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How to get fromManila to Samarby plane, bus, busferry or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Samar by plane, bus, busferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Tacloban, Minivan

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC)planeMNL - TAC
    2. Take the bus from Duptours, Tacloban to Catbaloganbus
    6h 40m
    ₱3,094–9,051

  2. Bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to MotiongbusferryVia Borongan
    20h 35m
    ₱1,608–1,914

  3. Fly to Calbayog, taxi

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Calbayog (CYP)planeMNL - CYP
    2. Take the taxi from Calbayog (CYP) to Samartaxi
    6h 42m
    ₱6,616–14,023

  4. Fly to Catarman, Mini Van, taxi

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Catarman (CRM)planeMNL - CRM
    2. Take the bus from VS Grand Tours Catarman to VS Grand Tours Calbayogbus
    3. Take the taxi from VS Grand Tours Calbayog to Samartaxi
    6h 42m
    ₱8,336–20,143

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket₱2,087Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Samar, Philippines?

Silver Star Liner operates a vehicle from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Motiong twice daily. Tickets cost ₱1,400–1,700 and the journey takes 20h 21m.

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