There are 6 ways to get from Manila to Northern 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 38m₱2,386–8,233Bus, 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 35m₱1,817–2,724Fly to Catarman
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Catarman (CRM)MNL - CRM
2h 49m₱6,516–18,023Fly to Calbayog
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Calbayog (CYP)MNL - CYP
4h 57m₱5,166–12,203Bus and ferry
- Take the busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Tacloban
22h 58m₱1,400–1,800
Manila to Northern Samar by busferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manila to Northern Samar is to bus and Minivan which costs ₱950 - ₱1,300 and takes 23h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Manila to Northern Samar is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs ₱2,300 - ₱8,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange and arriving at Tacloban. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 58m.
The distance between Manila and Northern Samar is 581 km.
The best way to get from Manila to Northern Samar without a car is to bus which takes 22h 35m and costs ₱1,800 - ₱2,800.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Manila to Northern Samar, including transfers.
Manila to Northern Samar bus services, operated by DLTB Bus, depart from DLTB GMA Kamuning station.
The best way to get from Manila to Northern Samar is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs ₱2,300 - ₱8,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₱1,800 - ₱2,800 and takes 22h 35m.
Manila to Northern Samar bus services, operated by DLTB Bus, arrive at Tacloban station.
There are four+ hotels available in Northern Samar.
What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Northern Samar, Philippines?
AirAsia Philippines, Cebu Pacific, and Philippine Airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC) every 2 hours. 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.
- Website
- philippineairlines.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱5,500–8,500
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Catarman
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₱6,500–18,000
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Catarman via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₱6,500–18,000
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Calbayog via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₱7,000–13,000
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱2,400–7,500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱2,000–8,000
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Calbayog via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₱3,600–13,000
- 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
- 0928 348 0166
- Website
- facebook.com
Busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₱1,400–1,800
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- 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
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