Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), also known as the Manila International Airport, is the busiest airport in the Philippines. And with Metro Manila’s notorious traffic, just getting there can feel like a trip on its own.
While taxis and ride apps are an option, they can get pricey. Public transport works too, but it’s not always the easiest with luggage and multiple transfers. Enter UBE Express — a premium P2P bus service that offers direct and affordable rides to and from NAIA, not just around Metro Manila, but also in places like Santa Rosa in Laguna and Imus in Cavite.
Here’s everything you need to know about the UBE Express Bus service — available routes, tickets, schedules, and frequently asked questions.
UBE EXPRESS BUS ROUTES, SCHEDULES & FARES
As of writing, UBE Express has seven available routes — five in Metro Manila, one in Santa Rosa, Laguna, and another one in Imus, Cavite. These are the following:
UBE Express Bus Routes – Metro Manila
- NAIA – PITX
- NAIA – Victory Liner Pasay
- NAIA – Robinsons Place Manila
- NAIA – Araneta City Cubao
- NAIA – Vista Terminal Exchange Alabang
UBE Express Bus Route – Laguna
- NAIA – Robinsons Santa Rosa
UBE Express Bus Route – Cavite
- NAIA – The District Imus
NOTES:
- Routes to and from One Ayala, Robinsons Galleria, and Ayala Malls Manila Bay used to be available, but they’re temporarily suspended until further notice.
- Schedules and route availability are subject to change, so it’s best to check the official Facebook page, which is very active and posts updates daily.
UBE Express NAIA Loop
UBE Express buses heading to NAIA from any of the seven available routes mentioned above also run the NAIA Loop route. Meaning, they go around all the NAIA terminals, picking up and dropping off passengers throughout the day.
The free inter-terminal shuttle buses are only for passengers with connecting flights. If you are landing at Terminal 1 or 2 and need to get to Terminal 3, but you have no connecting flight, the UBE Express NAIA Loop is your best option.
Operating Hours
- Daily, 4:00 AM – 8:00 PM
As of: 26 August 2025
Fare: P50/person
Payment Method: Cash and Beep Card
There’s no fixed departure time for this route, though. Buses run within operating hours, and the wait time can be anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. Here’s how the route goes:
- ORIGIN: PITX | Victory Liner Pasay | Robinsons Place Manila | Araneta City Cubao | Vista Terminal Exchange Alabang | Robinsons Santa Rosa | The District Imus
- 1ST STOP: NAIA Terminal 1
Arrivals Area, Beyond Bay B6 – Near Grab Booth - 2ND STOP: NAIA Terminal 2
Arrivals Area, Across Bay 18 - 3RD STOP: NAIA Terminal 4
As of June 2025, Closed for Renovation - FINAL STOP: NAIA Terminal 3
Arrivals Area, Across Bay 12
REMINDERS!
- The last stop on the NAIA Loop is always NAIA Terminal 3. From there, you can transfer to another UBE Express Bus to reach your intended location.
- If you’re coming from Terminal 3 and need to transfer to Terminal 1 or 2, you’ll need to take a taxi or book a ride through apps like Grab, InDrive, or JoyRide. UBE Express currently doesn’t offer this reverse route.
NAIA – PITX
The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) is the first landport in the Philippines. It’s your main gateway if you’re heading out of Metro Manila by land to almost anywhere in the country. PITX is also very accessible, with a direct connection to LRT-1 and just a short distance from NAIA.
PITX to NAIA 1, 2 & 3
- 04:45 AM
- 05:45 AM
- 07:15 AM
- 08:45 AM
- 10:00 AM
- 11:20 AM
- 01:30 PM
- 02:30 PM
- 04:15 PM
- 05:00 PM
- 06:45 PM
- 07:45 PM
As of: 26 August 2025
Boarding Platform: PITX Gate 5, Bus Bay 32 (Near Entrance 2 and Concierge)
Fare: P150
Payment Method: Cash and Beep Card. You can also purchase your ticket in advance online through the UBE Express official website or through the link below:
NAIA Terminal 3 to PITX
- 04:30 AM
- 06:00 AM
- 07:00 AM
- 08:45 AM
- 10:00 AM
- 11:15 AM
- 01:00 PM
- 03:00 PM
- 03:45 PM
- 05:30 PM
- 06:15 PM
- 08:00 PM
As of: 26 August 2025
Boarding Platform: NAIA Terminal 3, Arrivals Area, Bay 12 (Outer Lane)
Fare: P150
Payment Method: Cash and Beep Card. You can also purchase your ticket in advance online through the UBE Express official website or through the link below:
NAIA – Victory Liner Pasay
Victory Liner is one of the top bus lines connecting Metro Manila to provinces in the north, with several terminals located around the city, including one in Pasay. From here, you can catch a ride to places like Baguio, Olongapo, Iba, Santa Cruz, Dagupan, Lingayen, Santiago, Cauayan, and Tuguegarao.
This route has no fixed departure time. The bus will run during operating hours and passengers should anticipate a waiting time of 30 minutes to an hour.
Operating Hours
- 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM
As of: 26 August 2025
Boarding Platform: Across Passenger Entrance, Victory Liner Pasay Bus Terminal, 712 EDSA, Barangay 143, Zone 15, Pasay City
Fare: P150
Payment Method: Cash and Beep Card. You can also purchase your ticket in advance online through the UBE Express official website or through the link below:
NAIA – Robinsons Place Manila
Robinsons Place Manila, also known as Robinsons Ermita, is the biggest branch of the retail chain in the country. It first opened its Main Mall in 1980, then added the Padre Faura Wing in 2000 and the Midtown Wing in 2008.
Sitting right in the middle of everything — government offices, schools, hospitals, hotels, tourist spots, and even nightlife, the mall draws in both locals and tourists.
Robinsons Place Manila to NAIA 1, 2 & 3
- 07:30 AM
- 10:30 AM
- 03:00 PM
- 06:30 PM
As of: 26 August 2025
Boarding Platform: Midtown Wing Mall Entrance (Beside Arya Restaurant)
Fare: P150
Payment Method: Cash and Beep Card. You can also purchase your ticket in advance online through the UBE Express official website.
NAIA Terminal 3 to Robinsons Place Manila
- 06:00 AM
- 09:00 AM
- 01:00 PM
- 04:20 PM
As of: 26 August 2025
Boarding Platform: NAIA Terminal 3, Arrivals Area, Bay 12 (Outer Lane)
Fare: P150
Payment Method: Cash and Beep Card. You can also purchase your ticket in advance online through the UBE Express official website.
NAIA – Araneta City Cubao
Araneta City in Cubao, formerly known as Araneta Center, is one of the busiest transport hubs in Metro Manila. It has everything: bus terminals, MRT and LRT-2 stations, malls, restaurants, condos, and even concert venues. Situated right at the intersection of EDSA and Aurora Boulevard, it’s a major spot for both daily commuters and travelers heading to the provinces or catching flights at NAIA.
Araneta City Cubao to NAIA 1, 2 & 3
- 06:00 AM
- 07:00 AM
- 09:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
- 03:00 PM
- 04:30 PM
- 06:30 PM
- 08:00 PM
As of: 26 August 2025
Boarding Platform: Araneta City Bus Port, G/F Manhattan Heights, General Romulo Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City
Fare: P200
Payment Method: Cash and Beep Card. You can also purchase your ticket in advance online through the UBE Express official website or through the link below:
NAIA Terminal 3 to Araneta City Cubao
- 05:30 AM
- 07:30 AM
- 08:45 AM
- 11:00 AM
- 01:45 PM
- 02:30 PM
- 04:45 PM
- 06:30 PM
- 08:30 PM
As of: 26 August 2025
Boarding Platform: NAIA Terminal 3, Arrivals Area, Bay 12 (Outer Lane)
Fare: P200
Payment Method: Cash and Beep Card. You can also purchase your ticket in advance online through the UBE Express official website or through the link below:
NAIA – Vista Terminal Exchange Alabang
The site where Starmall Alabang used to stand is now home to The Terminal, an open-air mall with chill dining spots and shops to explore. And right next to it is Vista Terminal Exchange Alabang, or simply VTX Alabang.
VTX is now a major transport hub down south, connecting folks from Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, Cavite, Laguna to other parts of Metro Manila and provinces, including South Luzon, Bicol, and even as far as Iloilo, Samar, and Davao. The terminal hosts buses, jeepneys, and modern jeepneys.
VTX Alabang to NAIA 1, 2 & 3
- 07:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
- 04:00 PM
- 08:30 PM
As of: 26 August 2025
Boarding Platform: Entrance Area, Vista Terminal Exchange Alabang
Fare: P200
Payment Method: Cash and Beep Card. You can also purchase your ticket in advance online through the UBE Express official website or through the link below:
NAIA Terminal 3 to VTX Alabang
- 05:45 AM
- 08:30 AM
- 02:00 PM
- 06:00 PM
As of: 26 August 2025
Boarding Platform: NAIA Terminal 3, Arrivals Area, Bay 12 (Outer Lane)
Fare: P200
Payment Method: Cash and Beep Card. You can also purchase your ticket in advance online through the UBE Express official website or through the link below:
NAIA – The District Imus
Situated at the corner of Aguinaldo Highway and Daang Hari Road, The District Imus is the go-to spot in Cavite for catching up with friends, spending time with family, or just taking a break after work. Whether you’re here to shop, chill, or grab a bite, this place has you covered. This area’s super urbanized, making it a great pit stop for commuters, including those heading to or from NAIA.
The District Imus to NAIA 1, 2 & 3
- 05:00 AM
- 06:30 AM
- 09:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
- 02:30 PM
- 04:00 PM
- 06:30 PM
- 08:30 PM
As of: 26 August 2025
Boarding Platform: Mall Main Entrance (Near UV Express Terminal)
Fare: P200
Payment Method: Cash and Beep Card. You can also purchase your ticket in advance online through the UBE Express official website or through the link below:
NAIA Terminal 3 to The District Imus
- 03:30 AM
- 04:30 AM
- 07:00 AM
- 09:15 AM
- 12:30 PM
- 02:00 PM
- 04:50 PM
- 06:30 PM
As of: 26 August 2025
Boarding Platform: NAIA Terminal 3, Arrivals Area, Bay 12 (Outer Lane)
Fare: P200
Payment Method: Cash and Beep Card. You can also purchase your ticket in advance online through the UBE Express official website or through the link below:
NAIA – Robinsons Santa Rosa
Located along the National Highway in Barangay Tagapo, Robinsons Santa Rosa is a no-frills, three-level mall that’s perfect for bargain hunters and anyone looking to get some errands done. It’s right in the middle of one of the busiest areas in Laguna.
This UBE P2P Bus station also boasts the very first Airport Transport Express Passengers’ Lounge.
Robinsons Santa Rosa to NAIA 1, 2 & 3
- 05:00 AM
- 06:00 AM
- 07:00 AM
- 08:45 AM
- 09:30 AM
- 11:00 AM
- 12:00 AM
- 01:00 PM
- 02:00 PM
- 03:30 PM
- 04:30 PM
- 05:30 PM
- 06:30 PM
- 07:30 PM
- 09:00 PM
- 10:00 PM
As of: 26 August 2025
Boarding Platform: Mall Main Entrance Driveway
Fare: P300
Payment Method: Cash and Beep Card. You can also purchase your ticket in advance online through the UBE Express official website or through the link below:
NAIA Terminal 3 to Robinsons Santa Rosa
- 03:30 AM
- 04:30 AM
- 05:30 AM
- 06:45 AM
- 07:30 AM
- 08:30 AM
- 09:30 AM
- 10:30 AM
- 12:00 PM
- 01:30 PM
- 02:30 PM
- 03:30 PM
- 04:30 PM
- 05:30 PM
- 07:00 PM
- 08:30 PM
As of: 26 August 2025
Boarding Platform: NAIA Terminal 3, Arrivals Area, Bay 12 (Outer Lane)
Fare: P300
Payment Method: Cash and Beep Card. You can also purchase your ticket in advance online through the UBE Express official website or through the link below:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I get off the bus before it reaches the designated bus stop?
Since UBE Express runs on a point-to-point system, the bus only stops at NAIA and its assigned drop-off point. That means, no getting off just anywhere along the way. So make sure you’re on the right route before hopping on!
Do the buses leave exactly on schedule?
Not always. Things like weather, traffic, or road conditions can cause delays, so departure times might shift a bit. It’s best to allot extra time for unforeseen events.
How early should I be at the airport?
For domestic flights, aim to be there two to three hours ahead of your departure time. For international, give yourself four to five hours. Better to be early and relaxed than rushing — or worse, missing your flight!
Are the routes always available?
Routes or trips can change or get canceled for the day due to things like mechanical issues. To stay updated, it’s best to check the official UBE Express Facebook page before your trip! For other inquiries, you can reach out to them through any of the following contact info:
- Landline: (+63 2) 8879-4497
- Mobile Numbers: +63 998 386 7229 | +63 956 507 8464
- Email Address: inquiry@ubeexpress.com
- Official Website: https://www.ubeexpress.com/
- Social Media Accounts: UbeExpress (Facebook) | @ubeexpress (IG and Twitter) | @ubenatayo (TikTok)
Where can I get tickets?
Simply proceed to the bus stop or boarding platform and pay your fare upon boarding or when the conductor/driver comes around to collect the payment. Both cash and Beep card (reloadable stored-value card) are accepted.
You can also purchase your ticket online through the UBE Express official website (payable via Gcash or PayPal) or from Klook!
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