What is the cheapest way to get from General Santos to Calamba?

The cheapest way to get from General Santos to Calamba is to bus and bus and ferry which costs ₱1,800 - ₱2,600 and takes 2 days 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from General Santos to Calamba?

The fastest way to get from General Santos to Calamba is to fly and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs ₱4,300 - ₱14,000.

Is there a direct bus between General Santos and Calamba?

No, there is no direct bus from General Santos to Calamba. However, there are services departing from General Santos Bulaong Terminal and arriving at Turbina via Davao Ecoland Bus Terminal and Tacloban. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 36m.

How far is it from General Santos to Calamba?

The distance between General Santos and Calamba is 1134 km.

How do I travel from General Santos to Calamba without a car?

The best way to get from General Santos to Calamba without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Tacloban which takes 37h 36m and costs ₱3,000 - ₱3,800.

How long does it take to get from General Santos to Calamba?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from General Santos to Calamba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the General Santos to Calamba bus from?

General Santos to Calamba bus services, operated by Mindanao Star Bus Transport, depart from General Santos Bulaong Terminal station.

Where does the General Santos to Calamba bus arrive?

General Santos to Calamba bus services, operated by Mindanao Star Bus Transport, arrive at Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Calamba?

There are 820+ hotels available in Calamba.

General Santos to Calamba - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from General Santos to Calamba by plane, bus, busferry, car, or ferry

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

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from General Santos (GES) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)GES - MNL
2. Take the bus from LandMark to SM City Calamba
5h 6m
₱4,314–13,479
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from YBL General Santos to Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal
2. Take the busferry from Davao to PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange
3. Take the bus from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Turbina
2d 7h
₱1,836–2,560
Bus, bus and ferry via Tacloban
1. Take the bus from General Santos Bulaong Terminal to Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal
2. Take the busferry from Davao Ecoland Bus Terminal to Tacloban
3. Take the busferry from Tacloban to Turbina
37h 36m
₱3,005–3,706
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from General Santos to Nasipit Pier, Butuan
2. Take the ferry from Nasipit Pier, Butuan to Manila
3. Drive from Manila to Calamba
37h 45m
₱5,225–15,568

General Santos (GES) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

69Weekly Planes

3h 3mAverage Duration

₱2,845Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,133.5 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between General Santos, Philippines and Calamba, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from General Santos to Calamba. However, you can take the taxi to General-Santos-Airport-GES airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to Natalia, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Epifanio de los Santos Av, Makati City, Manila, walk to LandMark, then take the bus to SM City Calamba. Alternatively, you can take a bus from General Santos Bulaong Terminal to Turbina via Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal, Davao Ecoland Bus Terminal, and Tacloban in around 37h 36m.

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