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How to get fromManila Cubao to Samarby train, plane, busferry or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Manila Cubao to Samar by train, plane, busferry, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Tacloban

    best
    1. Take the train from MRT-3 Cubao Station, Epifanio de los Santos Av, Quezon City, Manila to Taft Ave MRTtrain
    2. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC)planeMNL - TAC
    3h 43m
    ₱2,401–7,765

  2. Bus, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Monte de Piedad St / Sgt. J. Catolos, Quezon City, Manila to Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Lungsod ng Pasaybus
    2. Take the bus from Manila Pasay to Navalbus
    3. Take the bus from Naval to Taclobanbus
    25h 32m
    ₱1,010–1,385

  3. Bus and ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Cubao Silver Star Bus to Taclobanbusferry
    20h 11m
    ₱1,500–1,800

  4. Train, fly to Catarman

    1. Take the train from MRT-3 Cubao Station, Epifanio de los Santos Av, Quezon City, Manila to Taft Ave MRTtrain
    2. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Catarman (CRM)planeMNL - CRM
    3h 54m
    ₱6,531–17,055

  5. Fly to Calbayog

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Calbayog (CYP)planeMNL - CYP
    6h 8m
    ₱5,681–12,235

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from DLTB GMA Kamuning to TaclobanbusCubao
    21h 25m
    ₱1,800–2,700

Manila Cubao to Samar by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₱1,800Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manila Cubao, Philippines and Samar, Philippines?

Silver Star Liner operates a vehicle from Cubao Silver Star Bus to Tacloban twice daily. Tickets cost ₱1,500–1,800 and the journey takes 20h. Alternatively, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Cebgo fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Calbayog (CYP) twice daily.

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