The central and eastern mountain towns of Bontoc, Sagada, Besao, and Bauko can be reached by bus or car through the Halsema Highway. The Dangwa Tranco, Lizardo Trans or D'rising Sun Bus lines in Baguio make at least two trips daily to the capital town of Bontoc, Sagada, Bauko, and Besao. No reservations are taken so travelers are advised to be at the bus station as early as 5:00 a.m. From Manila, buses travel only up to Banae, Ifugao. From there, jeepneys are available for the 3 to 4 hour ride to Bontoc or Sagada.

Schedule of Trips
as of February 2008


Name of Transportation: D'Rising Sun Bus
Destination: Baguio-Bontoc, Bontoc-Baguio
Time: 1st trip 5:30 A.M/ 7:30-4:00 P.M.
Fare: P 220.00
Location: Near the municipal building

Name of Transportation: Dangwa Bus
Destination: Baguio-Bontoc, Bontoc-Baguio
Time: 5:00-6:00/ 7:00-8:00/ 9:00-10:00
Fare: P 220.00
Location: --

Name of Transportation: Lizardo Trans
Destination: Baguio-Bontoc vice versa/ Baguio-Sagada vice versa/ Baguio-Besao vice versa (6-7 hours)
Time: 10:00/ 6:00-1:00 P.M./ 6:00-1:00 P.M.
Fare: P 220.00
Location: Side of Mountain Hotel

Name of Transportation: VonVon
Destination: Bontoc-Banaue via Paracelis & Santiago (2 hours)
Time: 8:00 A.M.
Fare: P 100.00
Location: Side of Mountain Hotel

Name of Transportation: Cable Trans
Destination: Bontoc-Manila
Time: 3:00 P.M.
Fare: P 400.00
Location: Cable cafe & Restaurant

Name of Transportation: Kasilen
Destination: Bontoc-Manila
Time: 4:00 P.M.
Fare: P 450.00
Location: Bus stop

Name of Transportation: Emmanuel
Destination: Bontoc-Tabuk via Banaue & Santiago
Time: 9:00
Fare: P 450.00
Location: Dangwa-Bus stop

Name of Transportation: Mini Bus
Destination: Bontoc-Kalinga via Sadanga
Time: 9:00
Fare: P 200.00
Location: Beside MPSPC


PUBLIC UTILITY JEEPNEYS

Destination: Bontoc-Bauko
Time: 11:00 AM
Travel Time: 1 1/2 -2 1/2 hrs.
Fare: P 50.25

Destination: Bontoc-Sagada
Time: Every hour starting 8:30 am to 4:00 p.m.
Travel Time: 1 hour
Fare: P 30.00

Destination: Bontoc-Tadian
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 p.m.
Travel Time: 2 hours
Fare: P 40.00

Destination: Bontoc-Sabangan
Time: 10:30 am - 5:30 p.m.
Travel Time: 40 mins
Fare: P 25.00

Destination: Bontoc-Besao
Time: Every hour starting 9:30 am - 3:00 p.m.
Travel Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Fare: P 40.00

Destination: Bontoc-Sadanga
Time: Every hour starting 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Travel Time: 1 hr
Fare: P 40.00

Destination: Bontoc-Barlig
Time: Every hour starting 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Travel Time: 2 to 5 hours
Fare: P 60.00- P100.00

Destination: Bontoc-Natonin
Time: 11:00 am and 2 to 4 p.m.
Travel Time: 6 to 7 hours
Fare: 170.00