How to commute? going to Pundaquit, Zambales

hi everyone! we’ll go to zambales this month, nagsasa cove to be exact. i just want to ask how to commute there from laguna. the campsite owner has instructions on how to go, pero i still need a clearer guide para prepared hehe

1. is it better to book with victory liner, or is it the same if we walk in? we’re going on a friday madaling araw btw.
2. if it’s better to book, i noticed there are few morning trips. we’d like to take iba/sta cruz para hindi na mag 2nd bus. our priority is to arrive by 8am but before 11am is fine since we’re not sure if there will be others sharing the boat.

• i see sta cruz is one stop, and iba, zambales is not. what’s the difference between the two?

3. how much is the fare usually? on victoryliner.com, iba is around 600+ and sta cruz (one stop) is around 700+. is it really that much? i’ve seen cheaper fares from what other people posted
4. pag nakababa na sa san antonio public market, magkano usually ang tricycle fare to pundaquit?

any advice or tips would be super helpful, thanks in advance! 🙏

also would love any advice or suggestions about nagsasa cove or zambales overall 🩷