Five Star bus tickets, routes and fares
Five Star Bus Company is one of the long-running northern Luzon operators, linking Metro Manila with Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan and the Cagayan Valley. PinoyTravel is an authorised online retailer, so you can reserve and pay for a seat instead of queueing at the terminal.
Departures use two Metro Manila terminals — the Five Star terminal in Cubao, Quezon City, and the Five Star terminal in Pasay Malibay. The flagship long-haul is Cubao to Tuguegarao City, the capital of Cagayan, which arrives at the Five Star terminal on 3500 Diversion Road in Balzain West.
Five Star bus fares and travel times
| Route | Trips per day | Travel time | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubao → Cabanatuan City | 7 | 4h 00 | ₱315 |
| Cubao → Dagupan City | 5 | 4h 30 | ₱526 |
| Cubao → Tuguegarao City | 6 | 15h 00 | ₱1,161 |
| Tuguegarao City → Cubao | 5 | 15h 00 | ₱1,161 |
Fares are the lowest adult one-way price and vary by seat class, date and remaining availability.
Five Star bus routes
Five Star bus — frequently asked questions
How much is the Five Star bus fare from Cubao?
Cubao to Cabanatuan City starts at ₱315, Cubao to Dagupan City at ₱526 and Cubao to Tuguegarao City at ₱1,161 one way.
How long is the Cubao to Tuguegarao bus ride?
About 15 hours. Six trips run each day from the Five Star terminal in Cubao, between 08:00 and 23:00, and five come back from Tuguegarao between 05:30 and 17:30.
Which terminals does Five Star use in Metro Manila?
Two: the Five Star terminal in Cubao, Quezon City, and the Five Star terminal in Pasay Malibay. The route you pick determines which one your bus leaves from.
Where does the Five Star bus stop in Tuguegarao?
At the Five Star Bus Company terminal on 3500 Diversion Road, Balzain West, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.
Can I book a Five Star bus ticket online?
Yes. PinoyTravel is an authorised online retailer for Five Star, so you pick your trip, pay online and receive an e-ticket instead of queueing at the terminal.