Travel & Logistics Guide • Lucena City

Directions, Transit & Capitol Parking

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Step-by-step route guide from Metro Manila and Calabarzon via provincial expressways, bus terminals, Lucena tricycles, and venue parking.

By Public Transit

How to Commute from Metro Manila to Lucena City

Lucena City is located approximately 130 kilometers south of Metro Manila and is easily accessible via several major provincial bus liners operating round-the-clock:

1. Boarding from Metro Manila Terminals

Head to bus terminals located along Buendia / Gil Puyat (Pasay), Cubao (Quezon City), or Alabang (Muntinlupa). Select buses bound for Lucena Grand Central Terminal operated by JAC Liner, DLTB Co., JAM Liner, or Lucena Lines.

Travel Time: 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on SLEX / Maharlika Highway traffic. Fare: approx. ₱280 – ₱350.

2. Arrival at Lucena Grand Central Terminal (LGCT)

Upon arrival at LGCT, take a city jeepney or tricycle headed to “Kapitolyo” (Quezon Provincial Capitol) or Quezon Avenue.

Tricycle fare is regulated (approx. ₱15 – ₱30 per person or special trip ₱70 – ₱100). Travel time: 10-15 minutes.

3. Venue Drop-off at Capitol Compound

Get off directly in front of the Quezon Convention Center gate inside the Capitol Compound. The distinctive dome structure is visible right behind the historical Quezon Provincial Capitol Building.

Driving Directions

Private Vehicle Route

Navigation Route:
1. Take South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) southbound.
2. Continue through STAR Tollway towards Sto. Tomas / San Pablo.
3. Take the Pan-Philippine Highway (AH26) passing through Tiaong, Candelaria, and Sariaya.
4. Upon entering Lucena City, follow Quezon Avenue straight towards the Provincial Capitol.

GPS Target: Quezon Convention Center, Capitol Compound, Lucena City (13.92833° N, 121.61379° E).

Parking Inside Capitol Compound

Dedicated multi-tier surface parking lots are located within the Capitol grounds on a first-come, first-served basis during MPBL matches and PBA game days. Overflow parking is available along perimeter designated street zones.