What is the cheapest way to get from Balansay to Manila?

The cheapest way to get from Balansay to Manila is to car ferry and bus which costs ₱950 - ₱2,200 and takes 6h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balansay to Manila?

The fastest way to get from Balansay to Manila is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 30m and costs ₱1,200 - ₱2,800.

How far is it from Balansay to Manila?

The distance between Balansay and Manila is 189 km.

How do I travel from Balansay to Manila without a car?

The best way to get from Balansay to Manila without a car is to taxi and bus and ferry and bus which takes 5h 2m and costs ₱2,500 - ₱3,000.

How long does it take to get from Balansay to Manila?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Balansay to Manila, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manila?

There are 11043+ hotels available in Manila.

Balansay to Manila - 6 ways to travel via car ferry, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Balansay to Manila by car ferry, car, taxi, busferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Abra de Ilog to Batangas
2. Drive from Batangas to Manila
4h 30m
₱1,261–2,791
Car ferry, bus via Manila Cubao
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Abra de Ilog to Batangas
2. Take the bus from Batangas City Pier to Manila Cubao
8h 41m
₱942–2,150
Taxi, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the taxi from Balansay to Puerto Gallera
2. Take the busferry from Puerto Gallera to Batangas City Pier
3. Take the bus from Batangas Port to Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila
5h 2m
₱2,564–2,930
Car ferry, bus via Gil Puyat Station
1. Take the car ferry from Abra de Ilog to Batangas
2. Take the bus from Batangas Port to Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila
6h 2m
₱2,135–3,352
Taxi, bus and ferry, bus via Valariano Fugoso, Manila
1. Take the taxi from Balansay to Puerto Gallera
2. Take the busferry from Puerto Gallera to Batangas City Pier
3. Take the bus from Batangas Port to Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila
5h 7m
₱2,562–2,938
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Abra de Ilog to Batangas
2. Take the bus from Batangas Pier to Manila Cubao Jam Liner
6h 54m
₱962–2,115

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 189 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Balansay, Philippines and Manila, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Balansay to Manila. However, you can drive to Abra de Ilog, take the car ferry to Batangas, then drive to Manila. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Puerto Gallera, take the vehicle to Batangas City Pier, walk to Batangas Port, take the bus to Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila, walk to Gil Puyat Station, then take the train to Doroteo Jose Station.

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