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Skip the Cubao traffic: Take Solid North’s direct bus to Baguio from Makati!

Remember the sheer exhaustion of hauling your thick holiday sweaters and heavy luggage all the way across Metro Manila just to catch a freezing-cold midnight bus to Baguio? If your ultimate holiday nightmare involves navigating monstrous cross-town traffic to reach the usual terminals in Cubao or Pasay, exhale. A brand-new transport game-changer has just landed dead-center in Makati, making your much-needed mountain retreat smoother, faster, and wonderfully hassle-free just in time for the Christmas rush.

Skip the Cubao traffic: Take Solid North’s direct bus to Baguio from Makati!


Let’s be honest: as soon as the Metro Manila air drops a fraction of a degree and the malls start playing Jose Mari Chan, every single one of us gets an uncontrollable itch for strawberry taho, pine trees, and that crisp, sweater-weather chill. Baguio is practically calling our names.

​The catch? Getting there usually meant orchestrating a logistical masterpiece. You’d have to survive the punishing crawl of EDSA just to camp out at a jam-packed terminal in Cubao or Pasay, praying your Grab driver wouldn't cancel.




​Well, city dwellers, rejoice. Solid North Transit Inc. just threw us all a massive lifeline by rolling out a brand-new, ultra-convenient direct bus route straight from the heart of the financial district: One Ayala in Makati.

​Why This Route is a Total Game-Changer

​If your office, condo, or go-to brunch spot is anywhere near Ayala Avenue, this setup is about to save your sanity. Because One Ayala is tightly integrated with the MRT-3 station and surrounded by major malls like Glorietta and SM Makati, jumping on a northern-bound trip no longer requires a cross-metro expedition. You can literally finish your workday, grab a quick coffee, and stroll right into your boarding area.




​The Schedule: Fit for Early Birds and Night Owls

​Flexibility is everything when you're trying to maximize a weekend getaway or squeeze in a quick holiday vacation without filing too many leaves. Solid North has rolled out four daily departures running both ways:

​From One Ayala, Makati to Baguio:
  • ​Trip 1: 7:00 AM (For the ultimate early birds who want to catch breakfast up in the mountains)
  • ​Trip 2: 9:00 AM
  • ​Trip 3: 4:00 PM
  • ​Trip 4: 6:00 PM (Ideal for sliding out of the office right into weekend mode)

​From Baguio to One Ayala, Makati:
  • ​Trip 1: 6:30 AM
  • ​Trip 2: 8:30 AM
  • ​Trip 3: 3:30 PM
  • ​Trip 4: 5:30 PM




​Ride in Comfort (Without Breaking the Bank)

​Nobody wants a grueling six-hour road trip in a cramped seat. Operating on their Deluxe bus service, these trips are built for comfort. You get plush reclining seats, freezing-cold air conditioning (perfect for practicing your cold-weather tolerance), onboard WiFi, USB charging ports to keep your phone alive for aesthetic Instagram stories, and an onboard toilet so you aren’t frantically begging the driver for pit stops.

​A one-way ticket sits at around ₱850, though it's always smart to double-check exact pricing during checkout.




​How to Lock In Your Seats

​Since the holiday season is fast approaching and everybody will be craving a quick escape to the City of Pines, seats are going to vanish faster than a box of sweet chocolates.

​You can bypass the terminal ticket lines entirely by heading over to the official Solid North website 
https://solidnorthinc.com/  to reserve your slots online. Just punch in your travel dates, pick your preferred departure slot, choose your seat, and you're good to go.

​Ready to Roll?

​With this new Makati hub, your cozy mountain escape is closer than ever. Pack your favorite chunky knits, secure your tickets early, and get ready to trade Metro Manila smog for Baguio pine mist—minus the terminal headache!


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