila to Baguio

Victory Liner is the bus line of choice to Baguio City. The company offers almost eighty trips a day from its five bus stations in Metro Manila. The two biggest stations are the ones in Pasay (convenient for those in the Pasay-Manila-Makati area) and Cubao (convenient for those from Quezon City). A bus leaves every hour on the hour. You can call 02-833-5019 to 20 (Pasay) and 02-727-4534 (Cubao) for ticket inquiries and reservations. Unless its peak season (April – May), it’s very likely that you won’t need a reservation. You may simply go to the station and buy the tickets there for the next bus.

Price: 460 Php ~12 USD
Schedule: Every hour
Duration: 6-8 hours. If you leave Manila late at night (around 10 PM, you can arrive in Baguio before 5 AM). Traffic jams in Manila and other cities along the way can dramatically change your time of arrival.
Stops: The bus stops twice at provincial stations for restroom breaks. The stations also have concessionaire stands for light snacks and drinks.

Tips

  • To maximize your time, leave Manila during late night. This allows you to evade the heavy rush hour traffic and ensures that you’ll get the first trip out of Baguio to Sagada.
  • Instead of buying food and drinks from the concessionaires, stock up on snacks before boarding the bus. The prices are a bit jacked up so you’ll end up saving more if you come prepared.

From Baguio To Sagada

Upon arriving at Baguio, you may take a cab to the Dangwa Bus Station. The cab fare will cost about 40-50 Php (~1+ USD). Locate the Lizardo Transit station – facing the station, it’s on the LEFT side. They have a small ticket booth where you could buy tickets minutes before the bus leaves. The first trip

Price: 220 Php ~ 5.50 USD
Schedule: First bus leaves at 630AM. The last bus leaves at 1 PM.
Trip Duration: 6-7 hours (The roads are pretty rough)
Stops: The bus makes two stops. There are restrooms and food stalls in the vicinity as well.

SAGADA – BAGUIO (for the way back)

Schedule: First bus leaves at 5 AM. Last bus leaves at 1 PM. One bus every hour, on the hours.

Tips

  • Be prepared. Take medication for motion sickness if necessary.
  • The buses are not air-conditioned and even if the region is known for cold weather, the sun could prove to be quite an adversary at mid-day. Don’t forget to apply sunblock.

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Filed under: Travel — Benj @ February 22, 2008 - 5:04 pm

85 Comments »

  1. lapo bang byahe mula manila to sagada? sbi nila meron daw mla-bontoc-sagada? san ba sakayan? para kcng mas mahaba byahe pag daan k pa ng baguio den sagada. saka kano po fare and kano po kaya nid ng 1 person for dis trip?

    Comment by jB Cionelo — March 3, 2008 @ 7:08 pm

  2. [...] Mountain Province. It is about 12 hours from Manila and a mere 45 minutes from Sagada. Compared to Baguio, there are definitely less buses going to [...]

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  3. Hi jB Cionelo, thanks for droppin’ by our site. There is no direct Manila-Sagada bus. Yes there is Manila-Bontoc-Sagada, but it is still two rides (Manila to Bontoc via bus and Bontoc-Sagada via jeep) see latest entry by Benj, Travel:Going to Sagada From Bontoc. Almost the same travel time.

    Comment by Angel — March 3, 2008 @ 10:27 pm

  4. kaya ba ng innova yung road from baguio-sagada- banaue drive

    Comment by mai — March 18, 2008 @ 2:13 pm

  5. Hi mai, there are rough roads going to Sagada and Banaue, so “I” (personally) do not suggest driving your Innova.

    Comment by Angel — March 19, 2008 @ 9:09 am

  6. what’s time is the last trip of the bus from sagada going to baguio? :) thanks!

    Comment by Jools — March 29, 2008 @ 4:28 pm

  7. 1 pm. :)

    Comment by Benj — March 29, 2008 @ 4:52 pm

  8. hi!

    We are planning to take a side trip in Sagada 1st week of May after our convention in Baguio. Is there a route from Sagada to Mla without going back to Baguio again? And how many hours is the travel time? thanks

    Comment by Ching — April 2, 2008 @ 12:50 pm

  9. Yup.

    Via Bontoc/Banaue. The trip will be around 10-11 hours. That’s still roughly the same amount of time you’ll need to go down via the other side. I emailed you. :)

    Comment by Benj — April 2, 2008 @ 1:28 pm

  10. Thanks Benj! I got the mail already. In that case, we will do as advised.

    Thanks to this site! It’s a great help. We look forward for the upcoming Sagada adventure especially the cave exploration. The photos are very inviting. At least, we will be able to touch (i suppose!) the stalactites and stalagmites unlike in the underground river in Palawan that we can only look at them. In fairness though, the underground river is a breathtaking site!

    Comment by Ching — April 2, 2008 @ 2:09 pm

  11. If you want to check out the Banaue Rice Terraces, you could opt to take the other route. :)

    Comment by Benj — April 2, 2008 @ 3:12 pm

  12. hi! im dyenn…my friends and i are planning to visit sagada dis 3rd wk of april..but we’re kind of short of budget..do you mind suggesting accomodotion that is cheaper than php200/day/head?thanks a lot…

    Comment by dyenn — April 4, 2008 @ 11:06 pm

  13. This site has been very helpful. my friends and i are going to sagada this may. can’t wait!!! thanks.-jan

    Comment by jannice — April 9, 2008 @ 12:16 pm

  14. how much ang total na magagastos pag punta sagada from manila at balikan??? kasama na ung accomodation at fare at fud?? mga magno roughly?

    Comment by rodee — April 9, 2008 @ 1:14 pm

  15. Transportation – 1200/head
    accommodation – 200/head/night
    Food – 100-150/meal; or just bring your own stocks.
    Tours – very variable. Please read the other parts of this site. Most often, you will find the answers there

    3500 is a doable amount. Just bring canned food and cook it at the hotel.

    Comment by Benj — April 9, 2008 @ 1:31 pm

  16. Hi Benj!

    Yes, we’ve decided to take the Banaue/Bontoc route going back to Manila so we could have a glimpse of the Banaue Rice Terraces. We believe the site would be worth the rough and long travel. :)

    Comment by Ching — April 17, 2008 @ 1:41 pm

  17. [...] Via Baguio [...]

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  18. hi! how will i go back to baguio from sagada? what time does the bus leaves? thank you!

    Comment by emperez — May 3, 2008 @ 8:45 pm

  19. hi! how will i go back to baguio from sagada? what time does the bus leave sagada?

    Comment by emperez — May 3, 2008 @ 8:47 pm

  20. Hello emperez, GL Trans/Lizardo buses leave Sagada every hour, the earliest leaves at 5 in the morning, the last leaves 1PM.

    Comment by Angel — May 3, 2008 @ 11:20 pm

  21. What time does the last bus leave from sagada to baguio?

    Comment by Kevin — May 6, 2008 @ 10:32 am

  22. oops.. didnt see the other comments.

    Comment by Kevin — May 6, 2008 @ 10:36 am

  23. Hi! do you know what time the Victory buses leave from Baguio to Manila?? thanks!

    Comment by Patty — June 3, 2008 @ 8:13 pm

  24. Hi! Do you know what time the Victory buses leave from Baguio back to Manila? Thanks!

    Comment by Patty — June 3, 2008 @ 8:14 pm

  25. [...] Liner have increased the price of the ticket for Manila to Baguio from 380-390 (~10 USD) pesos to 450-460 (~ 12 USD) depending on on which station you choose to [...]

    Pingback by Visit Sagada » Fare Adjustment Summary — June 12, 2008 @ 5:10 pm

  26. hi were planning to go to baguio this 1st week of july 2008 then sagada will bring our own car vios if possible can we go their by car from baguio to sagada?need your comments.thank 63

    Comment by ma.louise tan — June 14, 2008 @ 12:13 pm

  27. It’s doable but it’s not recommended. :) I sent you an email.

    Comment by Benj — June 14, 2008 @ 1:41 pm

  28. Is it ok to go to Sagada this month of June or July? It’s rainy season na kasi, hindi ba delikado ang byahe dun. We’re planning kasi to go there end of this month.

    Comment by anna — June 16, 2008 @ 5:42 pm

  29. Hi! My friend and I are planning to go to Sagada this end of June. Okay ba ang byahe pag ganitong tag-ulan?

    Comment by anna — June 16, 2008 @ 5:46 pm

  30. Considering that both routes to Sagada have almost the same travel time, my question is, which one is the safest? By safe I mean, wider roads, less prone to falling off a cliff.

    Comment by Brenda — July 29, 2008 @ 3:21 pm

  31. Considering that both routes to Sagada have almost the same travel time, my question would be, which one is the safest? By safe I mean wider roads, lesser chance for the bus or jeep to fall off a cliff.

    Comment by Brenda — July 29, 2008 @ 3:24 pm

  32. Also, which route has the best view?

    Comment by Brenda — July 30, 2008 @ 1:51 pm

  33. Hi Brenda, best view would be Banawe/Bontoc. Same road condition for any route.

    Comment by Angel — July 31, 2008 @ 3:21 pm

  34. Anna, as long as there is no typhoon affecting the region, Sagada trip is a go.

    Comment by Angel — July 31, 2008 @ 3:23 pm

  35. hi. im planning of going to baguio with my sister. thanks for the information ha. Hope we enjoy travelling there.

    Comment by edith — August 6, 2008 @ 10:27 am

  36. If we are leaving here in Manila 6 am in the morning
    do you think there’s a bus going to Sagada in the afternoon?

    Comment by Mark — August 26, 2008 @ 2:16 am

  37. ,im planning po to go to sagada this coming sept. 17. im thinking to stay there for good. my mga jobs po ba dun para sa mga tulad kong higschool grad lang? i really need a job. tnx po

    Comment by grace — September 1, 2008 @ 12:37 pm

  38. we’re planning to go to sagada after visiting baguio, how many days should we alot to enjoy sagada? also, are there any tour guide we can avail to help us around?

    Comment by chats chan — September 17, 2008 @ 10:09 pm

  39. Sir ung bus (Lizardo) ba from Baguio-Sagada every hour ang trip? TNX

    Comment by Karlo De Leon — September 26, 2008 @ 9:39 am

  40. Sir ung bus po ba from Baguio-Sagada is every hour ang alis?

    Comment by Karlo De Leon — September 26, 2008 @ 9:48 am

  41. Hi Karlo,

    Based on experience, oo, every hour. pero kung puno na, aalis na yun. so make sure that you buy tickets agad..and if you can save seats kasi madami sumasakay going to sagada. at kung kakain kayo, eat fast.haha :)

    Comment by jools — September 30, 2008 @ 10:06 am

  42. how about if sagada-mla via banaue? possible? safe? how’s the view? hehe thanks

    Comment by belle — September 30, 2008 @ 5:43 pm

  43. Hi is the PHP220 bus fare from baguio to sagada still in effect? And is it advisable to go there this weekend.. considering it was forecasted to have occassional rains in baguio… (i’ll be having the baguio-sagada route) thanks!

    Comment by Astrid — October 7, 2008 @ 4:25 pm

  44. Hi, my friend and I are planning to visit SAGADA on October 23-25, would it be possibble to meet group there to join the group trip?

    Comment by jet — October 14, 2008 @ 4:17 pm

  45. every day po ba ang bus trip going to Sagada from Baguio ng lizardo transit?

    Comment by lizzy — October 15, 2008 @ 2:40 pm

  46. How many days do we stay in sagada to see its beauty? 2-3 days enough? Mavi

    Comment by mavi rondaris — November 4, 2008 @ 9:57 am

  47. Lizzy, Yes.
    If you read the article, it actually says that there are 7 trips a day.

    Mavi, figure in the amount of time it takes to get to Sagada. :) 24 hours will be your travel time To-and-from Sagada. The schedule of buses also means that your “last” day in Sagada can’t extend to past 1PM. Your first day also can’t start earlier than 11AM if you’re going via Baguio.
    With that schedule, YOU WILL ONLY HAVE 1 full day in Sagada. Gets?

    Comment by Benj — November 4, 2008 @ 1:33 pm

  48. how much is the fare from manila to banaue( i mean the adjusted fare)? is it really 462php from manila? am scheduled to go there on the 28th of this month please advise.thanks

    Comment by joel — November 17, 2008 @ 7:32 am

  49. good day ppl..just wanna ask if i want to see the banawe rice terraces…where..is that found also in sagada if i need to go to sagada..we are planning to go there feb. 1 and i am from cebu.. it’s our first time… please help us..

    Comment by Ramces P. Dungog — January 15, 2009 @ 8:55 pm

  50. if i want to see the rice terraces..where i willgo

    Comment by Ramces P. Dungog — January 15, 2009 @ 8:57 pm

  51. [...] fare going to Sagada regardless of where you go – may it be via Baguio, Bontoc or Banaue is more or less the same. The cost will be running up close to 1500 php (37 [...]

    Pingback by Visit Sagada » The Sagada Budget Matrix — February 21, 2009 @ 12:52 am

  52. Hi,

    Im planning to go Sagada with my family this holy week. My dad really prefers to go with our own transpo but I read in one of the comments here that it’s not advisable to do that? We attempted to go Sagada from banaue 2 years ago but we had to turn back midway because there was a landslide. The roads then were ok for a revo. No improvement since then?

    In any case, if we take the bauio route, is there parking in the Dangwa Bus Station or any nearby parking lot we can leave our car? Also, would you have the contact number of Lizardo Transit? I can’t find them on the web, we would like to book the tickets in advance.

    Kindly email me your feedback, really appreciate this. Thanks so much for your help! I’m sure you’re a blessing for a lot of first timers like our family :)

    Comment by Raine Romero — March 2, 2009 @ 1:54 pm

  53. Heard that the road from Baguio to Sagada has greatly improved. We used both routes mid of last year, the road from Banuae – Sagada was much bumpier and at one point, the road was almost completely washed out.

    Not to say that the road from Sagada to Baguio wasn’t heart-stopping either, but you will manage to drive parts of the way on very good road as compared to the other wherein it’s just ONE BIG bumpy ride.

    You also get to passby the highest point in Luzon (via Baguio-Sagada), so I guess it’s worth the long travel. One can see rice terraces littered along the way from from Sagada to Baguio.

    Comment by glue — March 2, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

  54. What’s the status of the road from Baguio to Sagada? Will an ordinary sedan endure the roads? Im planning to go there sometime this March.

    Thanks a lot

    Comment by jeffry joven — March 3, 2009 @ 4:30 pm

  55. [...] Via the Manila – Baguio City – Sagada route (Visit Sagada recommends this route) [...]

    Pingback by Visit Sagada » Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): (Almost Everything You Need To Know) — March 9, 2009 @ 1:50 pm

  56. Hi! We’re planning to go to Sagada on May. However, my partner haven’t been to Baguio. So, I want to tour him for a while in Baguio. What would you suggest? I’m thinking of going to Sagada first because of the limited transportation then tour him to Baguio after the Sagada trip.

    I want to see the rice terraces, of course. Please help me. THis is also my first time going to Sagada that’s why I want this to be memorable.

    Can you also help me look for a good hotel/apartelle for accommodation? I’ve read that there’s a 200/night/head accommodation there. Aren’t there any increase so far? We also have a tight budget.

    Please help me plan this trip. Thank you so much in advance! :)

    Comment by Aiza Alvarez — March 11, 2009 @ 12:53 pm

  57. Hi! We’re planning to go to Sagada on May. However, my partner haven’t been to Baguio. So, I want to tour him for a while in Baguio. What would you suggest? I’m thinking of going to Sagada first because of the limited transportation then tour him to Baguio after the Sagada trip.

    I want to see the rice terraces, of course. Please help me. THis is also my first time going to Sagada that’s why I want this to be memorable.

    Can you also help me look for a good hotel/apartelle for accommodation? I’ve read that there’s a 200/night/head accommodation there. Aren’t there any increase so far? We also have a tight budget.

    Please help me plan this trip. Thank you so much in advance!

    Comment by Aiza — March 11, 2009 @ 1:00 pm

  58. Hi. I’m rona. I’ve a lot of questions to ask since we are a group of 20 people who’d like to tour Sagada. Hope you can reply to my email as soon as you can! Thanks!

    Comment by Rona — March 13, 2009 @ 4:48 pm

  59. Can a 4×2 pick-up manage the Baguio-Sagada road? I see jeepney’s in pictures travelling to sagada.

    Comment by Romeo Lopez — March 20, 2009 @ 1:55 pm

  60. hi! i would just like to ask if it’s ok if we take the route from baguio-sagada in going there, then on our way back would be the other route, from sagada to banaue? so we could be able to see the terraces..
    Thanks! ;-D

    Comment by KIm — March 20, 2009 @ 11:47 pm

  61. Hi! :-) just wanted to ask din po, ok ba ang December Month to visit Sagada?
    I’ve been planning sOoOOOoo long na pumunta na sa Sagada, finally ngayong year tuloy na tuloy na…

    Comment by pazzy — March 21, 2009 @ 11:03 pm

  62. December is a great month – especially BEFORE the holidays. :)

    My brother and I spent a week there – December 22-28. There were a lot of people from the 28th-31st, but from 22-27, the crowd was just right.

    Comment by Benj — March 22, 2009 @ 8:21 pm

  63. hi…we will be visiting Baguio in June and we plan to include Banaue so we can see the Rice Terraces. Should we stay in Sagada or Banaue? unfortunately, we have limited time. only 1 day. can we do it? what can u recommend? tnx for your help.

    Comment by toi — April 4, 2009 @ 1:28 pm

  64. are there buses, Baguio-Sagada after 5pm?

    Comment by Toi — April 4, 2009 @ 2:32 pm

  65. Hi.So glad to have found this site.Actually,i have sent an email already.Just wanted to know if its ok to bring kids to Sagada,ages 7 & 9.My eldest,would like to see the rice terraces=)..Can u also suggest the best place to stay & cheap,too.Thanks & this is really a nice & helpful site.

    Comment by Khryz — April 4, 2009 @ 5:39 pm

  66. great website! advisable po ba n pmunta ng sagada ng months of Dec-Jan? thanks!

    Comment by maKa! — April 5, 2009 @ 7:45 am

  67. Hi!We are planning to go to Sagada this coming May. Can we ask your suggestions/recommendations? We want to have the trip by day from Manila to Baguio and stay in Baguio overnight. From Baguio to Banaue and to Sagada na. Is this a doable itinerary? What time of the day can we depart from Baguio so we can arrive Sagada by noon time? We want kasi to travel by daytime. Picture taking lang kami sa Banaue.Pls. email me.

    Comment by Mary Ann — April 10, 2009 @ 2:24 pm

  68. hi! me and my friend are planning to go to sagada this weekend. is it advisable to go to sagada just the two of us? how much do you think our budget should be? can you suggest an itinerary for us? thank you in advance! :)

    Comment by teds — April 14, 2009 @ 5:25 pm

  69. hi! this site is so cool and useful.. i was just wondering though if the baguio-sagada route passes through halsema highway? it’s so scenic daw kasi and i don’t want to miss it on my upcoming trip : )

    Comment by jes — April 15, 2009 @ 7:47 pm

  70. I’m going to Sagada this weekend with our Starex van..can u tell me the roads situation and advise. Thanks

    Comment by adrian — April 21, 2009 @ 1:50 pm

  71. Hi.. we are planning to drive our Starex to Sagada this weekend, what’s the road condition going to Sagada from Baguio?

    Comment by Adrian — April 21, 2009 @ 2:17 pm

  72. Can an automatic sportivo 4×2 manage the baguio-sagada road? What is the condition of the road going to sagada?

    Comment by beng — April 22, 2009 @ 9:11 am

  73. Hi. Can an Isuzu crosswind XUV (4×2) or a 4×2 pickup truck can manage the off-road swings going to sagada??we’re planning for this weekend..thanks.

    Comment by Jay — April 26, 2009 @ 7:45 pm

  74. Yup. :) We took a couple of Isuzu Fuego 10 years ago and it was a fairly easy drive (on worse roads)

    Comment by Benj — April 27, 2009 @ 12:18 am

  75. we intend to go to sagada this may 1st. manila baguio then sagada and then going back via banaue to manila. we are using a fortuner 4×4. Appreciate any updates if the roads have improved and whether our planned route is doable. Thanks for any info you can provie.

    Comment by Boots — April 28, 2009 @ 10:59 pm

  76. Pano po kaya ang itenerary if we only have 2 days for the trip. As in, we only want to experience the cave. Thanx

    Comment by red — April 29, 2009 @ 3:47 pm

  77. Hi. My wife and I and kids are set to go to Sagada via Baguio from May 18-21 and we’ll stay at the Rock Inn. We prefer to take our Starex van for the trip, encouraged by third party inputs that the van will endure the trip and that the roads from Baguio to Sagada are very much well-paved/maintained (about 90% daw). Since this is the first time we’re doing this, I’d appreciate if you could just help me out with the following:
    1 – What road/s do I take from Baguio to Sagada? Are there guideposts/signs along the way?
    2 – Our daughters are aged 15, 10 and 5. Would it be safe for the younger ones to take the treks, cave visits, etc.?
    Hope to hear from you soon.
    By the way, your site is so informative and friendly. In fact, it’s the only site I’ve ventured into to attempt to post my queries as I found you guys accommodating and well-informed and updated. More power and God bless.

    Comment by Claro Contreras — April 30, 2009 @ 7:46 am

  78. Hi. me and my fiance’ are planning to visit sagada via baguio. I’ve read the weather forecast and it says that its also raining in baguio same as here in manila. Do you think we could still make our dream vacation into reality? Can we still see the sceneric view along the way or just the fogs? Please advise…. —worried.

    Comment by Dan — April 30, 2009 @ 9:28 am

  79. Hi. me and my fiance will visit sagada via baguio route and we’re planning to leave tonight (april 30). I’ve seen in the weather forecast that its raining in baguio same as here in manila. Do you think its still safe for us to go there on this weather condition? Can we still see the sceneric view along the way or just the fogs? This is our dream vacation. Please help.

    Comment by Dan — April 30, 2009 @ 9:35 am

  80. go. :) chances are, it’s just drizzling in sagada (same as last year when we went there)

    Comment by jools — May 2, 2009 @ 4:30 pm

  81. hi! it’ll be my first time to go to sagada if ever this trip would push through. my friend and i are planning to go to sagada this end of may. can you help me plan this trip, what places to visit and how much money would i be needing for my entire stay of 3days/2nights (including the tour). thank you so mucH!

    Comment by yhiel — May 4, 2009 @ 9:23 pm

  82. Hi! my friends and I are planning to go to Sagada this May 16.. I just want to know if it is still safe to go despite the effects/damages(?) brought by Bagyong Emong.. what’s the condition of Sagada now, after Emong?

    Comment by adelle — May 11, 2009 @ 5:56 pm

  83. hi i have guests coming from u.s and would like to visit sagada, what are the easiest routes going there, are there hotels that are nice and clean since they are very much particular with it esp the restrooms.
    sos!

    Comment by chumee — May 23, 2009 @ 12:09 am

  84. I know July and August are not the best months to visit Sagada but these are the only available time for our group to go. Same query as above, what is the road condition of the Baguio-Sagada route? Let’s say there is no typhoon just the annual rain as a factor. Urgent response needed. Thanks

    Comment by BenRaq — June 25, 2009 @ 12:45 pm

  85. Im planning to come home to phils this august. Im looking for a good tourist spot and i think sagada is one of the best place to spend my vacation with my whole family. Can u let me know the route goin to sagada from pampanga? And the way goin to residential lodge.. Thank u so much

    Comment by Keneth — June 28, 2009 @ 8:26 am

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