There are 6 ways to get from Makati to Samar by plane, bus, or busferry
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Fly to Tacloban
best- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC)MNL - TAC
2h 40m₱2,500–7,887Bus, Minivan
cheapest- Take the bus from Manila Pasay to Naval
- Take the bus from Naval to Tacloban
23h 30m₱991–1,288Bus
- Take the bus from DLTB GMA Kamuning to TaclobanCubao
22h 39m₱1,810–2,723Fly to Catarman
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Catarman (CRM)MNL - CRM
2h 51m₱6,630–16,177Fly to Calbayog
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Calbayog (CYP)MNL - CYP
4h 59m₱5,780–13,357Bus and ferry
- Take the busferry from Pasay to Tacloban
24h 24m₱1,425–1,837
Makati to Samar by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Makati to Samar is to bus and Minivan which costs ₱950 - ₱1,300 and takes 23h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Makati to Samar is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs ₱2,500 - ₱8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Makati to Samar. However, there are services departing from Manila Pasay and arriving at Tacloban via Naval. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.
The distance between Makati and Samar is 583 km.
The best way to get from Makati to Samar without a car is to bus which takes 22h 39m and costs ₱1,800 - ₱2,800.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Makati to Samar, including transfers.
Makati to Samar bus services, operated by Philtranco, depart from Manila Pasay station.
The best way to get from Makati to Samar is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs ₱2,500 - ₱8,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₱1,800 - ₱2,800 and takes 22h 39m.
Makati to Samar bus services, operated by Philtranco, arrive at Naval station.
There are 92+ hotels available in Samar.
What companies run services between Makati, Philippines and Samar, Philippines?
AirAsia Philippines, Cebu Pacific, and Philippine Airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC) hourly. Alternatively, DLTB Bus operates a bus from DLTB GMA Kamuning to Tacloban once daily. Tickets cost ₱1,800–2,700 and the journey takes 21h 10m.
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- Website
- philippineairlines.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱5,500–9,000
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Catarman
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₱6,500–16,000
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Catarman via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₱6,500–16,000
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Calbayog via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₱7,500–14,000
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱2,500–7,500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱2,000–7,500
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Calbayog via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱4,000–14,000
- 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
- ₱1,800–2,700
- Schedules at
- dltbbus.com.ph
- Phone
- (632) 851-8077 to 79
- marketing@philtranco.com.ph
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Manila Pasay to Naval
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱750–1,100
- Book at
- facebook.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Naval to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₱208
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 0928 348 0166
- Website
- facebook.com
Busferry from Pasay to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₱1,400–1,800
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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