Legazpi Grand Central Terminal
Bus terminus in Legazpi, Albay, Philippines
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The Legazpi Grand Central Terminal is a bus terminus in Legazpi, Albay, Philippines.
Legazpi Grand Central Terminal | |||||
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| General information | |||||
| Location | Legazpi, Albay | ||||
| Coordinates | 13.1445°N 123.7451°E | ||||
| Operated by | LKY Group[1] City Government of Legazpi | ||||
| Bus stands | 30 | ||||
| Bus operators | Various
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| Connections | LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub (Jeepney and UV Express terminal)  Capantawan | ||||
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| Accessible |  Yes | ||||
| History | |||||
| Opened | July 9, 2009 | ||||
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History
Legazpi Grand Central Terminal was opened on July 9, 2009. The terminal is operated through a public–private partnership between the city government and LKY Group, a local land developer. The terminal can accommodate to over 30 buses, and also has restaurants and shops.[2][3][4] The development of the terminal along with the adjacent mall cost around ₱300 million (US$6 million).[5]
Location
Legazpi Grand Central Terminal is in the Legazpi Port District. It covers an area of about 3.9 hectares.[5] The terminal is near the Port of Legazpi, Pacific Mall, Yashano Mall, SM City Legazpi and the Ibalong Centrum for Recreation.[6][7][8]
Connections
The terminal is connected with a jeepney and UV Express terminal called the LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub.[2][9] It serves passengers from the terminal to small towns near Legazpi City, including a jeep that will serve as a direct service to the Mayon Volcano. Like the Legazpi Grand Central Terminal, it also houses restaurants and shops.
The terminal is also a short walk away to the PNR Bicol Commuter station of Capantawan.
Ticketing offices
The terminal houses ticketing offices for its tenant bus companies. Those bus companies who do not have ticketing offices inside the terminal may sell tickets inside the bus.
Direct routes
The terminal has direct access to Manila, as well as nearer Sorsogon City, Bulan, Iriga, and Naga City.
