What is the cheapest way to get from Maco to Samal?

The cheapest way to get from Maco to Samal is to drive and Local Banca which costs ₱440 - ₱650 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maco to Samal?

The fastest way to get from Maco to Samal is to drive and Local Banca which takes 1h 12m and costs ₱440 - ₱650.

How far is it from Maco to Samal?

The distance between Maco and Samal is 74 km.

How do I travel from Maco to Samal without a car?

The best way to get from Maco to Samal without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 48m and costs ₱550 - ₱750.

How long does it take to get from Maco to Samal?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Maco to Samal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Samal?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Samal.

Maco to Samal - 2 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and Local Banca

There are 2 ways to get from Maco to Samal by taxi, bus, 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.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Maco to Carmen
2. Take the bus from Carmen to Davao City
3. Take the taxi from Davao City to Agdao Davao City
4. Take the bus from Agdao Davao City to Peñaplata
2h 48m
₱583–733
Drive, Local Banca
cheapest
1. Drive from Maco to Davao City
2. Take the ferry from Davao City to Samal
1h 12m
₱447–640

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 74.3 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Maco, Philippines and Samal, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Maco to Samal. However, you can take the taxi to Carmen, take the bus to Davao City, take the taxi to Agdao Davao City, then take the bus to Peñaplata. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Maco to Samal via Davao City and Samal in around 1h 12m.

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