SAGGAS

Now at the age of navigation aps, one can find his/her way to Sagada easily. But how will you know if it is a really a good choice provided that it is in the province where accuracy of info is less.


There are Three ways on how to navigate your way to Sagada.

1. Manila - Baguio - Sagada  >>>>
 in terms of distance this is the shortest and fastest route.
Here you can take the NLEX - SCTEX- TPLEX exit at Binalonan, Panggasinan Toll and continue your way via Mc Arthur Highway until Rosario, La Union where you will shift to Kennon Road.. beware though that incase you encounter Heavy (as in heavy talaga) Rain, it is best to use the Marcos Highway road (it takes longer but safer).

Upon entering Baguio, proceed to La Trinidad Benguet and follow 140 kms Halsema road to Sagada.
You will be in awe viewing those majestic mountain ranges and those Vegetable terraces along the way.

This is also the place where you will pass by the Philippines Highest Highway point at Sayangan, Atock Benguet.


Caution:

• There are lots of curves some are tight and inclinations of road here. Be sure that your brakes are well maintained.. Here you will not be able to use 5th gear ever.
• Road traffic - this road is heavily used by the locals transporting vegetables and daily commute so you need to be patient following vehicles and not counter flowing on not secure roads. wait for the best chance to over take..       just a tip: if the slower truck or any local vehicle signals to the right while you are following them, it means that they are allowing you to over take them.
• Fog - Fog occurs early in the morning like 2 am until 5 or 6 am , its not that dangerous, it's normal so just slow down a bit in your driving.

2. Manila - Solano - Banaue - Sagada 
This is a Scenic route, You will be able to view the Famous Banaue Rice Terraces while enjoying the drive.
Here, take the NLEX, SCTEX, TPLEX - Exit @ PURA (Gerona), but in my opinion, exit at the first toll VICTORIA - it is lesser in distance and faster reaching the PAN Asian highway or the MAHARLIKA highway at Talavera Nueva Ecija.. continue driving until San Jose then Carranglan Nueva ecija where you will encounter some curves and ascending roads to Santa Fe then finally Solano. From Bagabag Solano, you will take the Nueva Vizcaya -Ifugao road to the left until Banaue.

The road from Banaue to Sagada has lesser traffic so it will be a very comfortable drive.


3. Manila - Rosario La Union - Tagudin - Cervantes - Sagada
This is a also a relaxing drive as you will be able to pass by the Bessang Pass and Sea side beaches like San Juan La union. It is the longest in terms of distance but you save time and fuel because the highways are straight until you reach Suyo.

NLEX - SCTEX - TPLEX (exit at Binalonan) to Mc. Arthur Highway, follow the Ilocos bound highway until you will reach Bitalag just after Tagudin. You will then turn right to cervantes, the road here has lots of curves but there are less vehicles travelling so it would be manageable and comfortable still.

After cervantes, go to Tadian, Bauko, Sabangan and finally Sagada.


So what is the best route?
answer is you gotta try atleast two of them, you may try to go to sagada via banaue first, and when you go home, try the via baguio or via cervantes tagudin ...

Coming from Banaue to Sagada, you will view a village and it's "paypayew" (rice terraces) in awe..

For those who want to hire a vehicle from Manila and Back
GL Grandia  (maximum of 11 pax only)
Rate: 19,000
3 days 2 nights duration
Tour Guide Rates and Lodging not included

We can also arrange fro Van transfer from Baguio to Sagada and back.

09176589553

*Note: The Bus trip ends at Banaue; you will need to transfer to a public utility vehicle in order to get to Sagada travelling for another 3 hours.

MANILA - BANAUE (9 hours travel time)

Bus Name	Terminal Location			Fare	Contact
Ohayami bus	Manila Sampaloc			400	Booking go to ohayami website
	Banaue
*Note: single bus trip everyday
Schedule of Trips
Manila - Banaue		6:30 pm	2 additional trips are in included during peak seasons
Banaue - Manila		10:00 pm

Bus Name	Terminal Location			Fare	Contact
Dangwa Bus	Manila Cubao Kamia, Florida station northbound			500	Manila-Banaue  09154206501
	Banaue  near banaue hotel/hostel
*Note: single bus trip everyday
Schedule of Trips
Manila - Banaue		10:45 pm
Banaue - Manila		8:00 pm

BANAUE – BONTOC Jeepney Transport only (2.5 hours travel time)
Bus Name	Terminal Location		Fare	Contact
Public Utility Vehicle	Near the Banaue Public Market		150
*Note: officially there is a single jeepney trip daily
BANAUE - BONTOC		8:30 am
*There is scheduled trip for Bontoc to Banaue but we haven’t collected info regarding their official schedules.

If you missed the 8:30 jeepney going to Bontoc from Banaue, here’s an alternative.
*Note: the following are estimates of time buses from other places would pass by Banaue heading for Bontoc
Time estimates	Bus Name	Fare
5:30 am – 7:00 am	Coda Lines	170
10:00 am – 12:00 pm	Bonbon Bus	120
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm	Emmanuel Trans	120

BONTOC – BANAUE transportation (2.5 hours travel time)
Time Schedule	Vehicle type and Name	Location	Fare
7:00 am	Von Von Bus	Beside the municipal hall	120
8:00 am	AV Trans Bus	Beside the municipal hall	120
9:00 am	Emmanuel Bus	Behind Mountain hotel	120
12:00 nn	Jeepney	Beside the municipal hall	150
1:00 pm	Jeepney	Beside the municipal hall	150
3:00 pm	Cable Tours	Front of Cable Cafe	170
Info copied from Mr. Darwin Peckley

For Sagada Jeepney schedules,  CLICK HERE :D

GL and Lizardo Bus schedule
Baguio to Sagada		Lizardo GL GL GL Lizardo	Sagada to Baguio
Time	Trip		Time	Trip
3:00 am 6:30 am	1st 1st		5:00 am	1st
8:30 am	2nd		6:00 am	2nd
9:30 am	3rd		7:00 am	3rd
10:30 am	4th		8:00 am	4th
11:30 am	5th		9:00 am	5th
1:00 pm			10:00 am	6th
5:00 pm	last		1:00 pm 5:00 pm	Last
*Note: schedule of buses are subjected to change w/o notice
Regular fare = (php) 220			Student fare = (php) 176