The Legazpi Grand Central Terminal is a

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History

Legazpi Grand Central Terminal was opened on July 9, 2009. The terminal is operated through a

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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. The development of the terminal along with the adjacent mall cost around ₱300 million (US$6 million).

Location

Legazpi Grand Central Terminal is in the Legazpi Port District. It covers an area of about 3.9 hectares. The terminal is near the Port of Legazpi, Pacific Mall, Yashano Mall, SM City Legazpi and the Ibalong Centrum for Recreation.

Connections

The terminal is connected with a

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and

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terminal called the LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub. It serves passengers from the terminal to small towns near Legazpi City, including a jeep that will serve as a direct service to the

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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

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, as well as nearer

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, Bulan,

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, and Naga City.

References

{{Transportation in the Philippines Transportation in Albay Buildings and structures in Legazpi, Albay Bus stations in the Philippines