Rural Transit Bus Lines

Rural Transit Bus

Rural Transit is the main bus line that runs down the west side of Mindanao.

According to the road signs it is 313 kilometers from Dipolog to Zamboanga. Economy fare is 366 pesos and the bus stops continuously along the way taking 8 to 9 hours to get there.

The road is paved and in good condition so it is not a bone jarring adventure. If you take the air con the cost is 400 pesos and they do not make nearly as many stops.

It seems like the air con bus pulls over whenever the driver feels like it and then passes up people waiting for the bus when he is not in the mood to stop.

If you choose to make the trip in 2 stages you can stop in Ipil about 4-5 hours from from Dapitan/Dipolog. The remaining 3 hours to Zamboanga runs 168 pesos.

In Zamboanga the Rural Transit terminal is in Guiwan, an 8-10 peso trip on a jeepney or 20 to 40 pesos on a tricycle to the downtown area.

Traveling this road is fairly safe. Mindanao is not on the main tourist trail but it really is a beautiful place and well worth a visit.

Rural Transit Bus Lines

Jan 8, 2008 www.dutchpickle.com

206 comments on “Rural Transit Bus Lines”

Natara Jean Mozo on Apr 27, 2009 at 10:11 pm said:

magkano pag pa Cagayan ang trip? tpos parang pakyaw xa kasi gmitin man pra sa field trip.
dutchpickle on Apr 30, 2009 at 1:50 am said:

Hello Natara Jean Mozo,

I really have no way of knowing how much your trip would cost – you do not give me enough info.

It is one long bus ride from Cagayan to Zamboanga! If you are planning a group field trip, perhaps you might want to charter a bus there in Cagayan.

cheers

dp
rhod on May 8, 2009 at 5:06 am said:

what if during our journey with your bus from dvo to cdo, f
a flat tire happens and unfortunately we dont get to board the cdo-cebu ship which is only our main purpose of going to cdo.do you cover the accommodation of your passenger who is forced to stay in cdo for a day and wait for the next trip to cebu just because of the mechanical problem your bus has encountered.supposedly the bus has to arrive between 5-6pm in cdo cause it left dvo 9am. but wasn’t able to catch the cebu trip because of your bus problem.
dutchpickle on May 9, 2009 at 1:49 am said:

Hello rhod,

You have to give yourself a couple of hours leeway in case the unexpected happens.

Boats run late at times, buses run late at times, taxis and tricycles run late sometimes.

Have a look at this guy – Jean Beliveau is more than half way – walking from Padudpud to Zamboanga.

link
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/jean-beliveau-walks-around-the-world.html
Juliet Cenate on Jul 2, 2009 at 2:32 am said:

HI
i am from zamboanga and i use the rural transit all the time..

there routes:
-cagayan
-pagadian
-dipolog
-zamboanga
and when you reach cagayan/pagadian they also have routes to cotabato, lanao, davao, gen san..ect

-im half american/filipino and yes mindanao is not a dangerous place like what others may reffer about it…

~im a private tour guide..

_if anyone is interested in hiring me as your guid just leave me an email at amanda_cenate@yahoo.com..

ps, i also know some of the best most beautiful beaches in mindanao…
dutchpickle on Jul 3, 2009 at 8:02 am said:

Hi Juliet Cenate,

I also enjoy Mindanao!

It is a good idea to stay current with the local news when traveling,however.

Rural Transit and Rural Tours are first rate! No complaints from me.

ingats

dp
syn on Jul 11, 2009 at 11:18 am said:

hello,

do you know the time of departure? can you tell me what are the scheduled trips of their aircon buses from cdo-zamboanga in the morning?
dutchpickle on Jul 12, 2009 at 1:30 am said:

Hello Syn,

I don’t have the schedule available, but Rural Transit is the most convenient way to go.

You will just have to go to the terminal and find out there- sorry.

I am in Zamboanga right now but drove my bike through south Cotobato from Gen San.

dp
castor on Jul 14, 2009 at 9:09 pm said:

hello!

good day!

is their a bus from cagayan de oro going to midsayap? what time is the departure? and how much it cost?

i’m planning to go there this friday 17 july ’09..

thanks!
dutchpickle on Jul 16, 2009 at 6:09 am said:

Hi castor,

I am pretty sure that you can reach Midsayap using Rural Transit from Cagayan de Oro, take the bus heading towards Cotobato.

dp
arlene on Jul 26, 2009 at 12:39 am said:

i would like to ask for the schedule of trips from dipolog city to cagayan de oro city (non-aircon). tnx
dutchpickle on Jul 26, 2009 at 4:00 am said:

Hi Arlene,

I don’t have the updated schedules. Please check at the Rural Transit bus depot in Dipolog.

dp
analisa rheault on Jul 31, 2009 at 3:15 am said:

hello my name is analisa and i want know if it is safer to travel in bus going pagadian city
dutchpickle on Jul 31, 2009 at 8:46 am said:

Hello analisa,

Any route that the Rural Transit Bus company takes is reasonably safe. That bus company is first rate and they are not going to take you on runs that they feel is risky.

It would be bad business.

Happy trails!

dp
hazel on Aug 12, 2009 at 7:35 pm said:

ano po ba ang technical aspect nyo sa bus..gawa kc kmi ng feasibility study….lahat po ba ng equipment sa bus nyo kasali lahat..
sanny on Aug 23, 2009 at 11:36 pm said:

ano po ba sked pa cdo-davao?pa ra atleast ma manage ko yung time ko well. thanks…magkano din po ang fare…thanks
Audie on Aug 25, 2009 at 4:47 am said:

Hello

Good day to the management of Rural Transit. I would to inquire magkano po ang fare ng AIRCONDITION BUS from DAVAO CITY TO CAGAYAN and magkano din ang delux non aircon? Please email me po as soon as possible. Thank you so much and God bless.
dutchpickle on Aug 25, 2009 at 4:53 am said:

Hello Audie,

the “dutchpickle” website is an information site but we don’t issue bus or ferry tickets.

Davao to Cagayan is an easy run but I don’t have the fare schedule handy.

Please check with the Rural Transit ticket office directly…

cheers

dp
traveller on Oct 1, 2009 at 11:16 pm said:

RTMI is the largest bus company in Cagayan de Oro City. They have some nice vehicles and sometimes offer low fare BUT many of the drivers and staff are UNPROFESSIONAL. They are not open for feedback and comments too. People who answer the phone will just play around and give you so many numbers to call when you tell them you have a feedback for them but none of those numbers they give will receive feedback. I wish RTMI management will be open for feedback someday. They should realize that they exist for people. This is about public service and not just profit.
charisma on Nov 4, 2009 at 3:26 am said:

hello there… m from manila n planning to visit my friend in zambo. we are also planning to go to cdo.. so m asking how much is the fare for zmbo-cdo via bus? and do u hve any suggestions wer to stay for the night in cdo? backpackers only and with reasonable price. thanks a lot ur answer will be much appreciated..
dutchpickle on Nov 4, 2009 at 3:43 am said:

Hello charisma,

I always stay at the Coconut Bay Resort in Cagayan de Oro

http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/coconut-bay-resort.html

Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Restaurant
Baloy – Cagayan de Oro – Mindanao
tel (088) 8552702
(08822) 733246, 733248, 733105
fx (08822) 733062

I do not know the fare, sorry.

dp
Jesette on Nov 8, 2009 at 4:51 am said:

Hello, I would like to find out if you have a bus that leaves around 1 or 2pm in the afternoon from Cagayan de Oro to Dipolog. Thanks

Jesette
dutchpickle on Nov 9, 2009 at 3:26 am said:

Hello Jesette,

Sorry, I don’t have a Rural Transit schedule handy.

dp
totskie on Nov 24, 2009 at 3:31 am said:

sir inquire lang po ano yung first trip nyo na aircon bus from davao city to cagayan de oro city
dutchpickle on Nov 24, 2009 at 5:58 am said:

Hello totsie,
Plz contact Rural Transit Office 4 current schedule.
Ang dp po ay nag la2gay lng po ng impormasyon tungkol sa bus line, walang current schedule po.
Paki check nalang po sa terminal.
bb
snow on Jan 4, 2010 at 12:39 am said:

magkano fare cdo-zamboanga city aircon?
snow on Jan 4, 2010 at 12:47 am said:

hi charisma, same concern tayo sa fare…hindi ko rin alam..i guess around 800 ata aircon..cdo-zambo, i will ask my cousin pa bout the exact amount talaga..with regards to cdo, if cheap pension houses, try mo sa executive pension house. 580 a night good for two..okay nman yung place..i stayed there. but madalas fully book kasi cheap..
snow on Jan 4, 2010 at 12:49 am said:

cdo-davao aircon 480..if meron pa yung non stop 600
dutchpickle on Jan 5, 2010 at 10:57 pm said:

Hi snow,

Thanks for your info!

ingats

dp
Roselyn on Jan 12, 2010 at 3:33 pm said:

Hi, I want to rent a bus for about 1 day, can u give me pls. a contact number or email ad n Rural Transit? Thanks a lot
Marian on Jan 31, 2010 at 9:12 pm said:

how much is the AIRCON bus fare from cagayan de oro city to balingoan?
dutchpickle on Feb 1, 2010 at 12:54 am said:

Rural Transit Mindanao

For information, call their Agora Bus Terminal Office at Tel. No. (88) 856-5642 or their Main Office at (88)857-3032; 858-5886; (8822) 73-5445

cheers

dp
snow on Feb 1, 2010 at 9:41 pm said:

cdo to balingoan aircon bus cost mga 130 ata..kasi cdo-medina aircon bus is 139, 165 if kinglong…
mark on Feb 2, 2010 at 10:26 am said:

may i have a schedule of the bus leaving from zamboanga to cagayan de oro. tnx -mark
dutchpickle on Feb 2, 2010 at 11:16 pm said:

Hi mark

For information:

Agora Bus Terminal Office at Tel. No. (88) 856-5642 or their Main Office at (88)857-3032; 858-5886; (8822) 73-5445

dp
Miko on Feb 10, 2010 at 10:46 pm said:

I would like to ask if can we see some of your employees that working in rt. Or do you have any website that can be seen them all.

thank you.

Miko
dutchpickle on Feb 11, 2010 at 11:14 pm said:

Hello Miko,

The “dutchpickle” website is an info site with no financial connection with the resorts, transport companies, restaurants or dive shops etc that we write about. It keeps our pages objective – opinions not influenced by money.

cheers

dp
Lady Hermosa on Feb 16, 2010 at 9:54 pm said:

im from Cebu… planning to Visit Davao this April 2010 Hopefully and then side trip to CDO and Camiguin..

i would just like to ask how much fare for our DAVAO-CDO and how long will the trip will take us? kasi po we will be having 3 days lng to spend our vacation tapos uwi na kami sa Cebu via CDO na di na kami balik sa Davao… Thanks a lot!
Dave Joseph on Mar 15, 2010 at 2:29 am said:

good morning…

I’am Dave from Davao City. i would like to ask about the fare from DAVAO CITY to MARAMAG BUKIDNON?
Thank you so much for your kind.

God bless you.
mulspeaks on Mar 21, 2010 at 9:02 am said:

hi,

im interested to know how much is the fare if i travel from cagayan de oro to calamba misamis occ.? How about cdo to ozamis and cdo to pagadian city?

i would appreciate a quick response regarding this query.

have a nice day!
dutchpickle on Mar 22, 2010 at 2:24 am said:

mulpeaks,

Rural Transit Mindanao

For information, call their Agora Bus Terminal Office at Tel. No. (88) 856-5642 or their Main Office at (88)857-3032; 858-5886; (8822) 73-5445

cheers

dp
Jimima on May 19, 2010 at 2:28 am said:

Hi! is there any reservation system for RTMI? I mean reserving buses for fieldtrip and etc.
dutchpickle on May 19, 2010 at 8:44 pm said:

Hello Jimina,

Agora Bus Terminal Office at Tel. No. (88) 856-5642 or their Main Office at (88)857-3032; 858-5886; (8822) 73-5445

dp
snow on May 24, 2010 at 6:13 am said:

cagayan de oro to calamba..mga 300 fare…
dutchpickle on May 24, 2010 at 5:00 pm said:

Thank you 4 d info Snow.

dp
Exequiel on Jun 2, 2010 at 10:51 am said:

Please help me to have route from cagayan de oro city to Dapitan. And please give me a bus fare for air condition bus. I need it very badly for i am going on Dapitan City by sunday….
dutchpickle on Jun 2, 2010 at 11:59 pm said:

Hello Exequiel,

The Rural Transit Terminal is in Dipolog – about 20 minutes from Dapitan – the harbor where the ferries leave to Dumaguete.

I think you might be able to go direct with Rural Transtit – crossing the bay from Mukas to Ozamis,

http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/ozamis-to-mukas-ferry-mindanao.html

Try calling these numbers:
Agora Bus Terminal Office at Tel. No. (88) 856-5642 or their Main Office at (88)857-3032; 858-5886; (8822) 73-5445

dp
lorie obnamia on Jun 4, 2010 at 1:56 am said:

magkano po bus fare zamboanga city to dipolog and then dipolog to dapitan?
dutchpickle on Jun 5, 2010 at 6:04 am said:

Hi Lorie,

I am not sure the fare from Zamboanga to Dipolog but would recommend taking the express.

Take a tricycle from Dipolog to Dapitan. Try to join other passengers and share the cost. If I remember correctly the cost is around 40 pesos each.

dp
Tacal, Bebie Rose on Jun 17, 2010 at 3:44 am said:

ask ko lang if mag kano ba ang transportation rate nyo from Davao to bukidnon,Cagayan and zamboanga?
Mark Lacsam on Jun 18, 2010 at 6:57 pm said:

Davao to Cagayan de Oro costs 480, there are discounts for students, too. my Wife just left for Cagayan de Oro last June 15, and She said She paid 480 pesos. But what I do wanna know is.. is there still a Non-stop bus from Davao to Cagayan? ( If anyone out there knows )
dutchpickle on Jun 18, 2010 at 9:10 pm said:

Bachelor Buses make the trip Cagayan to Davao air-con for 480 pesos I am told.

dp
btm on Jun 22, 2010 at 8:37 pm said:

hi,

i would like to know the contact number of rural transit in davao city. can you give the telephone number?

thank you and god bless,

btm
mai on Jun 26, 2010 at 1:14 am said:

inquire kami how much ang fare tacurong-cagayan de oro, educational tour of 100 students on sept 24,25 & 26, 2010.
ayen on Jun 26, 2010 at 1:37 am said:

bakit wala kayong ccontact number, mag inquire sana ako fare tacurong going to cagayan de oro for my student educational tour..
Millennium Force on Jun 27, 2010 at 1:08 am said:

alam mo po ba contact number ng rural transit sa davao?

our class is planning a field trip in cagayan de oro city and we need to know how much will be the fare papunta doon!
our plan is parang mag rerent kami ng bus!

thank you…
chai mendoza on Jul 6, 2010 at 8:04 pm said:

thanks mark lacsam for the fare info from davao-cdo…that’s quite a help to plan ahead..now, i need to know what time does the bus leaves dvo terminal that we would be able to arrive cdo 6 am..
mark on Jul 23, 2010 at 6:27 am said:

mga conductor sa tacurong to kabacan mga korakot sabotaheeeee pati inspctor ang ginahatag na ticket sa mga students 8 lng maroa kaayo
ryan laquio on Jul 26, 2010 at 5:35 am said:

Good afternoon!!!…

I had a problem i left my bag on one of your bus when i took a ride on saturday morning this week it was happen when we arrived at the ozamis port going to mukas the driver told us to buy a ticket so i left my things and buy a ticket for the barge then after that i huridly get inside the barge i thought that the bus that we ride on was on the barge i only wonder that the bus was still on the port wating for his turn to get on the barge so i wait for the bus to mukas port hoping that i could get my bag but i could not make it i did not saw the bus i did not remember the bus number and the bus ticket was on my bag so i ride again and went to CDO hoping that i could saw that bus and get my bag back but i did not saw the bus again but if i could see the driver and the conduktor maybe i could get back my bag..i only remembered the bus driver and i only remember the face….Sir/Madam do you had a record for the bus who got their first trip from plaridel? or if their is a bag that surendered to your please notify to this email.add ———-@yahoo.com…hoping for your immediate action because all the important requirements needed for my passport was inside my bag…the color of my bag was all blue,the design was sling bag and the was POLO SPORT…i was hope and pray that my bag will be back…THANK YOU SO MUCH…
dutchpickle on Jul 26, 2010 at 5:48 am said:

Hello ryan,

Please contact the Rural Transit office directly – I am sorry for your misfortune but “dutchpickle” is only a traveler’s website. You will have to contact Rural Transit directly.

As you indicate – it is also a good idea to remember the bus number when you exit the bus.

Sorry this happened…

dp
irving J. Bejerano on Jul 27, 2010 at 5:07 am said:

Our rural transit is near from terminal.. I will ask how much and i will post soon..
Jainal on Aug 12, 2010 at 2:23 am said:

hello.. gud afternun i would like to ask for a contact number of Rural Bus Transit..
dutchpickle on Aug 12, 2010 at 5:40 am said:

Hello Jainal,

Try calling these numbers:
Agora Bus Terminal Office at Tel. No. (88) 856-5642 or their Main Office at (88)857-3032; 858-5886; (8822) 73-5445

dp
willy on Aug 26, 2010 at 8:36 pm said:

how is it true na wala ng byahe sa gabi, paki confirm lang? Bakit pinapatay yong mga driver at conductor sa rural transit bus?
nash on Aug 27, 2010 at 12:52 am said:

hi, imfrom cdo.. i want to go 2 zamboanga. safe paba ang daan khit na gabi? pinigilan ako ni mama pumnta dun kc d daw safe ang byahe?
dutchpickle on Aug 27, 2010 at 1:21 am said:

willy,

Check with Rural Transit because I don’t have their schedule. I think they do run at night but maybe not in some areas.

dp
dutchpickle on Aug 27, 2010 at 1:23 am said:

Hello nash,

If you don’t feel comfortable traveling at night – just leave in the early morning – wala problema!

dp
shenona flores on Sep 3, 2010 at 11:46 pm said:

pwede po ba malaman yung rules and regulatios nyo??? kc eto po yung report ko sa klase tpos nahihirapan po ako..salamat
dutchpickle on Sep 4, 2010 at 1:13 am said:

shenona,

rules and regulations about what

dp
Al on Sep 7, 2010 at 10:40 am said:

Hi,

My family and I are planning to go to Camiguin for the Lanzones festival this October. I’m coming from Cebu and my siblings will be traveling from Zamboanga to CDO. We will all be meeting up there then travel to Camiguin. Do you happen to know how long the travel will take from ZAM to CDO (Aircon bus)? I need a rough estimate so i can plan things out and synchronize our trips.

Thanks,

Al
dutchpickle on Sep 9, 2010 at 1:52 am said:

Hi Al

A friend of mine made it from Zamboanga all the way to Camigiun Island in one day but it was a very long day!

My guess is that the run from Zamboanga to CDO would take about 10 or 11 hours but it is only a guess. If you leave Zamboanga early morning you should get into CDO in time for dinner.

happy trip

dp
aghrajes on Sep 17, 2010 at 10:06 pm said:

ask ko lang po if ano yung span nang time sa rtmi bus agora base terminal.. kasi po minsan after

1 hour pa or 30 minutes pa ang departure nang bus after another.. At saka po, kailangan po ba talagang magbigay ng pera yong conductor sa dispatcher nang bus??

Kasi po, hindi po pinapatakbo nung dispatcher yong bus kapag walang perang binigay yong conductor..
Nanotice ko lang po!!!!
Fritz on Sep 30, 2010 at 12:57 am said:

@aghrajes….i think the time where the interval for the departure for bus is every 1 hour or more is during nyt time……
hindi po dispatcher yan…..naghuhulog sila ng parang deposit….yun yung binabayaran nila bago sila pinapaalis
fatima on Oct 11, 2010 at 1:57 am said:

how much is the fare ticket from zamboanga city to cagayan and zamboanga to davao city???
dutchpickle on Oct 11, 2010 at 2:54 am said:

Hello Fatima

That route by bus is not straightforward. You would likely have to go all the way to Cagayan de Oro and then back south through Bukidnion. It would take 2 legs and likely 2 days.

Another option would be to take the Super Ferry from Zamboanga to General Santos and then take the bus to Davao.

happy trip

dp
jay on Oct 21, 2010 at 8:59 pm said:

hi,

can i ask the schedule of night trip bus of rural transit..and the fare also from cagayn de oro city to davao…thanks…

jay
Jay on Nov 9, 2010 at 6:47 am said:

Hi. I would like to suggest that you can post the numbers of the bus lines for faster transactions. The agora terminal number doesn’t answer.
genevieve delos reyes on Nov 19, 2010 at 6:16 am said:

ano schedule davao to cagayan de oro aircon bus ?
mr. x on Nov 23, 2010 at 10:57 pm said:

what time po ang last trip from cagayan to pagadian? may bus po ba papuntang pagadian kapag 8 pm?
chari on Nov 24, 2010 at 7:27 am said:

i may suggest for the safety of our beloved passengers in Rural transit Bus lines, pwede po naman samahan ng isang SWAT individuals at K-9 ang isang bumabiyaheng Bus natin dito sa Davao city , para maging alerto tayo sa ano mang Aksidenting parati nalang po nangyayari sa Loob ng pampasaherong Bus, para naman maiwasan ang pamomomba at maiwasan ang pagpapasakay ng mga taong di kanais nais ang intensyon sa loob ng isang Bus,at dagdag siguridad na rin sa pamayanan natin dito sa Davao para naman maiwasan and pagbuwis ng buhay at napakaimportante po ng buhay ng isang kapwa tao natin.
dutchpickle on Nov 24, 2010 at 7:26 pm said:

Hello chari

I always felt perfectly safe on the bus anywhere I went in Mindanao – especially Davao.

dp
eddi tumabini on Dec 12, 2010 at 3:00 am said:

I would like to know if when will rural transit will hire conductors and drivers? I would like to apply for any vacancy.(I also would like to know how and where to apply. thanks in advance.
kboy on Dec 23, 2010 at 3:11 am said:

meron bang byahi sa dec. 24, 2010 cagayan to davao?
dine on Dec 26, 2010 at 9:12 am said:

How much the fee if the route is Ozamiz to Pagadian of aircon and non-aircon Rural bus?
chuchie on Jan 6, 2011 at 1:32 am said:

Can you help me find the contact number for Pagadian office of Rural transit? or better an e-mail
junalene de leon on Jan 14, 2011 at 3:27 am said:

_gud afternoon po,ask aq qng my byahe ba ang rural arcon for cgayan trip frm zambo.city, dis coming jan 21 s hapon?or wat ang schedule nla s byahe…:-)thnkz!..
Jerry aldrin de erit on Jan 14, 2011 at 11:58 am said:

Bakit hindi nagbibibay ng ticket and ibang conductors ng bus? Pero naniningil ng pamasahe…ang kapal ng mukha!!!!
jane cuevas on Jan 19, 2011 at 5:40 am said:

would like to ask if have trip from zamboanga to ozamis straight on jan 21,2011,in the afternoon?
ayenne on Jan 25, 2011 at 1:00 am said:

i would like to ask wat time is the last trip from Zamboanga City to Dipolog City. and how much is the fare rate.

pls reply asap. tnx
dutchpickle on Jan 25, 2011 at 7:00 am said:

Hello ayenne,

I don’t know for sure – but most of the Dipolog trips leave in the mornings. You could overnight in Ipil if you can’t find something that works for you.

Happy trip!

dp
Norberto Intes on Jan 28, 2011 at 2:19 am said:

Can I ask how much is the fare from cagayan to davao (Aircon/deluxe). what is the estimated time of travel from cagayan to davao.
jonel tamayo on Mar 14, 2011 at 8:37 pm said:

ano va requirments pg mg aply ng conduktor sa rtmi? mgkano ba cashbond nyo? kc dati nmrn rin ako bus conduktor ng super 5 at pesioa bus line ng cebu.
dutchpickle on Mar 15, 2011 at 8:17 am said:

Hello Jonel

I do not have information about applying for jobs with Rural Transit. Please contact the head office.

good luck

dp
Mark on Mar 28, 2011 at 10:26 am said:

how long would an express trip from zamboanga to dapitan and/or vice versa would take? i’m attending the palarong pambansa on May but made a mistake of booking zamboanga instead of dipolog where the palaro will be held.
dutchpickle on Mar 28, 2011 at 4:32 pm said:

Hi Mark,

The bus will go to the terminal in Dipolog and you can catch a tricycle to Dapitan from there – my guess is that the trip will take about 8 hours – not sure :) good luck:)

dp
sarah on Apr 1, 2011 at 7:44 am said:

I really appreciate dutchpickle for having this space to people in order to leave a comment. I knew for a fact that this is not so easy. However, you could be of help to other people especially the first timer traveler. I have been reading the comments from the very start hoping it could be helpful to me. To my dismay I have noticed that the comments were as of year 2009,2010, so probably there could be a great change in terms of fare as of today. Many people asked about schedules, fares etc and they got nothing. It would be better since you knew that most asked here were fare and schedules at least you have provided reliable information directly from Rural Transit Bus Line. I have read also that the office of this bus line doesn’t reply phone calls so again it’s useless to be posting their phone numbers.

I am in a group tour to Davao City. My friend and I planned to go to CDO after our trip in Davao. I don’t know where is the terminal of Rural Transit in Davao, but it does not matter, what we are after is the fare from Davao to CDO so that we will know how much to prepare. Please post their schedule and their fare if it is possible for you.

What I need is the fare from Davao to CDO and a schedule of day trip.

Thank you so much…
dutchpickle on Apr 1, 2011 at 8:47 am said:

Hi Sarah,

Yes it would be better if I could spend more time doing that but I was initially just trying to show travelers how to get a round Mindanao and show some of the options available.

I was hoping that other travelers would provide updates – you will likely have to contact the Rural Transit directly to get ticket and fare information. I don’t have the ability to keep up on fares and schedules because I don’t take the bus very often now days – but I have used them in the past many times and was pleased with their service.

If they have a web site that I become aware of I will try to post the link.

Happy trip

dp
gracie on Apr 4, 2011 at 12:12 am said:

Hi.
ask lang aq if magkno fare patungong cagayan to iligan?tapus iligan to ozamis city?sa rural transit po na bus, d po kc makontct ung office nila.
dutchpickle on Apr 4, 2011 at 6:06 am said:

Hello Gracie,

I don’t have the fare schedule available.

You will have to check at the terminal k?

dp
aurelio m. laluna jr on Apr 4, 2011 at 6:24 pm said:

magkano ang fare ngayon davao-cagayan. please to me asap you can reach me thru my mobile # 09282339805. i am waiting now
dutchpickle on Apr 4, 2011 at 9:50 pm said:

Hello Aurelio,

I do not have the fare handy sorry.

Please contact Rural Transit directly.

happy trip

dp
Mark on Apr 5, 2011 at 5:42 am said:

hi,

is Rural Transit Bus Lines same with Rural Transit Mindanao Inc? i found their Facebook page (RTMI) and asked for the fare from Zamboanga to Dipolog. i was surprised about the response saying that they don’t that route so i’m quite confused.

Mark
dutchpickle on Apr 5, 2011 at 1:58 pm said:

Hello Mark,

I am not sure ! I used to spend a fair bit of time in Mindanao traveling by bus. I always had good service with these folks.

Is there a phone number that you can call on that site?

dp
Gideon on Apr 6, 2011 at 9:06 pm said:

Good Day!
Sir,
Mag inquire ako makano pakyaw sa bus ng Rural Transit Air Con pick up Kidapawan to CDO on May 16,2011?
Gideon on Apr 6, 2011 at 9:12 pm said:

Sir,
dito ako davao city anu telephone no. ng booking office sa Rural Transit Bus Line?
Thanks
anthony on Apr 25, 2011 at 5:14 am said:

hi im from gensan. i would to inquire if this info is correct. depart davao to cagayan de oro then to dipolog terminal.
are there any other route?
can you suggest me a correct route from gensan or tacurong all the way to dipolog coz i will be attending the palarong pambansa this may. thanks and hope you can respond as early
dutchpickle on Apr 25, 2011 at 7:07 am said:

Hello anthony

I am not sure but maybe you would take Bachelor Tours to CDO ?

I am only familiar with the Rural Transit on the Dipolog to Zamboanga City route which I have taken a number of times.

…probably have to ask at the bus terminal – my apologies – I do not know General Santos very well.

dp
lorelie bautista vesagas on May 4, 2011 at 1:12 pm said:

im planning 2 take a trip from zamboanga city to cdo.and from there to butuan city…can u plz tell me the “smart mobile ” # of rural transit bus so i can just call them for the said schedules and fare fees….thank you….
brian reyes gangca on May 19, 2011 at 8:05 pm said:

hi po! magkano po kaya pamasahe na ngayon from cagayan de oro city to dapitan? aircon at ordinary kasi may plano po kasi akong umattend ng convention sa dapitan this june
Jeremy on May 22, 2011 at 9:08 pm said:

Is it true that Rural Bus does not run from Zambo to CDO by night time nowadays? Thanks for reply…
sheila ann on May 23, 2011 at 6:51 am said:

hii… i just want to ask you..what are the daily schedule of bus from davao to cagayan?…the exact time please!!
dutchpickle on May 23, 2011 at 12:12 pm said:

Hello Jeremy and Sheila,

I do not have the current Rural Transit bus schedule

dp
karen on Jul 12, 2011 at 9:29 pm said:

hello..

gudmorning..ask ko lang magkano fare from cagayan to tacurong..??
Marievin O. Pedrosa on Jul 20, 2011 at 3:57 am said:

hi, i would like to know if how much would be the rent of a 1 rural transit bus (aircon) from cagayan – kidapawan City (if you allow), coz i know that regular route of rural transit is only kabacan – tacurong.. please i need information about this ASAP…thank you and God bless..

Marievin
fryam on Jul 21, 2011 at 7:37 pm said:

how many hours will it take to travel from cdo to dipolog..please also give cell number.thanks
jen on Aug 1, 2011 at 10:05 am said:

hi ask ko lang po kung may night trip po ang mga bus galing ng zamboanga city to dipolog ganun din from dipolog to zamboanga city?
jhing on Aug 6, 2011 at 9:00 pm said:

I’am Jhning from iloilo City. i would like to ask about the fare from DAVAO CITY to MARAMAG BUKIDNON?
Thank you so much for your kind.
jayr on Aug 16, 2011 at 11:52 pm said:

Magkano po bayad davao to cagayan kahit d po aircon???..tnx
johnny on Sep 8, 2011 at 10:20 pm said:

hello po,

i just want to know if how much is the fare from davao to cagayan (aircon po)…and cagayan to pagadian city…

salamat po…ill go kasi tomorrow for a ride…
Raegieh on Sep 21, 2011 at 8:53 pm said:

Hi guyz..

im from cebu and i love doing land trips,. im planning go to Zamboanga city but ill be docking in dapitan before going to zamboanga. do you have any updates for the schedule and how much the fare cost for a trip from Dapitan to Zamboanga city??

ill be looking forward to your replies.. thanks
dutchpickle on Sep 21, 2011 at 10:47 pm said:

Hello Raegieh

You will have to take a tricycle from the seaside port of Dapitan to the Rural Transit terminal in Dipolog to catch your bus. Try to share the costs with other passengers that just got of the ferry in Dapitan because most of the others are also heading to Dipolog.

I don’t have the current fare available but the express buses will make it in less time. Maybe 8 hours on average – can’t say for sure because I have not taken the bus in a few years and the road has vastly improved since that time.

I have stayed in Ipil a few times when taking a break along the way. It is an easy trip but there are many stops – for other passengers and checkpoints.

enjoy

dp
jahanzeb adeem on Oct 7, 2011 at 3:29 am said:

GOOD DAY!
ask ko lang po kung magkano pamasahe ng rural transit from cagayan de oro to dipolog city. sa deluxe at sa aircon po na fare fees..

thank you po..!
Claribel A. Bisno on Oct 23, 2011 at 5:35 am said:

I would like to ask how much is the fare in aircon from Zamboanga to Cagayan de oro City.
Richelle on Nov 2, 2011 at 3:30 am said:

hi po..

just like to ask the travel time from dipolog to molave.

thanks..
dutchpickle on Nov 2, 2011 at 8:06 am said:

Hello Richelle,

I am not sure – sorry : )

dp
DIPAK ROY on Nov 21, 2011 at 12:24 pm said:

DEAR SIR,
I LIKE TO TRAVEL FROM CAGAYAN DE ORO TO PAGADIAN CITY BY BUS IN MORNING TIME, IS ANY BODY CAN GIVE ME SOME HINTS ABOUT WHERE IN CAGAYAN DE ORO I SHOULD PICK UP BUS GOING TOWARDS PAGADIAN CITY AND HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE TO REACH THERE AND VICA VERSA. THANK YOU.
Jean Rodriguez on Nov 23, 2011 at 6:49 am said:

Hi,

I just want to know the fare going to Pagadian from Cagayan de Oro. Also, just want to know if is it by Land?

Thanks.
Joy on Nov 27, 2011 at 3:19 am said:

Hi

I have a terrible experience riding this bus
I have this ticket number 253577 , i dont have the bus number for the reason of they didnt punch it sa ticket ko. before i get onboard to the bus i ask the dispatcher how many hours ang travel to CDO … by the way its DAVAO-CAGAYAN DE ORO trip.
the dispatcher asnwered 8 hours travel……. it was past 4 in the morning , the bus leaves davao terminal at 5:07 am dated nov 23, 2011
i have my flight to iloilo at 2:20 in the afternoon. since i was informed it was 8 hours travel i expected that i’ll arrive at cdo by 1pm or 1:30 pm… I was, very confident that i could still catch my flight by 2 pm.
while were on our way , i kept asking the conductor this time what time we will be arriving cagayan de oro , he answered 8 hours travel “again”
when we stop over for breakfast I ask again what time we will arrive at cdo , the conductor says 8 hours travel “again” , so i simply says by 1 pm ? he said yes.
i informed the conductor that i have my flight by 2:20 in the afternoon.
around 12 we stopped over for lunch i notice that the stop over took us almost 30 mins and the bus runs so slow.
unfortunately i arrived cdo past 2 in the afternoon … and I reached the airport of cdo at 2:35 pm of that same day :’(

I MISSED MY FLIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I want to know if the bus company can answer this “?”

Since i missed my flight due to the delay……….. can I charge them “the bus company” for the money cost me for my flight fare?

* before i get on bored to your bus, I asked ur personnel how many hours travel is dvo-cdo he answered 8 hours travel …

if my calculation was right i should have arrived cdo at 1pm or 1:30 mins in the afternoon. remember the bus leaves @ 5:07 in the morning.

if i was completely aware if im goin to miss my flight, then i shouldnt take the risk riding at ur bus.
dutchpickle on Nov 27, 2011 at 6:08 am said:

Hello Joy

You must always allow yourself a larger cushion of time when using public transportation over long runs like this – especially if you have a flight to catch !

Sorry that you missed your flight

dp
reggyl erigio on Dec 8, 2011 at 3:44 pm said:

hi….magkano po ba ang pamasahe dipolog to manila??? pls…
dutchpickle on Dec 8, 2011 at 9:40 pm said:

Hello reggyl

I do not think that Rural Transit goes to locations outside of Mindanao.

sorry

dp
Rosshan on Dec 12, 2011 at 6:30 am said:

Will Rural Transit have scheduled trips on January 1, 2012 from Ipil to Zamboanga? I am from Ipil and will be catching a flight to Manila at around 1PM.
TOMMY M. ROBLES on Dec 30, 2011 at 7:49 pm said:

Sana magkaroon na ng ruta mula CAGAYAN-GENSAN via ARAKAN VALLEY(Digos, Kiadapawan, Antipas, Arakan, Buda),CAGAYAN-COTABATO,CAGAYAN-PAGADIAN
Marami ang commuters o traveller sa Cotabato Empire subalit transportation, ang mga terminal dito parang airport pero walang bus…
I’m very hoping will you grant my request.
maville on Jan 6, 2012 at 1:34 am said:

Hi Dutch – we were going to climb mt,apo in macrh and after wards we will go to CDO, where can we ride a bus from kidaoawan to cdo and how long will the travel period be? so we can adjust accordingly ;)
dutchpickle on Jan 7, 2012 at 10:35 pm said:

Hello maville,

I think that you will have to take the bus from Kidapawan to Davao and then transfer to a different bus from there to COD direct.

happy trip

dp
rezel m. lood on Jan 20, 2012 at 1:00 am said:

hi,

ask ko lng ang daily sked ng rural from zamboanga to CDO?

thanks
RZL
dutchpickle on Jan 20, 2012 at 10:37 am said:

Please check the schedule at the depot in Zamboanga.

dp
Dominic on Feb 3, 2012 at 4:20 am said:

hi dutchpickle,

ask ko lang po kung one way ride lang po ba from CDO to zamboanga ?…
maraming slmat po….
dutchpickle on Feb 3, 2012 at 7:43 pm said:

just give Rural Transit a call for fare info k?

dp
papigerald on Feb 27, 2012 at 2:16 am said:

hello,
what bus in pagadian going to zamboanga. im from cotabato wanted to go to zamboanga city this summer for schooling at WMSU.
to those who reply me
thanks!
dutchpickle on Feb 27, 2012 at 9:51 am said:

Maybe check with Supper Ferry? They used to stop in Cotobato on the way from General Santos to Zamboanga City. I have only done that trip one time but it was quite a few years ago.

It would be easier and quicker – if they still are making that run.

dp
Miraflor on Feb 28, 2012 at 1:56 am said:

hello po pwede makahingi ng celphone number ng rural transit pra makatawag po ako or maka text po…kc punta kami ds may s cagayan po…
tnx po….
Ricii on Mar 7, 2012 at 1:03 am said:

Hi.

Is there a bus that caters directly from Davao City to Zamboanga City, and if there is how much does it cost one-way?

Any input is well appreciated. Thanks lot.
dutchpickle on Mar 7, 2012 at 10:12 am said:

I do not think that there is a bus route from Davao to Zamboangaa via Cotabato City – but you can take a bus from Davao up to Cagayan de Oro and then from there down to Zamboanga.

cheers
dp
charley on Mar 15, 2012 at 11:41 pm said:

hi dutchpickle! i’ll be arriving in zamboanga on april 4 . i’ll spend 8days in mindanao and i will visit all the nearby provinces= last stop would be in davao before i get back to manila.
are there available land transpo there? my route would be zamboanga- dipolog- dakak- dapitan-pagadian-ozamis then davao. is it possible?
can you help me please.. can you share some tips, bus schedules and the accomodations on those places. i badly need it. thanks a lot

please email me :
dutchpickle on Mar 16, 2012 at 8:24 am said:

Hello Charley,

It should be ok but a bit rushed – just take the Rural Transit bus from Zamboanga to Dipolog – it will take around 8 hours depending on how many stops it makes. In Zamboanga the Rural Transit terminal is in Guiwan.

I think that Dakak is a resort near Dapitan and Dipolog.

Ozamis is a few hours down the coast around the top going east.

http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/ozamis-to-mukas-ferry-mindanao.html

If you went that route you could take the bus to Illigan, Cagayan de Oro, and then even down through Bukidnon to Davao but it is a long bus ride.

I think Pagadian is a bit of a detour unless you must be there for some reason.

http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/pagadian-mindanao.html

You might even want to remove Pagadian from your schedule.

dp
charley on Mar 16, 2012 at 10:01 pm said:

thanks a lot dutchpickle.

ok i’ll not include pagadian in my tour. can you please help me with an 8-day itinerary? what if i’ll go the other way around? gen santos, southern mindanao til i get to davao?

what places can you suggest for me to visit so i can maximize my trip?

i will be travelling solo and this would be my first time to do this thing. i was suppose to be with a friend but due to unavoidable circumstance, she cant make it.
is it safe to travel at night? can you suggest clean, safe and cheap accomodations where i can stay?

thanks a lot.
dutchpickle on Mar 17, 2012 at 8:05 am said:

Hello Charley,

General Santos and Davao are in the same area in Mindanao. You can take a bus between the two cities easily, quickly and safely.

One thing you will become aware of is that Mindanao is such a huge island and you can consume a lot of time just getting around. Davao is a huge city and there are many foreigners that have chosen to settle there. I prefer smaller cities.

Your original post about Dapitan and Dipolog caught my interest because it is a very nice area, clean and peaceful, and the coastal beaches are inviting. Ozamis is a nice little city as well.

Traveling at night can be a hassle because you can not see the country and getting to your destination late at night makes it more difficult to get organized.

If this is your first trip to the Philippines you might want to start in Cebu City and get familiar with the country. Cagayan de Oro on the north coast of Mindanao might also be a goog place to start your travel. problem is – 8 days is only one week so you will really be limited

other good starting points – Dumaguete in Negros or Puerto Princesa in Palawan,

cheers
dp

ps – I don’t have YM
charley on Mar 17, 2012 at 7:58 pm said:

thanks a lot dutchpickle.
i’ve got tickets already, april 4 i’ll be arriving in zamboanga then on april 11 i’ll be departing from davao going back to manila.

what i will do is travel to dipolog-dapitan-dakak- ozamis-
i’ll just take a bus ride going to cagayan de oro then to davao

april 4-6 – zamboanga
april 7- early travel to dipolog (you think rural transit has nighttrips to dipolog? i might as well travel at night)

april 7-9 – dipolog, dakak, dapitan
april 9- first trip to cdo (or night trip on april 8)
** what province should i come from if im headed to cagayan de oro? would it be in dipolog or ozamis?? please help **

april10-11 – explore davao ( my flight to manila is at 9pm)

** is my itinerary okay and doable?? can you please make some suggestions on how i can maximize my trip. including the accomodations

thank you so much dutchpickle– you’re really a great help.
charley on Mar 17, 2012 at 7:59 pm said:

i prefer to travel at nightso i can arrive at my destination early in the morning =)
you think its fine??
dutchpickle on Mar 17, 2012 at 9:41 pm said:

Hello Charley,

I never took the night bus between Zamboanga and Dipolog. I honestly do not know if there even is one. Plan a full day on the bus – I don’t remember how long it takes – I have not taken the bus on that route in 7 years because I always ride my motorcycle. I suggest heading out of Zamboanga the 5th or 6th.

Head to CDO on the 8th and maybe spend the night or push onwards to Davao through the night. It is a long way to Davao – Davao is very far from CDO.

Try to be in Davao on the 9th or 10 so you have time to look around for a day. Davao is very spread out so give yourself plenty of time to get to the airport by taxi.

cheers

dp
dutchpickle on Mar 17, 2012 at 9:51 pm said:

Mindanao in general is quite a safe place to travel at night but there are a few areas that are shakey.

…also remember that if you get there too early some hotels might not yet have rooms available.

dp
charley on Mar 18, 2012 at 7:37 pm said:

thank you so much for answering my queries dutchpickle.
you’re a big help =)

one more thing though- is it easy to find nice accomodations in dipolog, pagadian ozamis?? i cant find info on the internet- can you suggest where can i stay and the street where is it located please..

thanks a lot–
charley on Mar 18, 2012 at 7:39 pm said:

and when i get to davao- i just want to go to samal island then city tour nearby. i dont intend to roam around davao =)
dutchpickle on Mar 18, 2012 at 11:55 pm said:

Hello Charley,

You are welcome – have a great trip !

I usually stay at the Sea Breeze which is half way between Dipolog and Dapitan but I usually have my own transportation.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/sea-breeze-hotel-dipolog.html

In Pagaduan I stay at the Yllana Hotel across from Dunkin Donuts
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/pagadian-mindanao.html

In Ozamis I stay at a great hotel but I forgot the name – sorry but there are two – one is very nice and the other is good – don’t have the name of the street

In Illigan I like the Kingsway Inn
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/kingsway-inn.html

In Cagayan de Oro I like the Kingston Lodge
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/kingston-lodge-cagayan-de-oro.html

dp
dutchpickle on Mar 19, 2012 at 12:01 am said:

In Ginggoog I like the Gingoog Hotel
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/gingoog-hotel-gingoog-city.html

In Koronadal City I like the Greenstate Suites
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/koronadal-city-greenstate-suites.html

In Trento, Agusan del Sur I like the Hillsville Inn
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/hillsview-inn-mindanao.html

In Kidapawan I like the Old Barracks Suites
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/old-barracks-suites-kidapawan.html

If east of Cagayan de Oro I really like the Coconut Bay Resort
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/coconut-bay-resort.html
dutchpickle on Mar 19, 2012 at 12:14 am said:

In Camiguin the Roof Top is pretty nice
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/coconut-bay-resort.html

In Ipil I like the Ricomar
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/ricomar-pension-house.html

for ferry to Dumaguete I take the
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/dumaguete-to-dipolog.html

cheers

dp
dutchpickle on Mar 19, 2012 at 12:15 am said:

Hello Charley – I haven’t been to Samal Island yet :)

dp
charley on Mar 21, 2012 at 2:38 am said:

thank you so much dp =)
charley on Mar 21, 2012 at 3:19 am said:

i’ll just ask the locals on those places to recommend the best accomodation that i can have. thanks a lot =)
evaristo on Apr 9, 2012 at 8:26 am said:

magkano po fare kabacan to cdo? kapag may SP po magkano din?
dutchpickle on Apr 9, 2012 at 1:00 pm said:

Hello evaristo

You will have to call or stop in at the terminal for information about fares.

happy trip

dp
ann on Jun 8, 2012 at 1:13 pm said:

hello! what is the fastest route going to zamboanga city? ;) and, how will i be able to reach barangay TUGBUNGAN? ;) thank you!
dutchpickle on Jun 8, 2012 at 2:13 pm said:

Hello ann,

Where are you coming from?

To get to Tugbungan from the Rural Transit terminal should take about 15 to 20 minutes in a tricycle – if the traffic is not too bad.

happy trip
dp
milagros m. francisco on Jun 14, 2012 at 2:20 am said:

I am from Davao City and would like to take your aircon bus to Dipolog City, next week. There will be 2 of us traveling. May I ask about schedules, fares, number of hours travel, bus transfers if any, senior citizen discounts and reservation if this is required. Please give some travel advise also. Thanks a lot.
dutchpickle on Jun 14, 2012 at 5:42 am said:

Hello –
I think you should look into all the bus liners located in Davao.
Does Rural Transit Lines even go to Davao? I have used the Rural Transit line when going from Dipolog to Zamboanga City a few times and had good service but never used Rural Transit out of Davao. Maybe you will take a Bachelor Tour Bus or one of the others to CDO and transfer to a Rural Transit somewhere along the way. Just check at the bus terminal in Davao for ideas.
happy trip
dp
Piper on Jul 30, 2012 at 2:38 am said:

Hi,

What’s the easiest and fastest mode of transportation from Zamboanga airport to Dipolog? I really need your help. Can someone tell me how to get there? Please…. Thanks :)
michelle jane zuero on Aug 1, 2012 at 9:09 pm said:

Maayung Iligan!

Hello, how can we avail the reservation for rural transit iligan-davao? sep. 7,70 pax..
Thank you?
dutchpickle on Aug 3, 2012 at 5:30 pm said:

Hello Piper

The easiest way for me would be – to take the Rural Transit Bus liner directly from Zamboanga City to Dipolog. From Dipolog take a tricycle to the seaport of Dapitan. From Dapitan you have a choice of several different ferry options to Dumaguete City, Negros. From there it is easy to take the Ceres bus liner to Cebu City if you choose to do so.

I have gone from Zamboanga to Cebu City in less than 24 hours using only public transport but usually I drive my motorcycle.

Happy trip
dp
dutchpickle on Aug 3, 2012 at 6:22 pm said:

Hello michelle,

I am not sure if Rural Transit even goes to Davao – consider checking also with Bachelor Tours bus lines or one of the others?

You might have to get a transit in Cagayan de Oro but that trip should not be very difficult to arrange.

dp
michelle jane zuero on Aug 13, 2012 at 8:38 pm said:

Good Morning,

Sir,can I have the email add of the main office of Rural Transit Bulua?
dutchpickle on Aug 16, 2012 at 12:07 pm said:

Hello michelle,

I do not have Rural Transit’s email address.

dp
rayyan amadid on Aug 22, 2012 at 4:48 am said:

Good PM,

Magkanu pamasahi from Kabacan to CDO and CDO to Pagadian

Thanks

rayyan
Jessie Lopez on Aug 30, 2012 at 10:19 pm said:

To whom it may concern:

During my trip from Mukas Lanao del Norte to Cagayan de Oro City bus #1036 from Pagadian City may bag was mistakenly given to another passenger by the conductor name Jay A.. Lam…… in error. this bag contains all my belonging including digital camera I to was given the wrong bag which i return immediately to the bus station in CDO. I will allow 5 days for return of my property if the end of the 5 days i do not received my property i will expect payment for my lost which was your responsibility.please contact me in regards to this matter.
dutchpickle on Aug 31, 2012 at 11:54 am said:

Hello Jessie,

The “dutchpickle” website is a simple travelers blog with no connection to the management of the Rural Transit bus lines.

I am sorry for your loss but valuables should never be left in the luggage because of reasons like this.

dp
Vanny on Sep 23, 2012 at 3:44 am said:

hi, just wanna ask from you guys what time the rural transit “”airconditioned” probably leaving Ecoland Terminal (Davao) to MAramag Bukidnon? this is my first time go this way….and do you have idea how much it cost? your reply to my query will be more appreciated…God bless us…
dutchpickle on Sep 25, 2012 at 4:17 pm said:

Hello Vanny,

You will just have to check at the terminal. I usually ride my bike in Mindanao rather than taking the bus but the bus is quite nice if it is raining!

happy trip
dp
mae on Oct 1, 2012 at 1:25 am said:

Hi! tanung ko po sna kng may byahe ang rural transit mula zamboanga to pagadian @7:00PM to 8:00PM?

Thank you
dutchpickle on Oct 1, 2012 at 12:29 pm said:

Hello mae,

I do not know if Rural Transit goes to Pagadian from Zamboanga. I have only taken that liner from Zamboanga – Ipil – Dipolog. You will have to ask at the Rural Transit terminal.

dp
Keith on Oct 21, 2012 at 4:15 am said:

helo po, i’m from tacurong city. just wanna ask if my route po ba from tacurong city to butuan city? if wala po any alternative route po? ung tacurong-cagayan po ba dumadaan sa butuan? thanks po. Godspeed.
lanie on Nov 12, 2012 at 7:00 am said:

please post your schedule via gensan to cagayan or vice versa
dutchpickle on Nov 15, 2012 at 7:16 pm said:

Hello lanie,
There are several bus companies that make the trip from General Santos to CDO but I don’t think that Rural Transit is one of them. Rural Transit is more common in Western Mindanao.
dp
ninz grace on Nov 21, 2012 at 9:33 am said:

..helo po..pwd po mg tanong kung magkano ang fare from dipolog city terminal to zamboanga??? im planning to get a passport po kasi..
dutchpickle on Nov 23, 2012 at 7:06 pm said:

You will just have to ask the fare at the Rural Transit terminal. I only took the bus one time and it was years ago. Be sure to take an express if you want to get there quicker. I have stayed in Ipil overnight several times.

There I usually stay at the Ricomar Pension House near the Jolibees
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/ricomar-pension-house.html

happy trip!
dp
jezreel corpuz on Nov 28, 2012 at 2:28 am said:

gud pm po… sumakay po ako na rural kninang 4am… byahe galing gensan po to cagayan… bumaba ako sa matalam po..
260 ang pamasahe ko po at 500 peso bill po ang binigay kong pambayad
sinulatan ng kundoktor ang likod ng tikit ko po ng 500…
sa totoo lang po.. hingi ana ako help sa inyo sir kung pano ko mkukuha ung sukli ko..kasi po.. pagbaba ko ng bus.. nabusy na po ako arrange sa mga gamit ko.. ang mi ko kasing bit bit.. at narealize ko na lang umalis na ung bus.. di po binigay ung sukli ko sir… please help me.. salamat po…..
jezreel corpuz on Nov 28, 2012 at 2:43 am said:

im glad po na mabilis po akong nakarating sa matalam po… pero sobra sobra naman po ata ung binayad ko sir… before that 500 peso bill for my fare sir ngbayad na ako ng 100 for my bagage… at pagbaba ko sa bus dun sa matalam terminal nabusy na po ako sa pag account ng mga bitbit kong bagahe.. kung kaya nawala sa isip ko n kunin ang aking sukli sa kundoktor sir… sana po be responsible po ang mga kundoktor nu sir… wag po sana silang magtake advantage sa mga ganung sitwasyon sir. kasi po nagbabayad po ang mga pasahero ng sakto at sana po suklian naman din po nila tayo ng sakto.. tanong ko po sir if paano ko po makukuha ung sukli ko po sa kundoktor… salamat po. sana matulungan nyo po ako na mabalik po ang sukli ko sir.
dutchpickle on Nov 29, 2012 at 1:58 pm said:

Hello jezreel,

I am not sure exactly what you are asking but I always watch my belongings personally.

dp
dutchpickle on Nov 29, 2012 at 2:01 pm said:

jezreel

…you must remind the conductor that you need your change before you get off the bus ok?

keep reminding the conductor until you get your change

dp
dennis c on Dec 2, 2012 at 4:17 pm said:

HI,ask ko lang po kung meron po bang byahe ng bus from Dapitan to Butuan?Thanks po!
vash on Dec 31, 2012 at 7:56 pm said:

…gud am…what time poh resume ang byahe today jan 1,2013?
happy new year…bus pa valencia aircon
dutchpickle on Jan 2, 2013 at 11:11 am said:

…call the terminal for the most recent schedule trip available and cost

dp
azon on Jan 26, 2013 at 9:15 am said:

hello’ po im azon ng marbel ask ko lang po kung me biyahe kayo from tacurong to butuan city kasi po bababa po ako ng nasipit agusan del norte.
sana po malaman ko agad ang sagot ng mas maaga plano ko kasi pupunta ako this coming february..
salamat po
azon on Jan 26, 2013 at 9:16 am said:

at magkano po ang pamasahe …salamat po
dutchpickle on Jan 26, 2013 at 12:26 pm said:

Hello azon,

I think that Rural Transit is more active in western Mindanao in Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga Sur but am not sure about this.

There are plenty of other bus liners that serve Butuan City which is further east in Mindanao. Best to check at the terminals there in the city and also inquire of some of the drivers for ideas.

You will not find a direct trip between Butuan and Tacurong with any liner. I suggest that you take a bus from Butuan to Davao in southern Mindanao (easy to find) and then proceed to General Santos on whatever is available. From Gen San you will have to ask around for the best options to get to Tacurong City. You might want to get to Koronadal City and then take a bus from there.

In that area the Husky Liner bus company might be the best option – from my observation only – i usually ride my motorcycle in that area and have noticed very few bus options available for public transport.

happy trip
dp
leizlyn e. francisco on Jan 30, 2013 at 1:30 am said:

hello!!!!!
i am planning to go in zamboanga,magkano po ba ang pamasahe from iligan-zamboanga? ilang oras po ba ang biyahe to get there ? i am leizl fro iligan city
.
dutchpickle on Jan 30, 2013 at 3:18 pm said:

Aldrin

maybe there are Two options – not sure the costs

1) take a bus down to Mukas and then cross the ferry over to Ozamis

http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/ozamis-to-mukas-ferry-mindanao.html

then go by bus to Dipolog and get an express bus direct to Zamboanga City

2) Take a bus to Pagadian

http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/pagadian-mindanao.html

and then down to Zamboanga City

dp
I have done the Pagadian trip to Zamboanga three times but on my motorcycle but usually I go from Dipolog to Ipil to Zamboanga
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/ipil-mindanao.html
This trip I have done many times by motorcycle and by Rural Transit bus lines – I like to overnight in Ipil where I stay at the Ricomar Pension house up the road from Jolibees
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/ricomar-pension-house.html
happy trip
dhan on Feb 28, 2013 at 2:33 am said:

gudafternun.. i just want to ask what is your contact no. ?
tnx..
dutchpickle on Mar 1, 2013 at 5:47 pm said:

Hello dhuan,

The “dutchpickle” website is simply a travelers blog. I have used Rural Transit when traveling in western Mindanao but am not connected with this bus liner in any other way. Rural Transit seemed to be a reliable bus line the times i traveled with them. Maybe it would be best to stop in at the terminal for info about fares and schedules?

take care
dp
Sheryl on Mar 5, 2013 at 4:12 am said:

how can I get to Ozamis from Cagayan De Oro?
Sheryl on Mar 5, 2013 at 4:14 am said:

If by bus, how long? how much and where?. Thank you
dutchpickle on Mar 9, 2013 at 9:49 pm said:

I was just passing through Cagayan de Oro on the way to Ozamis last week. There are plenty of Rural Transit and Rural Tour buses on that route – most of them going all the way to Dipolog, Mindanao. There is a ferry crossing at Mukas-Ozamis but it is short and quick.

http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/ozamis-to-mukas-ferry-mindanao.html

Rural Transit and Rural Tours are growing and their buses all seem brand new. (bright red color!)

I think that Ceres bus line out of Cebu goes all the way from Cebu to Zamboanga City now. The ferry terminal near Dipolog at Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte is expanding and the new facility is almost complete. I went with Aleson Shipping from Dapitan to Dumaguete, Negros two days ago. Motorbike and passenger cost 1,200 peso plus 65 peso PPA and 11 peso terminal fee

dp
henry on Mar 13, 2013 at 9:05 pm said:

tanong ko lang po kung mag kano ang fare papunta sa dipolog?> pupunta kz kami sa dakak mag kano ang fare bawat tao?may bus po ba direct dapitan? tnx po more power.
henry on Mar 13, 2013 at 9:09 pm said:

at anong oras ang alis ?at ilan oras ang biyahe?
dutchpickle on Mar 13, 2013 at 9:32 pm said:

Hello Henry – Rural Transit and Rural Tours has expanded operations greatly since this page was put on line. They have a fleet of new shiny red buses – check for the latest fares and schedules at any of their terminals
dp
Sheryl on Apr 4, 2013 at 2:15 am said:

Hi,

Kindly help me to find route from pagadian going to ozamis ? How much is the fare.
Is there any direct route from davao to ozamis??

Thank You
dutchpickle on Apr 4, 2013 at 10:54 am said:

Likely the Davao – Ozamis route would be via CDO – Cagayan de Oro – shouldn’t be very difficult. The bus will cross at Mukas – Ozamis. Maybe you will have to board a different bus in CDO to Ozamis.

http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/ozamis-to-mukas-ferry-mindanao.html

I am not sure the buses going between Pagadian and Ozamis because I usually ride my motorbike if going that direction.

dp

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