30–50 PHP gets you from CEB to Cebu City on MyBus
For 30–50 PHP per person, MyBus runs fixed-route buses between Mactan Cebu International Airport and key spots like SM City Cebu and SM Seaside. Buses serve both Terminal 1 (international) and Terminal 2 (domestic), so you don’t have to switch terminals on foot to catch it. It’s one of the cheapest ways off the island compared with 200–300 PHP taxi starts.
MyBus stops are outside Terminals 1 and 2, past arrivals and taxi stands, with buses usually branded in blue-and-white livery. Fares sit in the 30–50 PHP range depending on distance, and you pay on board or via stored-value card when staff offer the option. Compared with a 45-minute, 250–350 PHP Grab ride in light traffic, this bus keeps costs low if you’re not in a rush.
Service typically runs from early morning into late evening, roughly 06:00 to 22:00, though schedules can shift on holidays and Sundays. Buses run at set intervals instead of on demand, so you might wait 15–30 minutes if you just miss one. If you land after 23:00 at Terminal 1 or have a 04:30 departure from Terminal 2, plan on a taxi or Grab instead and treat MyBus as a daytime and evening option only.
- Mode: Bus (airport to city malls and hubs)
- Cost: 30–50 PHP per ride
- Airport: Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), Terminals 1 and 2
- Payment: Cash on board; stored-value options sometimes offered by staff
- Typical alternatives: Taxi or Grab at 250–400 PHP into Cebu City
Seats on MyBus are standard city-bus style, with basic air conditioning and standing room during busier slots around 08:00–10:00 and 17:00–19:00. Luggage usually goes on your lap, under the seat, or in the aisle near you, so if you’re juggling a 23 kg checked bag plus a large backpack, a taxi from Terminal 1 or 2 might feel less hassle for not much more than 300 PHP.
If you want MyBus from the airport, keep small bills ready: 20s and 50s speed boarding more than handing over a 1,000 PHP note.