Just a really quick view of getting to the Surfing area of San Juan, La Union...
How to get there: Easy
by Car or Private vehicle:
from Manila, take the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) then connect through the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) and then connect to the new Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX), exit at Carmen Temporary Toll Plaza under the Carmen overpass in Pangasinan and turn left following Carmen-Poblacion Rosales Road (Tumana, Rosales), turn right to Teofilo Sison Bridge going to Villasis, Pangasinan, and follow the National Highway (MacArthur Highway) through Pangasinan and then La Union.
Another option after Carmen TPLEX Exit is through the Magilas Trail in Sta. Maria and exit at Binalonan, Pangasinan bypassing the busy towns of Villasis and Urdaneta going through La Union.
When you reach Rosario - the first town of La Union, turn left at the Rosario junction. (The road on the right is the way up to Baguio City). You will be passing by the following towns; Sto. Tomas, Agoo, Aringay, Caba, Bauang and then San Fernando City. After passing by downtown San Fernando, you will see Lorma Medical Center/College to your right, you are now about 5 minutes away. Upon entering Brgy. Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union, you will then see the National Food Authority (NFA)building to your right and a blind sharp curve ahead.
by Public Transport/Bus:
From Metro Manila, the most reliable way to get to San Juan, La Union is by bus via Partas Bus with terminals at Cubao, Quezon City and Tramo, Pasay City. San Juan, La Union is around 277 kilometers north of Metro Manila, travel time is around 4 to 5 hours and bus fares will cost you from 400Php to not more than 500Php. Just tell the bus steward/conductor or driver to drop you off at Urbiztondo surfing area.
Other buses that operate in the area from Manila are Dominion Bus Lines, Fariñas Trans, Maria de Leon, Viron Transit, Sta. Lucia and Florida which leaves Manila terminals every hour. Take a bus bound for Laoag, Vigan, Abra or San Fernando City - La Union.
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