Last checked October 2026 against JAC Liner’s website and terms, the JAC Liner booking page on BookNa, and the LTFRB provincial bus fare guide effective September 28, 2026. Schedules and fares change, so confirm on the booking page before you travel.
JAC Liner is the bus line most Metro Manila commuters use to reach Lucena, Mauban and the towns along the Laguna–Quezon corridor. It runs from Kamias in Quezon City, Buendia in Pasay and PITX, and you can book a seat online or buy one at the terminal. This guide puts the routes, a dated fare and departure snapshot, the terminal addresses and the ticket rules in one place. It also covers the mistakes that most often cost passengers a seat or a rebooking fee, such as arriving with only a screenshot when JAC asks for a printed voucher.
JAC Liner at a glance
| Item | What to know | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Main Manila terminals | Kamias (EDSA, Quezon City) and Buendia (Gil Puyat, Pasay); Avenida (Doroteo Jose, Manila) is also listed. Some trips leave from PITX. | jacliner.com terminals list; BookNa route list |
| Main destinations | Lucena Grand Central Terminal, Dalahican (Lucena port), Mauban, Calamba, and Marinduque via Lucena | jacliner.com; BookNa |
| Bus class sold online | “Regular” aircon with reclining seats; most units list USB charging | BookNa trip details |
| Online booking | BookNa (bookna.com/jacliner), linked from jacliner.com | jacliner.com |
| Lowest Manila–Lucena fare in our snapshot | ₱356, regular adult, aircon | BookNa, checked October 25, 2026 |
| Boarding rule | Printed voucher plus a government or student ID; be at the terminal 1 hour early | JAC Liner terms |
| 24/7 hotline | 0917 522 5463 | jacliner.com |
JAC Liner routes, departures and fares (October 2026 snapshot)
We opened the JAC Liner booking page on October 25, 2026 and searched each route for Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The table lists the departures and the one-way fare shown for one regular adult. Weekend and holiday schedules may have more or fewer trips, and seats sell out, so treat this as a snapshot of a typical weekday, not a fixed timetable.
| Route (as listed online) | Departures shown, Philippine time | Fare shown (regular adult) |
|---|---|---|
| Kamias → Lucena Grand Terminal | 12:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 10:00 PM | ₱356 |
| Buendia → Lucena Grand Terminal | 12:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 10:00 PM | ₱356 |
| Lucena Grand Terminal → Kamias | 12:00 AM, 4:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 10:00 PM | ₱356 |
| Kamias → Lucena Dalahican (point-to-point) | 5:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM | ₱420 |
| Lucena (point-to-point) → Kamias, via Skyway | 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM | ₱420 |
| PITX → Lucena Dalahican | 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM | ₱373 |
| Kamias → Mauban | 4:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM | ₱454 |
| Buendia → Mauban | 4:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM | ₱454 |
| Mauban → Kamias | 3:00 AM, 4:00 AM, 2:00 PM | ₱454 |
| Kamias → Marinduque | 4:00 PM | ₱1,870 |
| PITX → Lucena Grand Terminal | No trips shown for this date | n/a |
| Marinduque → Kamias | No online trips shown; JAC says to call the hotline | n/a |
Two patterns are worth knowing. Lucena Grand Terminal trips run roughly every two hours from both Kamias and Buendia, so missing one usually means a two-hour wait, not a lost day. Mauban has only three trips each way in our snapshot, and the earliest return leaves at 3:00 AM, so book Mauban seats early, especially before long weekends.
How JAC Liner fares compare with the LTFRB fare guide
Provincial bus fares are regulated by the LTFRB. A new fare guide took effect on September 28, 2026. JAC’s online fares line up with the aircon rate, which helps when you want to check whether a price is reasonable.
| Provincial bus class | First 5 km (regular) | Each succeeding km (regular) | Each succeeding km (student, senior, PWD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary | ₱12.00 | ₱2.20 | ₱1.76 |
| Aircon | ₱12.25 | ₱2.45 | ₱1.96 |
| Deluxe | ₱13.00 | ₱2.60 | ₱2.08 |
| Super deluxe | ₱13.50 | ₱2.70 | ₱2.16 |
| Luxury | ₱16.75 | ₱3.35 | ₱2.68 |
Here is an illustrative check. At the aircon rate, ₱356 works out to about 145 km (₱12.25 for the first 5 km, plus about 140 km at ₱2.45). That is consistent with the Manila–Lucena road distance. The point-to-point trips cost more (₱420 in our snapshot) because they run as a premium nonstop service. For background on the September 2026 increase, see our provincial bus fare hike explainer.
Discounted fares: an illustrative computation
Students, senior citizens and persons with disabilities get a 20% fare discount under the LTFRB guide. JAC’s terms say you must choose the correct passenger type when you book, and show the matching ID when you board.
| Passenger (hypothetical) | Regular fare in snapshot | 20% discount | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| College student, Kamias → Lucena Grand | ₱356 | ₱71.20 | about ₱284.80 |
| Senior citizen, Buendia → Mauban | ₱454 | ₱90.80 | about ₱363.20 |
| PWD, Kamias → Dalahican P2P | ₱420 | ₱84 | about ₱336 |
JAC’s discounts page says the student discount applies all year, including summer breaks and holidays. You can show a valid student ID, or a school registration card with your name, photo and school. The terms add that the school ID should be for the current term. The student discount does not apply to medicine, law, graduate or short courses, driving or dancing schools, or foreign students not enrolled in the Philippines. A senior can show a senior citizen ID or any government ID with a birthdate. If you book a discounted seat but cannot show the ID, the conductor charges the difference. Our guides to the senior citizen ID and the PWD ID explain how to get either card.
JAC Liner terminals in Metro Manila, Laguna and Quezon
| Terminal | Address (as listed by JAC) | Practical tip |
|---|---|---|
| Kamias | #2 Mapagmahal St. corner EDSA, Pinyahan, Quezon City | On EDSA near MRT-3 GMA-Kamuning station; handy for Quezon City and north Metro Manila |
| Buendia | Gil Puyat Ave. corner Donada St., Pasay City | Has the most Lucena trips in our snapshot; a short ride from LRT-1 Gil Puyat station |
| Avenida | Doroteo Jose, Sta. Cruz, Manila | Near LRT-1 Doroteo Jose; confirm which trips leave here before going |
| PITX | Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange | Listed as an online origin; fewer trips, so check the date first |
| Biñan | #226 Sto. Domingo, Biñan, Laguna | Pick-up point on the Laguna side |
| Calamba | Brgy. 1 Crossing, Calamba, Laguna | Calamba line terminal |
| Lucena Grand Central Terminal | Ilayang Dupay, Lucena City | Main Quezon hub; connections to other Quezon towns |
| Dalahican | Dalahican Port, Lucena City | For ferry passengers to Marinduque and other islands |
| Mauban | Brgy. Polo, Maharlika Highway, Mauban, Quezon | Few trips; book ahead |
Buses on the Lucena line pass towns such as Sto. Tomas, Alaminos, San Pablo, Tiaong, Candelaria and Sariaya, while the Mauban line serves Lucban and nearby towns. If you are getting off before the final stop, tell the conductor when you board, and ask whether your stop is a regular drop-off point.
For an alternative carrier, see HM Transport routes and fares.
How to book JAC Liner: online vs at the terminal
| Factor | Online (BookNa) | At the terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Seat certainty | Reserved seat for a specific trip | Depends on what is left when you arrive |
| Cost | Fare plus a convenience fee at checkout; payment-channel fees may apply | Fare only |
| Best for | Holidays, long weekends, Mauban and Marinduque trips, early-morning departures | Weekday Lucena trips with frequent departures |
| What to bring | Printed voucher and valid ID | Valid ID; discount ID if applicable |
| Rebooking | Online, processed 9 AM–9 PM, at least 24 hours before departure | At the origin terminal with the original confirmation |
| Risk | Choosing the wrong date, terminal or passenger type | Sold-out trips during peak periods |
Booking online, step by step
- Open the JAC Liner booking page from jacliner.com (it goes to bookna.com/jacliner). Avoid look-alike pages selling “JAC tickets” on social media.
- Pick the origin and destination exactly as listed. “Lucena Grand Terminal” and “Lucena Dalahican” are different stops.
- Choose the date, then compare the departure times and fares. The point-to-point and regular trips are listed separately.
- Choose the passenger type for each traveler (regular, student, senior or PWD). If you pick a discounted type, the matching ID must be shown at boarding.
- Enter the passenger names as they appear on the IDs you will bring.
- Check the total, including the convenience fee, before you pay. Keep the payment reference.
- Print the voucher. JAC’s terms say “strictly no printed voucher, no boarding.”
Buying at the terminal
Walk-in tickets suit weekday Lucena trips, where departures are frequent. Go to the ticket window, say the destination and preferred time, and show your discount ID before paying. On Fridays, Sundays and the days before long weekends, expect lines and full trips. Buying a ticket online the day before is usually the safer choice then.
For a comparison, see Victory Liner booking.
Ticket rules: rebooking, refunds and cancellations
| Situation | JAC Liner rule |
|---|---|
| You want to change your trip | Rebook at least 24 hours before departure. There is a 10% charge. You can rebook once, and the new date must be within 90 days. |
| You want your money back | Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. |
| You arrive late | Your seat may be released and the booking counted as a no-show. |
| JAC cancels the trip | You can rebook for free or claim a refund within 15 calendar days; after that the fare is forfeited. |
| Bad weather | Trips are treated as operating unless JAC announces an official cancellation. |
| Force majeure | Rebooking requests go to jacgcares@gmail.com within 48 hours. |
| Breakdown on the road | A rescue bus may be a lower class; the fare difference becomes a credit. |
| Booked through another app or agent | That platform handles changes and refunds. |
In practice, decide early. If there is a chance your plans will move, book the later trip rather than paying the 10% rebooking charge. During typhoon season, follow JAC’s official page for cancellation notices instead of assuming a trip is off. Our typhoon season planning guide covers what to check before a trip.
Children, baggage and pets
| Rule | Regular trips | Point-to-point trips |
|---|---|---|
| Child 1 m tall or shorter, on a lap | Free | Full fare if the child uses a seat |
| Child over 1 m up to 1.30 m | 50% off on non-aircon; 20% off on aircon | Full fare if the child uses a seat |
| Child over 1.30 m | Full fare unless they have a student or PWD ID | Full fare |
| Baggage | One piece goes free in the baggage compartment. Extra pieces may be charged. The conductor issues baggage tags. | |
| Pets | Allowed under LTFRB Memorandum Circular 2019-019, which sets conditions such as a proper carrier. | |
Keep your baggage tag stub until you collect your bag. Put valuables, medicines, chargers and your ID in a small bag that stays with you, since the compartment is opened at every drop-off stop.
Going to Marinduque with JAC Liner
JAC sells a Kamias–Marinduque trip online. Our snapshot showed one 4:00 PM departure at ₱1,870. The booking page does not spell out what that fare includes, such as the ferry leg from Dalahican, so call the hotline before you pay if that matters to your budget. For the return, JAC’s terms say Marinduque passengers should call 0917 522 5463 to arrange pick-up, and no Marinduque–Kamias trips appeared online for our test date. If you are comparing sea routes, our 2GO schedule and fare guide covers ferry booking basics.
Common JAC Liner mistakes and how to fix them
| Mistake or problem | What happens | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Showing only a phone screenshot of the voucher | JAC’s terms say no printed voucher, no boarding | Print the voucher before the trip; some terminals may help, but do not count on it |
| Booking “Lucena Dalahican” when you meant Lucena Grand Terminal | You go to the port instead of the city terminal | Check the stop name before paying; rebook 24+ hours ahead if needed |
| Going to Kamias for a Buendia trip | You miss the bus | Re-read the origin on the voucher the night before |
| Choosing “student” without a current-term school ID | You pay the fare difference at boarding | Bring the physical school ID for this term |
| Arriving 15 minutes before departure | Your seat can be released as a no-show | Arrive at least 1 hour early, as the terms say |
| Name on the booking does not match the ID | Delays at boarding | Use the name exactly as printed on the ID you will bring |
| Payment went through but no voucher arrived | No document to print | Check spam, then contact JAC at 0917 522 5463 or info@jacliner.com with your payment reference |
| Trying to rebook on the day of travel | Online and walk-in rebooking need at least 24 hours | Buy a new ticket if you must travel; decide earlier next time |
A sample trip plan (illustrative)
Here is a hypothetical trip. A student in Quezon City wants to reach Lucena by lunch on a Wednesday. She books the 8:00 AM Kamias–Lucena Grand trip online the night before, picks “student” as the passenger type and prints the voucher at a nearby print shop. She arrives at Kamias around 7:00 AM with her current school ID, checks in one bag and keeps her phone charger in her backpack. Her estimated fare is about ₱284.80, plus the convenience fee shown at checkout. If traffic is light, she could reach Lucena around late morning. Travel time is our estimate, and it varies a lot with traffic and stops.
Packing and terminal checklist
- Printed voucher (for online bookings)
- Government ID or student ID for every passenger, plus a senior, PWD or school ID if you booked a discount
- Cash for terminal fees, snacks or extra baggage charges
- Jacket, because aircon buses can be cold
- Water and a small snack for long stretches between stops
- Phone with the JAC hotline saved: 0917 522 5463
- Baggage tag stub, kept until you collect your bag
If you also ride other provincial lines, compare their booking rules too. Our guide to Victory Liner QR e-tickets shows how a different operator handles digital tickets, and our Bicol Isarog bus guide covers trips farther south.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the JAC Liner fare from Manila to Lucena?
Our October 25, 2026 check showed ₱356 for a regular adult from Kamias or Buendia to Lucena Grand Terminal, ₱420 for the point-to-point trip to Dalahican, and ₱373 from PITX to Dalahican. Online bookings add a convenience fee.
Do I need to print my JAC Liner ticket?
Yes, for online bookings. JAC’s terms say “strictly no printed voucher, no boarding.”
Can I get a refund if I cannot travel?
No. Tickets are non-refundable. You can rebook once at least 24 hours before departure for a 10% charge, with a new date within 90 days.
What ID do I need to ride JAC Liner?
Each passenger needs a government ID or a student ID. If you are unsure which cards count, see our guide to valid government IDs in the Philippines.
Does JAC Liner have a trip to Marinduque?
Yes. A Kamias–Marinduque trip appeared online at ₱1,870. For the return, JAC asks passengers to call the hotline to arrange pick-up.
Is the 20% discount automatic?
No. You must choose the right passenger type when you book and show the matching ID when you board.
Sources
All sources checked October 25, 2026.
- JAC Liner official website: terminals, hotline, route lines, company background
- JAC Liner discounts page: 20% student, senior and PWD discounts, accepted student documents, exclusions
- JAC Liner terms and conditions: printed voucher, ID, arrival time, discounts, children, baggage, pets, rebooking, refunds, weather and breakdown rules
- JAC Liner booking page on BookNa: routes, departures and one-way fares for October 28, 2026; bus class and seat details
- PTV News: LTFRB releases new matrices for PUV fare hikes effective Sept. 28 (September 28, 2026): provincial bus fare rates and 20% discount
- Philippine News Agency: LTFRB sets new PUV rates effective Sept. 28: aircon provincial bus rate
- LTFRB: fare guides and Memorandum Circular 2019-019 on pets
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