Manila to La Union (San Juan) by car
See your price →Private transfer Manila to La Union (San Juan) by car: $205 sedan, $235 7-seater, $295 van, $380 Premium — per car, one way. 270 km, about 5 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
San Juan in La Union is the surf town of northern Luzon, about 270 km from Manila on the west coast. Buses stop on the highway; with boards, children or a late arrival at NAIA, a car to the beach resort door is the easy option.
- Distance270 km
- Drive time5 h
- Pricefrom $205
Manila to La Union (San Juan) by car: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Vios / Honda City or similar | $205 ≈ ₱12,510 | ≈ 103 | ≈ 68 | — | — |
| 7-seat SUV / MPV up to 5 Toyota Innova / Fortuner or similar | $235 ≈ ₱14,340 | ≈ 118 | ≈ 78 | ≈ 59 | — |
| Van (up to 10) up to 10 Toyota HiAce GL Grandia or similar | $295 ≈ ₱18,000 | ≈ 148 | ≈ 98 | ≈ 74 | ≈ 49 |
| Premium van up to 6 Toyota HiAce Super Grandia or similar, up to 6 | $380 ≈ ₱23,180 | ≈ 190 | ≈ 127 | ≈ 95 | ≈ 63 |
no night or weekend surcharge · return — price of the reverse route · entrance tickets and boat fees not included.
The road
NLEX, SCTEX and TPLEX to the end of the expressway at Rosario, then north along the coastal Manila North Road through San Fernando to San Juan.
Worth stopping
- Lunch on TPLEX
- Combine with Baguio: La Union is about 1.5–2 hours down the mountain
Good to know
- Surfboards: tell us the number and length — we send a van if needed.
- Manila to La Union and on to Baguio on one trip? Ask for a multi-stop price on WhatsApp.
- Same price from NAIA.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls (NLEX, SLEX, CALAX, CCLEX where used), parking
- English-speaking driver
- Meet & greet with a name sign at the airport, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for food or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
PhpRide: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (English is an official language of the Philippines); a Russian-speaking driver is rarely available — ask, and we confirm before you pay
Manila to La Union (San Juan) by car: questions
How much is Manila to La Union?
$205 for a sedan, $235 for a 7-seater, $295 for a van up to 10 — per car, tolls included.
How long does it take?
About 5 hours by car outside holidays.
Can you carry surfboards?
Yes, in the van or on request in the 7-seater; tell us the boards when booking.