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How to get fromManila to Lake Sebuby plane, taxi, ferry, car, busferry or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Manila to Lake Sebu by plane, taxi, ferry, car, busferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to General Santos, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to General Santos (GES)plane plane MNL - GES
    2. Take the taxi from General-Santos-Airport-GES to Lake Sebutaxi taxi
    4h 28m
    ₱5,230–14,377

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Davaobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal to Koronadalbus bus
    2d 3h
    ₱2,304–3,137

  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Manila North Harbor Pier 4 to Ozamisferry ferry Manila
    2. Drive from Ozamis to Lake Sebucar car
    37h 36m
    ₱3,825–8,336

  4. Fly to Awang Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Awang Airport (CBO)plane plane MNL - CBO
    2. Take the taxi from Awang Airport (CBO) to Lake Sebutaxi taxi
    5h 25m
    ₱6,730–15,677

  5. Fly to Francisco Bangoy International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane plane MNL - DVO
    2. Take the bus from Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal to Tupibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Tupi to Lake Sebutaxi taxi
    8h 50m
    ₱4,970–13,197

  6. Ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Cagayan de Oroferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Agora, Cagayan de Oro to Tacurongbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Tacurong to Lake Sebutaxi taxi
    42h 15m
    ₱2,892–11,547

  7. Bus and ferry, bus via Tagbilaran

    1. Take the busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Tagbilaran Integrated Bus Terminalbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the busferry from Tagbilaran Integrated Bus Terminal to Davao Overland Terminalbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal to Koronadalbus bus
    2d 5h
    ₱3,614–4,818

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

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₱3,639Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Lake Sebu, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Lake Sebu. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to General Santos (GES), then take the taxi to Lake Sebu. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manila to Lake Sebu via Manila North Harbor Pier 4 and Ozamis in around 37h 36m.

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