There are 6 ways to get from Metro Manila (State) to Samar by plane, busferry, or bus
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Fly to Tacloban
best- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC)plane MNL - TAC
3h 22m₱2,220–9,420Bus and ferry
cheapest- Take the busferry from EDSA Cubao to Taclobanbusferry
20h 8m₱1,415–2,517Fly to Catarman
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Catarman (CRM)plane MNL - CRM
3h 33m₱7,650–15,210Fly to Calbayog
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Calbayog (CYP)plane MNL - CYP
5h 51m₱7,800–16,390Bus and ferry via Tacloban
- Take the busferry from Cubao Silver Star Bus to Taclobanbusferry
21h 18m₱1,821–2,231Bus
- Take the bus from DLTB GMA Kamuning to Taclobanbus Cubao
22h 20m₱2,616–4,023
Metro Manila (State) to Samar by train and busferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metro Manila (State) to Samar is to bus and ferry which costs ₱1,400 - ₱2,600 and takes 20h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Metro Manila (State) to Samar is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs ₱2,200 - ₱9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Metro Manila (State) to Samar. However, there are services departing from Kalayaan Ave / Elliptical Rd Intersection, Quezon City, Manila and arriving at Tacloban via Cubao Silver Star Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.
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 and ferry which takes 20h 8m and costs ₱1,400 - ₱2,600.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Metro Manila (State) to Samar, including transfers.
Metro Manila (State) to Samar bus services, operated by Silver Star Liner, depart from Cubao Silver Star Bus station.
The best way to get from Metro Manila (State) to Samar is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs ₱2,200 - ₱9,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₱2,600 - ₱4,100 and takes 22h 20m.
Metro Manila (State) to Samar bus services, operated by Silver Star Liner, arrive at Tacloban station.
There are 87+ 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, Bicol Isarog operates a vehicle from EDSA Cubao to Tacloban 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₱1,400–2,500 and the journey takes 19h.
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱4,100–4,700
- Website
- philippineairlines.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱5,000–9,500
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Catarman
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₱7,500–16,000
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Catarman via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₱7,500–16,000
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Calbayog via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₱8,000–17,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱1,800–8,500
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Calbayog via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱5,000–17,000
- Phone
- (02) 7900-4800
- customerservice@bicolisarog.com
- Website
- bicolisarog.com
Busferry from EDSA Cubao to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₱1,400–2,500
- Website
- https://bicolisarog.com/
- Elite
- ₱1,400–2,200
- Economy Non AC
- ₱1,430–1,433
- Regular
- ₱1,400–2,500
- Phone
- 0928 348 0166
- Website
- facebook.com
Busferry from Cubao Silver Star Bus to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₱1,800–2,200
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- 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
- ₱2,600–4,000
- Schedules at
- dltbbus.com.ph
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