Easiest way to go to baguio from manila

[jojopad]

From TPLEX Pozzorubio exit to Baguio, any checkpoints along the way at Kennon o Marcos Highway? Road trip lang sana, walang intention na magbakasyon sa City of Pines.

[marky2115]

Nakabalik ako Baguio last week for a vacation since the 90s. Although Rosario exit ako ng TPLEX, dun yung 1st checkpoint na naexperience namin. 2nd na is yung sa Baguio na mismo I think Marcos highway pa din yun (sorry not really familiar). Ito na yung need magpresent ng approved pass from Baguio LGU. Nung pauwi, may random checkpoint din along Marcos Highway La Union I think. Tatanungin ka lang kung saan ang punta mo, same with sa checkpoint ng Rosario exit TPLEX.

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[tarzegetakizerd]

From TPLEX Pozzorubio exit to Baguio, any checkpoints along the way at Kennon o Marcos Highway? Road trip lang sana, walang intention na magbakasyon sa City of Pines.

tatlo ang checkpoint na dinadaanan pag umuuwi ako baguio. isa sa TPLEX rosario, isa sa Marcos highway, isa sa city entrance. Hindi ka papasukin kung wala kang docs. I'd probably choose another place for a roadtrip. Mga province sa North istrikto pa, which I think is good.

[jojopad]

Thanks for the info!

In case masita sa checkpoint at sasabihin lang na iniikot lang kotse para mag test drive, pababalikin lang naman ata. Hindi yung parang may apprehension o violation na may multa?

Plano ko sana mag tagaytay na lang kaso may banta ulit ng pagsabog ng bulkan...

[TheUninvited]

Will go to Baguio this November, anong route lang ba ang open paakyat?

Last time I went there, we took the Tuba Asin road to experience some twisties. Wondering if I can take the same route.

[ice15]

same here...

correct me if I'm wrong. Marcos highway pa din ba easiest way up?
(I normally only take Kennon on my way back to Manila)

[JohnM]

Around how much ang total toll from Balintawak to Baguio? Autosweep and Easytrip to no?

[ice15]

Around how much ang total toll from Balintawak to Baguio? Autosweep and Easytrip to no?

no idea kung magkano total toll...

pero yes, you need both RFIDs para less hassle.

NLEX/SCTEX - Easytrip
TPLEX - Autosweep

[RavenBlack]

Balintawak to Tarlac = 396
Tarlac to Rosario = 311

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[JohnM]

no idea kung magkano total toll...

pero yes, you need both RFIDs para less hassle.

NLEX/SCTEX - Easytrip
TPLEX - Autosweep

Balintawak to Tarlac = 396
Tarlac to Rosario = 311

+246 from Buendia.

Thanks!

[TheUninvited]

same here...

correct me if I'm wrong. Marcos highway pa din ba easiest way up?
(I normally only take Kennon on my way back to Manila)

Answering myself din, last November we took the Tuba Asin Road paakyat. It was fun as usual.

[babkalakal]

Answering myself din, last November we took the Tuba Asin Road paakyat. It was fun as usual.

how do you get to tuba asin road coming from tplex? saan exit niya pa baguio? salamat

[jut703]

how do you get to tuba asin road coming from tplex? saan exit niya pa baguio? salamat

Rosario pa rin. But instead of turning right at the Pugo junction to Marcos Highway, you turn left and then the Tuba-Asin Road will be to your right in about 2 km.


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[JohnM]

Rosario pa rin. But instead of turning right at the Pugo junction to Marcos Highway, you turn left and then the Tuba-Asin Road will be to your right in about 2 km.

Is it part of Waze's options already or do we have to force it to use Tuba-Asin by ignoring the directions via Marcos?

[jut703]

Is it part of Waze's options already or do we have to force it to use Tuba-Asin by ignoring the directions via Marcos?

Waze never recommends it. Magreredirect lang if you’re already on the road itself.

It’s longer by distance and typically longer by travel time in most cases except peak season when Marcos is clogged up.

Natry na namin yan ng friend ko, sabay from Pugo junction, I took Tuba-Asin, they took Marcos. Sabay lang dumating even if I was driving fast already.


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[JohnM]

Waze never recommends it. Magreredirect lang if you’re already on the road itself.

It’s longer by distance and typically longer by travel time in most cases except peak season when Marcos is clogged up.

Natry na namin yan ng friend ko, sabay from Pugo junction, I took Tuba-Asin, they took Marcos. Sabay lang dumating even if I was driving fast already.

Thanks! Sige will check my options. Might go Tuba-Asin going up while there's still daylight. Baka Marcos na going down after check out.

[jut703]

Beautiful view along Tuba-Asin Road:



Narrow 2-lane road though and lots of corners.


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[babkalakal]

Rosario pa rin. But instead of turning right at the Pugo junction to Marcos Highway, you turn left and then the Tuba-Asin Road will be to your right in about 2 km.


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thanks will definily try that. pumunta kami Baguio last dec. sa pozzorubio na ako na pa exit.

[ice15]

was at Baguio last Nov (when restrictions eased) and going up and down was very enjoyable, wala kasing provincial buses tapos reduced din public transport.

sometimes I wish na may road to Baguio na only private cars are allowed

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minsan naiisip ko na ang swerte ng car buyers ngayon. we have numerous choices at every price range tapos even entry level cars are "ok"

wala pa akong nadrive na modern car (2015 and newer) na I can declare "under-powered"

gone are the experiences of driving a 57hp 4 speed 70's Beetle or the '76 Tamaraw with a 3K engine? The 2E on the XL/XL E100 was also not an enjoyable drive.

[Miles_on]

Beautiful view along Tuba-Asin Road:



Narrow 2-lane road though and lots of corners.

Comment lang, yes, it seems beautiful, but inhabited ba yung area?

I used to be adventurous din (had an old J40 Land Cruiser back in the day) but compared to then and now where people are depending on you, I don't think I'd chance this road with just one vehicle, kahit daytime pa. Another thing, is there cell site coverage?

I also wonder what would happen if may big vehicle na nag stall and the road were blocked? There doesn't seem to be a shoulder on the side of the road to go around it, even if you could shift to 4L drive

More info please, as I'm curious.