Jeep, jeep! Here’s An All-In Guide To Cebu Jeepney Routes For Students

Going to school is important, but knowing how to get there is equally important. 

Finding the shortest and fastest route to your next class isn’t the only thing you have to figure out when you start a new semester or transfer to a new school. You have to strategize your commute plan, too! And by strategize, we mean knowing the best way to get to your school without getting lost… every day. 

Whether you’re a native Cebuano who needs a refresher on how to get around the city or you’re the new kid in town who’s excited to study in Metro Cebu, we have the ultimate jeepney route  guide for you! (Bookmark this and thank us later.)

 

What’s it like commuting in Cebu?

Wherever you go, one of the must-have information to know is the modes of transport available. This helps you save time, money, and effort to get from Point A to Point B. Especially if you don’t have an internet connection to ask your travel lifesaver a.k.a. GPS! 

In a highly urbanized city like Cebu, commuting isn’t something you just wing around. Sure, the heavy traffic and crowded vehicles aren’t news anymore, but you can commute smarter by knowing the city transport system inside out. Here are three things to help you get started!

1. Walk, bike, teleport!

Okay, we’re just kidding. You can walk and bike around the city but no teleporting powers! What there is, however, are plenty of transport options you can choose from. 

Like in Metro Manila, Metro Cebu has tricycles, jeeps, buses, motorcycles, and rental vans for your choosing. As a student, you’d likely favor tricycles and jeeps since these are the major modes of transport that can navigate narrow streets leading to your school or favorite hangout place after class. (We’ll discuss the jeepney routes later!)

2. Say it like a local

Commuting in Cebu shouldn’t be as hard with friendly locals eager to help and answer your questions. But wouldn’t it be nice to familiarize yourself with their local language, too? 

Channel the inner Cebuano in you, and commute like a local. Learn helpful commute phrases like “plete palihug” when you want to ask someone to pass your fare, or “lugar lang/dire lang” when you want to get off the vehicle.

P.S. Using the local language also saves you from drivers who take advantage of foreign passengers by charging higher fare price. Whew! 

3. Understand the Cebu transportation system

Visiting Cebu for a quick vacation and studying in Cebu require different commuting strategies. When you study in Metro Cebu, it’ll help a lot to know common routes and fares so you won’t have to spend your precious allowance on more expensive transport options every day. #tipidtips

Since most schools and universities are located along busy streets in Cebu City and nearby cities, we thought it would be helpful to give you an overview for Cebu Jeepneys 101. (Plus, Php 9 jeepney fares are relatively cheaper for students!)

 

What’s up with Cebu jeepneys?

As with any major city in the country, jeepneys are still the reigning “hari ng kalsada.” in Metro Cebu. They get you to your destination real quick (don’t forget to hold on to the hand rails!) and gives you an instant Pinoy vibe. Here are two things to keep in mind if you plan to ride a jeepney going to school:

1. Familiarize yourself with jeepney conductor slang

Culture plays a big role in every local system, and it’s also true for Cebu’s transportation system. This means there are commute tips and tricks you can’t simply learn from your favorite online navigation apps! 

While jeepney routes and codes are based on street names, Cebuano jeepney drivers use the old street names than the official one. And boy does that spell l-o-s-t in your vocabulary! Ask help from your Cebuano classmate about jeepney destination slangs you need to know. This way you know “Recla” is short for South Reclamation Area, even if it says McArthur road on your app. 

2. Look for the signs!

If you’re looking for a sign, this is it. Save yourself from getting lost en route to school and take a long, hard look at Cebu jeepneys. Fo reals.

The Cebu public transportation system follows a number codes for the jeepney routes. And if you’re not careful, you might ride a jeepney that’s headed to a different school! Easily identify the roads by checking the codes located at the center-top of the jeepney, and the side of the vehicle. (If all else fails, the major streets are written on the signboard hanging in the front window.)

 

What are the Cebu jeepney routes and codes?

To help you plan your commute plan to and from school, find your matching destination and take note of the possible jeepney routes you can take:

Code	Destination	Schools & Universities Along the Route
01B	Urgello	University of San Carlos (South Campus)
		Asian College of Technology
		University of the Visayas
		University of Cebu (Main Campus)
01C	Private	University of San Carlos (Girls High School)
		Cebu Technological University (CTU)
		University of the Visayas
		University of Cebu
01K	Urgello	South Western University
		University of the Visayas
		Cebu Doctors’ University
02B	South Bus Terminal	University of the Visayas
		CPILS (Center for Premier International Language Studies)
		University of Cebu
03A	Mabolo	CPILS (Center for Premier International Language Studies)
		Cebu Technological University (CTU)
03B	Mabolo	University of San Carlos (North Campus)
		Cebu Normal University
		University of San Jose – Recoletos (USJR)
		Cebu Technological University (CTU)
		CPILS (Center for Premier International Language Studies)
04B	Lahug	University of the Philippines Cebu
		Cebu Doctors’ University (CDU)
		University of San Jose – Recoletos (USJR)
		University of San Carlos (Main Campus)
		Cebu Normal University
04D	Lahug- Busay	University of the Philippines Cebu (Lahug Campus)
		Cebu Normal University
		University of Cebu (Main Campus)
		University of San Carlos (Main Campus)
04H	Lahug- Busay	Lahug Elementary School
		University of the Philippines Cebu
		Cebu Normal University
		University of San Jose – Recoletos (USJR)
		Cebu Eastern College
		University of San Carlos (Main Campus)
04L	Lahug- Ayala	University of the Philippines Cebu
04M	Lahug- Ayala	University of the Philippines Cebu (Lahug Campus)
06B	Guadalupe	University of San Jose – Recoletos (USJR)
		Cebu Normal University
		Cebu Doctors’ University
06C	Guadalupe	Cebu Normal University
06F	Guadalupe	Cebu Normal University
06G	Guadalupe	University of San Carlos (Girls High School)
		San Nicolas Elementary School
		Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute of Technology (SCSIT)
06H	Guadalupe- Ayala- SM	Cebu Doctors’ University (Jones Ave.)
07B	Banawa	University of San Jose – Recoletos (USJR)
		Cebu Normal University
07D	Banawa	Cebu Normal University
07E	Banawa	Cebu Normal University
08G	Alumnos	University of Cebu – Maritime Education and Training Center (UC-METC)
		University of the Visayas
		Cebu Technological University
		University of San Jose – Recoletos (USJR)
09F	Basak	Southwestern University
		Cebu Institute of Technology (CIT)
		Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute of Technology (SCSIT)
		Asian College of Technology (ACT)
		University of San Carlos
		University of the Visayas
		University of San Jose – Recoletos (USJR)
		Basak Night High School
		USJR (Night School)
09G	Basak	University of San Jose – Recoletos (USJR)
10F	Bulacao	Cebu Institute of Technology (CIT)
		Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute of Technology (SCSIT)
		University of San Carlos (USC)
10G	Pardo	University of San Jose – Recoletos (USJR)
		University of the Visayas
10M	Bulacao	St. Paul College Foundation (Bulacao Campus)
		USJR (High School)
		Cebu Institute of Technology (CIT)
		Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute of Technology (SCSIT)
		University of the Visayas
		Cebu Technological University (CTU)
11A	Inayawan	University of the Visayas
		Don Carlos Gothong High School
12D	Labangon	Asian College of Technology (ACT)
		University of San Carlos (USC)
		University of the Visayas
		University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF)
		University of Cebu
12G	Labangon	Cebu Institute Academy
		University of Cebu
		University of San Jose – Recoletos (USJR)
12I	Labangon- SM	Cebu Institute Academy
		Cebu Technological University
		Asian College of Technology (ACT)
		University of San Carlos
		University of the Visayas
		University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF)
13B	Talamban	University of San Carlos (Talamban Campus)
		University of Cebu (Banilad Campus)
		University of San Carlos (Main Campus)
		University of the Visayas
13C	Talamban	University of San Carlos (Talamban Campus)
		University of Cebu (Banilad Campus)
		University of the Visayas
		University of San Carlos (Main Campus)
13H	Talamban- Mandaue	University of San Carlos (Talamban Campus)
		University of the Visayas (Banilad Campus)
		Colegio de la Immaculada Concepcion
		Benedicto College
		Bright Academy
		Talamban Elementary School
14D	Ayala	St. Paul College Foundation (Ramos Campus)
		University of San Carlos
		University of the Visayas
17B	Lahug- Apas	University of the Philippines Cebu
		Cebu Doctors’ University
		University of San Carlos
		Cebu Normal University
17C	Lahug- Apas	University of Southern Philippines Foundation (Lahug Campus)
		University of the Philippines Cebu
		University of San Carlos (Main Campus)
		University of Cebu (Main Campus)
		University of the Visayas
17D	Lahug- Apas	University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF)
		University of the Philippines Cebu
		Cebu Normal University
		University of Cebu (Main Campus)
		University of San Jose – Recoletos (USJR)
		University of San Carlos (Main Campus)
21A	Mandaue	Cebu Technological University
		CPILS (Center for Premier International Language Studies)
22A	Mandaue	Cebu Technological University
		CPILS (Center for Premier International Language Studies)
22D	Mandaue- Cathedral	CPILS (Center for Premier International Language Studies)
		Cebu Technological University
22G	Mandaue- Cathedral	Cebu Technological University
22I	Mandaue- Banilad	St. Joseph Academy
		Colegio de la Immaculada Concepcion
		Benedicto College
23	Mandaue- Punta Engaño	Cebu Doctors’ University
		Mandaue City College
		University of the Visayas (Mandaue Campus)
		STI College
23D	Mandaue- Mepza	University of Cebu (Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue Campus)
		STI College
		Cebu Doctors’ University
		University of the Visayas
62B	Pit-Os	University of San Carlos (Talamban Campus)
		University of Cebu (Banilad Campus)
		University of the Visayas
62C	Pit-Os	University of San Carlos  (Main Campus)
		San Carlos Seminary College
		University of the Visayas
		University of Cebu (Banilad Campus)
		University of San Carlos  (Talamban Campus)
MI-O1B	Mandaue- Maribago	University of the Visayas (Mandaue Campus)
		STI College (Mandaue Campus)
MI-O3A	Cordova- Opon Public Market	Lapu-Lapu City Central School
MI-O3B	Cordova- MEPZ 1	Lapu-Lapu City Central School
MI-O4A	Tamiya- Mandaue	Cebu Doctors’ University
		University of Cebu (Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue Campus)
		STI College (Mandaue Campus)
MI-23A	Opon- Mandaue	University of Cebu (Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue Campus)
		STI College
		Cebu Doctors’ University
		University of the Visayas

Reference: Cebu Jeepney Commuting and Travel Guide

We feel you. Cebu jeepney routes (and tbh, the whole transportation system) can be confusing! But we promise, once you get the hang of it, commuting and studying around Metro Cebu will be a breeze. Happy commuting!

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