The ALPS Bus Schedule is your roadmap to stress-free intercity travel from Manila to Batangas, Naga, Legazpi, Sorsogon, and vice versa: it shows departure times, estimated journey lengths, pick-up and drop-off terminals, and the types of coaches assigned to each trip. Whether you’re commuting for work, going home for the holidays, or taking a weekend escape, understanding how ALPS schedules work helps you choose the best departure, choose a seat class that fits your needs, and arrive at your destination on time.
The company builds its schedule around demand, route distance, and fleet availability. Popular routes and their travel time include:
Metro Manila – Camarines Sur (Naga, Iriga, Nabua): daily evening departures to serve overnight passengers. Travel time: 10 hours.
Metro Manila – Albay (Legazpi, Tabaco city): daily evening departures to serve overnight passengers. Travel time: 11 hours.
Metro Manila – Sorsogon (Sorsogon city grand terminal, Gubat): daily evening departures to serve overnight passengers. Travel time: 12 hours.
Metro Manila – Batangas (Batangas city pier, Batangas city grand terminal, San Juan, Lipa city): every hour departure from morning to evening to serve a 2-hour travel time.
Metro Manila – Aklan – Iloilo: daily morning departures to serve day and overnight passengers. Travel time: 21+ hours.
Aurora Cubao, EDSA Cubao, PITX, LRT Buendia, Alabang, and SM Mega Mall are the terminals in Metro Manila from where buses depart frequently for the Bicol region. For each route, ALPS runs Executive class buses for short distances (Batangas, Sm Lipa), Executive Solo, and Executive Luxury coaches for long-distance (Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon) overnight travel.
| Route | Departure |
|---|---|
| Cubao — Naga, Iriga, Nabua | 18:30 |
| PITX — Naga, Iriga, Nabua | 20:00 |
| Cubao — Legazpi | 17:00, 19:30 |
| PITX — Legazpi | 17:00, 19:00 |
| Cubao — Tabaco | 17:00, 19:30 |
| PITX — Tabaco | 17:00, 19:30 |
| Cubao — Sorsogon | 17:30 |
| PITX — Sorsogon | 18:00 |
| Cubao — Polangui | 17:00 |
| Cubao — Ligao city | 17:00 |
| Cubao — Aklan — Iloilo | 09:00 |
| Alabang — Aklan — Iloilo | 10:00 |
| Route | Departure |
|---|---|
| EDSA Cubao — Batangas city pier | 24 hours |
| EDSA Cubao — Batangas city grand terminal | 5:00 am to 7:00 pm daily |
| Aurora Cubao — Batangas city grand terminal | 5:00 am to 8:00 pm daily |
| SM Megamall — Batangas city grand terminal | 2:00 am to 10:00 pm daily |
| EDSA Cubao — San Juan | 4:00 am to 7:00 pm (Every hour) |
| LRT Buendia — San Juan | 4:00 am to 7:00 pm daily (Every hour) |
| PITX — San Juan | 18:00 |
| Route | Departure |
|---|---|
| EDSA Cubao — SM Lipa | 24 hours |
| PITX / LRT — SM Lipa | 05:00, 12:00, 14:30 |
| Aurora Cubao — SM Lipa | 5:00 am to 8:00 pm (Every hour) |
| SM Megamall — SM Lipa | 02:00, 03:30, 05:00, 06:00 to 22:00 (Every hour) |
| Ayala Malls — Lipa city / Batangas city | 5:00 am to 8:00 pm (Every hour) |
| Market Transport Terminal — Lipa city | 5:00 am to 9:00 pm (Every hour) |
To get the most accurate, up-to-date ALPS bus timetable:
ALPS Bus booking portal/app — the most reliable source for schedule, coach type, ticket price, and exact terminal. Use the official site or 12go to check the schedule or online booking.
Terminal ticket counters — on-site staff can confirm same-day departures and last-minute schedules.
Social media & advisories — for large disruptions (weather, strikes, road closures), the operator updates advisories on its official Facebook Page.
The ALPS Bus Schedule is designed to make travel planning predictable and convenient. Ready to check departures? Visit the PHBUS booking page, enter your route and date, and view the live ALPS Bus Schedule to secure your seat today. Safe travels!
