🚌 Buses to Masbate
The budget classic: board in Manila in the afternoon, sleep through Bicol, and the bus itself rolls onto the ferry at Pilar. You wake up on the island.
| Operator | Route | Duration | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicol Isarog | Masbate City → Cubao (Manila) | ~21h (bus rides the ferry) | ₱950 economy · ~₱1,455 aircon · ₱2,200–2,450 sleeper | Departures 09:30 · 10:00 · 11:05 · 11:30 from Zurbito St. (pier site). Cubao → Masbate departs ~09:00. |
| Bicol Isarog (Aroroy branch) | Aroroy → Cubao | ~17h | ~₱1,300–1,800 | Departs 08:30. |
| Bicol Isarog (Cataingan branch) | Cataingan → Cubao | ~21h | ~₱1,250–1,600 | Departs 08:10. Cawayan branch also served. |
| RORO Bus | Manila → Masbate City | ~15h | ~₱1,300 | Departs around noon. |
DIY alternative
Any Bicol-bound bus to Pilar or Bulan (Sorsogon), then the ferry on your own — often cheaper and more flexible.Book ahead
Seats sell out around holidays and Rodeo week (April). Sleeper class is worth it on a 16-hour run.Last verified August 2026. DLTB/Philtranco Masbate services are unconfirmed — Bicol Isarog is the reliable direct operator.