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

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There are 5 ways to get from Manila to Sta. Maria by plane, busferry, ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Butuan Airport (BXU)plane plane MNL - BXU
    3h 26m
    ₱4,530–10,777

  2. Ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Nasipit Pier, Butuanferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Nasipit Pier, Butuan to Sta. Mariataxi taxi
    44h 47m
    ₱2,216–3,041

  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 Butuanbusferry bus ferry Davao
    23h 19m
    ₱2,960–3,730

  4. Ferry, taxi via Cebu City

    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Cebuferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Cebu to Nasipit Seaport, Butuanferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Nasipit Seaport, Butuan to Sta. Mariataxi taxi
    32h 15m
    ₱2,954–4,603

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from DLTB Aurora Cubao to Taclobanbus bus Cubao
    2. Take the busferry from Tacloban to Butuanbusferry bus ferry Davao
    32h 50m
    ₱3,789–5,629

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

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₱3,928Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Butuan Airport (BXU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Sta. Maria via Tacloban and Butuan in around 23h 19m.

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