Planning to fly to or from the Clark International Airport (CRK) in Pampanga anytime soon? Or maybe you want to get around the Clark Freeport Zone for sightseeing, but don’t have a private vehicle. You may want to consider using the Clark Loop Bus. In case you didn’t know, Clark operates a modern bus rapid transit system within the airport vicinity.
For travelers, commuters, and local workers in the area, the bus serves as an efficient and reliable mode of public transportation, connecting the major hub of SM City Clark to Clark International Airport and various commercial establishments and offices around the area.
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This transportation option is also ideal for tourists who want to roam the different attractions inside Clark without driving or booking taxi rides. The route passes several hotels, restaurants, museums, a duty-free grocery, the Parade Grounds, and other points of interest. Combined with the Genesis P2P Bus traveling from NAIA Terminal 3 to Clark and Trinoma to Clark, the Clark Loop bus makes it more cost-efficient to get around Clark purely by public transport.
Here’s all you need to know about getting around using the Clark Loop Bus, including their routes, schedules and fares as of 2026.
NOTE: The schedules may be adjusted without prior notice due to weather conditions, bus maintenance, or other operational requirements.
Where to ride the Clark Loop Bus:
The Clark Loop Bus begins its first pick-up/drop-off at SM City Clark and takes its passengers to all the key locations within Clark until its last stop—the Clark International Airport. You can find the bus loading zone outside SM City Clark in the same area where the Genesis P2P Buses make a stop on the way to the airport.
At the airport, the Clark Loop Bus parks at Bay 9 right outside the Arrival Zone. Upon exiting the airport, this is on the right side of the terminal, across the street from Starbucks. There’s a bench and a schedule of the Loop Bus posted for guidance.
What are the bus stops on the Clark Loop?
- CRK Airport Terminal (Bay 9)
- Mabalacat Gate
- Picnic Grounds/Dinosaur Island
- Texas Instruments/El Kabayo
- Centennial Road
- Puregold/UP Clark
- National Museum of Clark
- Midori Hotel / Hann Casino Resort
- Filinvest Mimosa Plus
- PLDT – Smart Clark
- Clark Museum
- Barn Houses / Quest Hotel
- Parade Grounds / Children’s Playground
- CDC Corporate Offices
- CDC BOSS (Bldg. 2126)
- Clark One Stop Government Center / D’Heights
- Ametron
- Sapangbato / Uncle John’s
- Clark Electric
- Berthaphil I
- Clark Center
- Philexcel Gate
- Friendship Gate
- Don Juico Gate
- Clark City Front Steel Parking
- Clark Cityfront Mall
- Bayanihan Park Terminal
What’s the schedule of the Clark Loop Bus?
The Clark Loop Bus leaves at regular hourly intervals. A full loop trip from SM Clark to the Clark Airport usually takes about an hour due to the various stops.
Here’s the updated schedule of the Clark Loop Bus as of 2026, as shared on their Facebook Page. According to the operator, the Clark Loop has a separate schedule for weekdays and weekends.
Clark Loop Bus Route Guide:
- Northbound: Bayanihan Terminal / SM Clark Flagpole to Mabalacat Terminal / CRK Airport
- Southbound: Mabalacat Terminal / CRK Airport to Bayanihan Terminal / SM Clark Flagpole
Airport Express Stops (vice versa)
The direct service Clark Loop Bus to and from Clark International Airport has fewer stops, namely:
- Bayanihan Terminal
- SM City Clark (Flagpole Area)
- Friendship Gate
- Philexcel Gate
- Royce Hotel and Casino
- Filinvest Mimosa
- Hann Hotels (Hann · Widus · Swissotel · Marriott)
- Mabalacat Gate
- CRK New Airport Building
What are the payment options on the Clark Loop bus?
The Clark Loop bus system is primarily cashless and operates through the use of Beep Cards or Beep QR tickets. You can use the same Beep cards you use for the MRT and LRT lines or purchase new cards at different on-site kiosks. Passengers must tap in when boarding and tap out when exiting to avoid being charged the full loop fare. Here’s a detailed guide to reloading beep cards via Gcash. Beep cards can be purchased at the SM City Clark main entrance (near the flagpole) and CRK Airport (Departure Area Bay 9).
When we recently rode the bus, the driver was also accepting payments in cash and Gcash.
How much is the fare on the Clark Loop bus?
The fare on the Clark Loop Bus ranges from P15 for the shortest trips and up to P49.50 for the longest, end-to-end ride. Fares vary based on the distance traveled. Check out the graphics below for the detailed fare matrix for regular northbound and southbound routes.
Hope this guide helps our readers travel and explore the Clark development zone!
