There are 7 ways to get from Balanga to Samar by bus, plane, taxi, or busferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, fly to Tacloban
best- Take the bus from Balanga to Manila Pasaybus
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC)plane MNL - TAC
6h 28m₱2,245–9,906Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Balanga, Bataan to Bataan Transit Avenidabus
- Take the busferry from Pasay to Taclobanbusferry
29h 1m₱2,190–2,594Taxi, bus and ferry
- Take the taxi from Balanga to EDSA Cubaotaxi
- Take the busferry from EDSA Cubao to Taclobanbusferry
20h 45m₱3,203–4,630Bus to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, fly to Catarman
- Take the bus from Balanga to Manila Pasaybus
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Catarman (CRM)plane MNL - CRM
6h 39m₱7,575–16,696Bus to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, fly to Calbayog
- Take the bus from Balanga to Manila Pasaybus
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Calbayog (CYP)plane MNL - CYP
8h 58m₱8,225–16,876Bus to Clark International Airport, fly to Tacloban
- Take the bus from Balanga Terminal to SM Clark Pampangabus
- Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Tacloban (TAC)plane CRK - TAC
9h 39m₱11,354–23,055Bus
- Take the bus from Balanga, Bataan to Bataan Transit Avenidabus
- Take the bus from DLTB GMA Kamuning to Taclobanbus Cubao
27h 27m₱2,994–4,410
Balanga to Samar by bus, train, and busferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balanga to Samar is to bus and bus and ferry which costs ₱2,100 - ₱2,600 and takes 29h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Balanga to Samar is to bus and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs ₱2,200 - ₱10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Balanga to Samar. However, there are services departing from Balanga, Bataan and arriving at Tacloban via Claro M. Recto Ave / Quezon Blvd Intersection, Manila and DLTB GMA Kamuning. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 27m.
The distance between Balanga and Samar is 722 km.
The best way to get from Balanga to Samar without a car is to taxi and bus and ferry which takes 20h 45m and costs ₱3,200 - ₱4,700.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Balanga to Samar, including transfers.
Balanga to Samar bus services, operated by Bataan Transit, depart from Balanga, Bataan station.
Balanga to Samar bus services, operated by Bataan Transit, arrive at Bataan Transit Avenida station.
There are 90+ hotels available in Samar.
What companies run services between Balanga, Philippines and Samar, Philippines?
You can take a bus from Balanga, Bataan to Tacloban via Bataan Transit Avenida, Claro M. Recto Ave / Quezon Blvd Intersection, Manila, Kamias Rd / Colonel Salgado Intersection, Quezon City, Manila, and DLTB GMA Kamuning in around 27h 27m.
- Website
- philippineairlines.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱5,000–9,500
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Catarman
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₱7,500–16,000
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Catarman via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₱7,500–16,000
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Calbayog via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₱8,000–17,000
Flights from Clark International Airport to Tacloban via Boracay, Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₱4,700–12,000
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱4,200–4,700
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Calbayog via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱5,000–17,000
Flights from Clark International Airport to Tacloban via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₱3,500–21,000
Flights from Clark International Airport to Tacloban via Masbate, Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₱3,500–22,000
Flights from Clark International Airport to Tacloban via Boracay, Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₱4,700–12,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱1,800–8,500
- Phone
- +632 824-6778-0
- genesiscustomerservice@genesisgroup.ph
- Website
- genesistransportserviceinc.com
Bus from Balanga to Manila Pasay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱40–650
- Website
- https://www.genesistransportserviceinc.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3uR6mVrVkROKofhMaS-QZTkW93tvkc72hM4HYELVGZFVVFOMo3WwN2FiA_aem_AdUT-FPstsauawiPWtNFWtSSQ5rFro6Q0ZSirDBIVqNFGPVagLQ4K0Ci9eQwDVflI6HY1YOPJZuQNSJL2x92j9I1
Bus from Balanga Terminal to SM Clark Pampanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₱23–650
- Website
- https://www.genesistransportserviceinc.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3uR6mVrVkROKofhMaS-QZTkW93tvkc72hM4HYELVGZFVVFOMo3WwN2FiA_aem_AdUT-FPstsauawiPWtNFWtSSQ5rFro6Q0ZSirDBIVqNFGPVagLQ4K0Ci9eQwDVflI6HY1YOPJZuQNSJL2x92j9I1
- Phone
- (02) 7900-4800
- customerservice@bicolisarog.com
- Website
- bicolisarog.com
Busferry from EDSA Cubao to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₱1,400–2,500
- Website
- https://bicolisarog.com/
- Elite
- ₱1,400–2,200
- Economy Non AC
- ₱1,430–1,433
- Regular
- ₱1,400–2,500
- Phone
- +63 2 294 6016
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Balanga, Bataan to Bataan Transit Avenida
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱366
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +63 (2) 227 1933
- customerservice@dltbbus.com.ph
- Website
- dltbbus.com.ph
Bus from DLTB GMA Kamuning to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱2,600–4,000
- Schedules at
- dltbbus.com.ph
- Phone
- 0928 348 0166
- Website
- facebook.com
Busferry from Pasay to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₱1,800–2,200
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₱1,800–2,200
Grab Taxi Mariveles
- Phone
- 09204799801
Vesab Transport
- Phone
- (044) 444 8003
Bebot And Josie Taxi
- Phone
- (044) 293 7881
Want to know more about travelling around Philippines
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit
Read the travel guide
















