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How to get fromManila to Sta. Mariaby plane, busferry, car, car ferry, bus, ferry or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Manila to Sta. Maria by plane, busferry, car, car ferry, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Butuan Airport (BXU)planeMNL - BXU
    3h 29m
    ₱4,230–12,777

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manila Pasay to Surigaobus
    2. Take the bus from Surigao to ButuanbusButuan / ...
    2d
    ₱1,775–3,138

  3. Bus and ferry, drive, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Batobusferry
    2. Drive from Bato to Liloancar
    3. Take the car ferry from Liloan to Lipatacarferry
    4. Take the bus from Surigao to Butuanbus
    28h 48m
    ₱2,967–5,007

  4. Ferry, taxi via Cebu City

    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Cebuferry
    2. Take the ferry from Cebu to Nasipit Seaport, Butuanferry
    3. Take the taxi from Nasipit Seaport, Butuan to Sta. Mariataxi
    32h 18m
    ₱2,954–10,375

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from DLTB GMA Kamuning to TaclobanbusCubao
    2. Take the busferry from Tacloban to ButuanbusferryDavao
    33h 6m
    ₱2,849–4,343

  6. Ferry, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Nasipit Pier, Butuanferry
    2. Take the taxi from Nasipit Pier, Butuan to Sta. Mariataxi
    44h 50m
    ₱2,216–10,442

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Butuan Airport (BXU) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₱2,556Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Sta. Maria, Caraga, Philippines?

Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Butuan Airport (BXU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manila Pasay to Sta. Maria via Surigao and Butuan in around 2d.

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