Domestic Land Routes to Davao de Oro

Bus schedules, operators, and the strategic two-hub system

Understanding the Two-Hub System

All visitors to Davao de Oro travel through a strategic two-hub network: Davao City (DCOTT Ecoland Terminal) serves as the primary entry point from outside the region, while Tagum City (TOTIT) functions as the critical transfer hub for reaching all 11 municipalities within the province.

Major Bus Operators

Bus Operator

Davao Metro Shuttle (DMS)

Primary operator for Davao de Oro

The backbone operator for most Davao de Oro routes with a fleet of 200+ buses including Yutong, Golden Dragon, Hino, Volvo, and THACO models. Select routes feature USB charging ports and onboard toilets.

Routes & Schedules

Davao – Tagum

Every 15 minutes • ₱150

First: 6:00 AM | Last: 9:00 PM

Davao – Mawab

₱192

Regular departures

Davao – Nabunturan

Every 4 hours • ₱225 • 2-2.5 hrs

First: 8:00 AM

Davao – Montevista

₱253

Regular departures

Davao – Monkayo

Every 20 minutes • ₱298 • 2.5-3 hrs

First: 6:00 AM | Last: 4:00 PM

Davao – Maragusan

Every 30 minutes • ₱275 • 3-4 hrs

First: 6:00 AM | Last: 4:00 PM

Tagum – Nabunturan

Every 10 minutes • ₱50-100 • 25-45 min

Frequent service

Contact Information

Davao Office:+63 82 299-2961

Tagum Office:+63 84 216-6881

Mobile:+63 922 838-2416

Mobile:+63 998 962-4110

www.davaometroshuttle.com

Bus Operator

Bachelor Express Inc.

E-tickets available

Reliable bus operator serving Davao-Tagum route with modern e-ticketing system for convenient booking.

Routes & Schedules

Davao – Tagum

₱144 • 1-1.5 hrs

First: 4:00 AM | Last: 8:00 PM

Contact Information

Phone:(082) 244-0637

Phone:(082) 244-0654

Mobile:0998-569-9142

Bus Operator

Land Car Inc. (LCI)

Davao-Mati route via Davao de Oro

Serves the Davao-Mati route passing through key Davao de Oro municipalities including Maco, Mabini, and Pantukan.

Routes & Schedules

Davao – Maco

₱168 • 1.5-2 hrs

First: 5:00 AM | Last: 4:00 PM

Davao – Mabini

₱176

First: 5:00 AM | Last: 4:00 PM

Davao – Pantukan

₱229 • 2-3 hrs

First: 5:00 AM | Last: 4:00 PM

Contact Information

Terminal:See DCOTT Ecoland Terminal

Key Transport Hubs

GovernmentDavao City

Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT)

Primary departure point for Davao de Oro

Also known as Ecoland Bus Terminal. Located approximately 12 km from Davao International Airport. Most routes operate 2:00 AM – 8:00 PM with some 24-hour services.

Candelaria Street, Ecoland Subdivision Phase 2, Talomo District, Davao City, 8000

Direct Routes To:

TagumNabunturanMonkayoMaragusanMawabMontevistaMacoPantukan

GovernmentTagum

Tagum Overland Transport Integrated Terminal (TOTIT)

Strategic transfer hub for Davao de Oro municipalities

Features Module 1, 2, and 3 terminals with 12+ bus bays, food kiosks, clinic, breastfeeding corner, and dormitels. 4th Module under construction in Barangay Madaum for Davao Oriental and Davao de Oro routes.

Barangay Magugpo West, Tagum City, Davao del Norte 8100

Direct Routes To:

NabunturanMonkayoMaragusanLaakMawabNew BataanCompostela

PrivateTagum

Pereyras Terminal 1

DMS Main Office & Terminal

Main office and terminal for Davao Metro Shuttle operations in Tagum City.

Magugpo West, Tagum City

Direct Routes To:

Davao CityNabunturanMonkayoMaragusan

Travel Times & Distances

Route	Distance	Travel Time
Davao CityTagum	~58 km	1–1.5 hours
Davao CityNabunturan	~85 km	2–2.5 hours
Davao CityMonkayo	~120 km	2.5–3 hours
Davao CityMaragusan	~170 km	3–4 hours
TagumNabunturan	~33 km	25–45 minutes
TagumMawab	~15-20 km	15–20 minutes
MonkayoNabunturan	25-32 km	16-30 minutes
CompostelaNabunturan	~23 km	41 minutes
NabunturanMaragusan	~50 km	46 minutes