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How to get fromManila to Balateroby bus, busferry, car or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, bus and ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to Batangas Pierbus
    2. Take the busferry from Batangas City Pier to Puerto Gallerabusferry
    5h 8m
    ₱475–617

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Manila to Batangascar
    2. Take the ferry from Batangas to Calapanferry
    3. Drive from Calapan to Balaterocar
    3h 28m
    ₱1,602–2,901

  3. Bus, bus and ferry via Gil Puyat Station

    1. Take the bus from Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila to Batangas Portbus
    2. Take the busferry from Batangas City Pier to Puerto Gallerabusferry
    5h 11m
    ₱1,648–1,856

  4. Bus, Local Ferry

    1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to Batangas Pierbus
    2. Take the ferry from Batangas to SabangferryWeekend / ...
    5h 16m
    ₱1,000–1,327

  5. Bus, Local Ferry via Gil Puyat Station

    1. Take the bus from Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila to Batangas Portbus
    2. Take the ferry from Batangas to SabangferryWeekend / ...
    5h 19m
    ₱2,173–2,566

  6. Bus, Local Ferry via South Luzon Expressway, Muntinlupa City, Manila

    1. Take the bus from Taft Ave, Manila to South Luzon Expressway, Muntinlupa City, Manilabus
    2. Take the bus from Alabang to Batangas Pierbus
    3. Take the ferry from Batangas to Sabangferry
    7h 24m
    ₱998–1,385

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manila to Balatero. However, you can take the bus to Batangas Pier, walk to Batangas City Pier, take the vehicle to Puerto Gallera, then take the taxi to Balatero. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manila to Balatero via Batangas and Calapan in around 3h 28m.

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