Legazpi Grand Central Terminal

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Legazpi Grand Central Terminal
General information
LocationLegazpi, Albay
Coordinates13°08′40″N 123°44′42″E / 13.1445°N 123.7451°E / 13.1445; 123.7451
Operated byLKY Group[1]
City Government of Legazpi
Bus stands30
Bus operators
Various
  • ALPS the Bus
  • Bicol Isarog
  • DLTBCo
  • Don Don Liner
  • Philtranco
  • Queen's Express
  • Raymond Transportation
  • RMB Bicol Express Transport
  • Superlines
ConnectionsLKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub (Jeepney and UV Express terminal)
History
OpenedJuly 9, 2009 (2009-07-09)

The Legazpi Grand Central Terminal is a bus terminus in Legazpi, Albay, Philippines.

Facilities

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Aerial Shot of the terminal

The terminal is in the Legazpi Port District. It covers an area of about 3.9 hectares.[2] 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.[3][4][5] The development of the terminal along with the adjacent mall cost around ₱300 million (US$6 million).[2]

Connections

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The terminal is connected with a jeepney and UV Express terminal called the LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub.[3][6] 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.

Nearby landmarks

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The terminal is near the Port of Legazpi, Pacific Mall, Yashano Mall, SM City Legazpi and the Ibalong Centrum for Recreation.[7][8][9]

Direct routes

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The terminal has direct access to Manila, as well as nearer Sorsogon City, Iriga and Naga City.

Ticketing offices

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An Alps The Bus N 767 embarking passengers at the Legazpi Grand Central Terminal

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.

References

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  1. ^ "Legazpi Grand Terminal | LKY Group". lkygroup.com. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Inquirer, Philippine Daily. "Legazpi City celebrates Galing Pook, other awards". newsinfo.inquirer.net. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Legazpi Grand Terminal | LKY Group". lkygroup.com. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  4. ^ "Points of interest nearby LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub, Legazpi City, Philippines". nearbyph.com. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  5. ^ Byahero. "Byahero". byaheroph.blogspot.com. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  6. ^ Lagalag. "Legazpi City's Jeepney & UV Express Terminals". Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  7. ^ "Local Transport Legazpi". Jeepney Guide. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  8. ^ "SM City Legazpi to rise next year | Bicol Mail". www.bicolmail.com. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  9. ^ News, ABS-CBN. "SM City mall to rise in Legazpi next year". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 17, 2016. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)