There are 5 ways to get from Metro Manila (State) to 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
3h 22m₱2,520–8,920Bus and ferry
cheapest- Take the busferry from Cubao Silver Star Bus to Tacloban
21h 18m₱1,521–1,831Bus
- Take the bus from DLTB GMA Kamuning to TaclobanCubao
21h 10m₱1,800–2,700Fly to Catarman
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Catarman (CRM)MNL - CRM
3h 33m₱6,650–15,210Fly to Calbayog
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Calbayog (CYP)MNL - CYP
5h 41m₱6,300–13,390
Metro Manila (State) to Samar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metro Manila (State) to Samar is to bus and ferry which costs ₱1,500 - ₱1,900 and takes 21h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Metro Manila (State) to Samar is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs ₱2,500 - ₱9,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from DLTB GMA Kamuning and arriving at Tacloban. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 10m.
The distance between Metro Manila (State) and Samar is 595 km.
The best way to get from Metro Manila (State) to Samar without a car is to bus which takes 21h 10m and costs ₱1,800 - ₱2,700.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Metro Manila (State) to Samar, including transfers.
Metro Manila (State) to Samar bus services, operated by DLTB Bus, depart from DLTB GMA Kamuning station.
The best way to get from Metro Manila (State) to Samar is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs ₱2,500 - ₱9,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₱1,800 - ₱2,700 and takes 21h 10m.
Metro Manila (State) to Samar bus services, operated by DLTB Bus, arrive at Tacloban station.
There are 91+ hotels available in Samar.
What companies run services between Metro Manila (State), Philippines and Samar, Philippines?
AirAsia Philippines, Cebu Pacific, and Philippine Airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC) hourly. 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
- ₱5,000–12,000
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Catarman
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₱6,500–15,000
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Catarman via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₱6,500–15,000
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Calbayog via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₱7,500–14,000
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱2,600–7,500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱2,000–7,500
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Calbayog via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱3,600–14,000
- 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 Cubao Silver Star Bus to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₱1,500–1,800
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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