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How to get fromManila to Samalby plane, busferry, ferry or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Manila to Samal by plane, busferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane plane MNL - DVO
    4h 37m
    ₱3,735–11,442

  2. Ferry, bus via Cagayan de Oro

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Cagayan de Oroferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Agora, Cagayan de Oro to Davao Citybus bus
    42h 14m
    ₱2,017–3,708

  3. Bus and ferry

    1. Take the busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Taclobanbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the busferry from Tacloban to Davao Ecoland Bus Terminalbusferry bus ferry Davao
    30h 51m
    ₱2,945–3,935

  4. Bus to Clark International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao to Daubus bus
    2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane plane CRK - DVO
    6h 47m
    ₱10,058–27,749

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from DLTB GMA Kamuning to Ormocbus bus Cubao
    2. Take the busferry from Ormoc to Davao Citybusferry bus ferry Ormoc
    41h 17m
    ₱4,084–7,348

  6. Ferry, Bus

    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Nasipit Pier, Butuanferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nasipit to Davao Overland Terminalbus bus Davao
    2d 4h
    ₱2,321–3,946

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) flights

Calendar143Weekly Planes
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket₱3,575Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Peñaplata via Tacloban, Davao Ecoland Bus Terminal, and Agdao Davao City in around 30h 51m.

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