Olongapo

Olongapo is a city in Zambales, known for the Subic Bay Freeport.

By bus
From Manila, ride the red, white and yellow Victory Liner buses.The trip will go through the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) and Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx). The trip from Manila takes 3-4 hours and it will cost you ₱220-250 one way. The company also has 11 buses from Baguio via Angeles 3AM-11PM, and hourly buses from 4AM-10PM to/from Balanga in Bataan.

By car
Car rentals from Manila are also available. International car rental chains like Hertz, Avis and Europcar are some of the options.

By jeepney
Jeepneys are the primary mode of mass transportation in Olongapo. Unlike in most cities in the Philippines, jeepneys in Olongapo are color-coded according to route and the government is very strict in implementing this routing scheme. Jeepney operators must display the body number, the plate number and the decal number at the side panels to eliminate unregistered jeepneys. Drivers here are required to wear uniforms. Here are the colors and the designated routes used for this scheme:


 * Red: From Magsaysay avenue going through Mabayuan and Gordon Heights
 * Green: From Mabayuan (Mercurio Street) to the New Public Market
 * Yellow: With red roof: Pepsi Route, from Magsaysay drive going through Rizal Avenue, then Filtration street.
 * Yellow: Sta. Rita route, from Magsaysay drive going through Rizal Avenue, then Baranggay Sta. Rita.
 * White/beige: Gordon Heights to Balic Balic
 * Orange: Gordon Heights to Pag-asa Market
 * Brown: Cabalan to New Public Market
 * Blue: Olongapo to Barrio Barretto Subic town, Castillejos and other towns of Zambales. runs 24 hours a day from Olongapo to Barrio barrette ₱8.

The fare is about ₱8 for the first 5 km and an additional fee for every additional kilometer. Fares are conspicuously displayed inside the jeepney.

By tricycle
This is basically a motorcycle connected to a modified cart that can carry up to 3 persons. Similar to taxis, this is an option if you prefer private trips and for trips that is beyond the jeepney routes. The fee usually is ₱8 per person per route but the driver may charge higher fees depending on the distance and if you are carrying heavy objects (e.g. luggages).

By taxi
You can hire a taxi from the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. The taxis have fixed rates depending on the distance of your destinations. Fares are displayed and you may negotiate with the driver if you wish to hire the taxi for 24 hours and for multiple trips.

By car
The streets of Olongapo are well marked, so it's easy to navigate the city. Some street signs have Korean and Chinese translations due to the influx of Korean and Chinese investors in the area. Traffic rules in Olongapo is very strict and traffic officers are always on the lookout for violators. Remember to always make a full stop at any intersection that does not have a stop light.