Catching a flight from Clark airport anytime soon? Aside from flying to and from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, many domestic and international flights also depart and land from Clark International Airport in Pampanga. While this airport seems farther compared to NAIA, it can be surprisingly quick (especially for those based in cities in the north) to get to the Clark Airport simply by taking a Point-to-Point (P2P) Bus.
Here’s all you need to know about how to get from Manila to Clark, including the routes, fares, schedules, and more as of 2026.
Disclaimer: Schedules and fares were updated on February 16, 2026 and are subject to change without prior notice.
What are the P2P Routes?
Genesis Transport Service offers various P2P bus routes to Clark from Manila, including from NAIA Terminal 3, Cubao, and Trinoma via SM City Clark. Buses depart daily with regular intervals, making it easy to catch a ride. Currently, these are the available routes coming from Metro Manila.
- Cubao to Clark Airport (via Trinoma / SM Clark)
- Clark Airport to Cubao (via SM Clark / Trinoma)
- Trinoma to Clark Airport (via SM Clark)
- Clark Airport to Trinoma (via SM Clark)
- NAIA 3 to Clark Airport (via SM Clark)
- Clark Airport to NAIA 3 (via SM Clark)
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What are the P2P Trip schedules?
As of January 2, 2026, the P2P Trip schedules as shared by Genesis Transport Inc.
Where are the terminals located?
- Cubao Terminal – 704 EDSA cor. New York, E. Rodriguez, Cubao, Quezon City
- Trinoma (behind Trinoma Mall Parking Lot)
- SM Clark – Transport Hub Main Gate Flagpole Area
- Clark Airport – Terminal 2, Arrival Area Bus Station
- NAIA 3 to Clark Airport – P450 (regular), P360 (discounted)
- NAIA 3 to SM Clark – P430 (regular), P344 (discounted)
- Clark Airport to NAIA 1, 2, and 3 – P450 (regular), P360 (discounted)
- Trinoma to Clark Airport – P310 (regular), P248 (discounted)
- Clark Airport to Trinoma – P310 (regular), P248 (discounted)
- Trinoma to SM Clark – P240 (regular), P192 (discounted)
How long is the travel time from Manila to Clark?
The travel time between Manila and Clark can take anywhere from 1.5hrs to 3hrs, depending on your point of origin, the traffic situation, and road conditions.
Recently, it took us two hours to get from Trinoma to Clark Airport on a Sunday morning, and about 1hr45min riding back from SM Clark to Trinoma. There’s no need to reserve tickets to ride the bus, and they leave fairly on schedule, with regular intervals, making it a reliable option.
Expect travel time of 2.5hrs to 3hrs if coming from NAIA Terminal 3.
How much does it cost to travel from Manila to Clark on the P2P bus?
Discounts are available for seniors, students, and PWDs with valid IDs.
Do you need to reserve tickets to ride the P2P bus?
While some trip schedules are available for online/advanced booking, most are walk-in only, so you don't need to reserve tickets to ride. Payment is made on the bus itself.
How do you get around Clark Airport?
Once you’re in Clark Airport, various transportation options are available from there to different points of North Luzon. Genesis also offers P2P routes to Baguio and Balanga in Bataan. Aside from the Genesis P2P Bus, Victory Liner, Inc., also operates P2P buses from Clark Airport to key destinations like Olongapo and Dagupan in Pangasinan.
Grab is available in Clark and offers a convenient option for those who want to know the fare upfront and use cashless payments. It costs roughly P188 from Clark Parade Grounds to SM City Clark via Grab.
For commuters, however, the cheapest option is to make use of the Clark Loop Bus, which travels to key locations within Clark, with rides ranging from P15 to P50. This bus, which docks at Bay 9 of the Arrival Bay, accepts cash and Beep Cards payments.
The Clark Loop Bus, which travels from SM Clark to the Clark Airport, takes passengers around all the key locations within Clark, including the Parade Grounds, Dinosaur Island, and various Clark hotels. From the airport, it costs just P25.25 to get to the Clark Museum. The Loop Bus is also ideal for tourists who want to roam the different attractions inside Clark. We’ll try to come up with a separate guide on the Clark Loop Bus soon.
For other transport services and contact info around Clark Airport, check out this website.
