The Pala to Manipal bus route covers approximately 526 kms and takes about 13 hrs 3 mins. A total of 5 direct buses operated by 5 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 18:20, and the last bus leaves at 18:55.
Major boarding points in Pala include Karikunnam, Kottaramattaom, Kuravilangad Bus / Van Pick Up, Pala, kollapalli, pala, piravithanam, while common drop locations in Manipal are Bus Stand, Kummaripalem, Tiger Circle.
RTC and private operators such as Ubc travels, Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 700 - INR 3000.00 depending on the bus type and features.



