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How to get fromSamal to Cebu Cityby plane, ferry, bus or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Samal to Cebu City by plane, ferry, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane plane DVO - CEB
    2. Take the ferry from MEPZ 1 Mactan to Cebu Pier 3ferry ferry
    4h
    ₱1,663–8,340

  2. Bus, ferry via Iligan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Davao City to Agora, Cagayan de Orobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cagayan de Oro to Iligan Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Iligan to Cebuferry ferry
    24h 5m
    ₱1,518–11,515

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Davao Overland Terminal to Nasipitbus bus Davao
    2. Take the ferry from Nasipit Seaport, Butuan to Cebuferry ferry
    16h 43m
    ₱1,808–3,305

  4. Bus and ferry, ferry via Ormoc

    1. Take the busferry from Davao City to Ormocbusferry bus ferry Davao
    2. Take the ferry from Ormoc to Cebuferry ferry Cebu / ...
    19h 14m
    ₱1,808–5,005

  5. Bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Davao Overland Terminal to Talibonbusferry bus ferry Davao
    2. Take the ferry from Getafe to Cebu Pier 1ferry ferry Cebu Pier 1
    20h 42m
    ₱1,608–3,075

Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₱1,432Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Samal, Philippines and Cebu City, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Samal to Cebu City. However, you can take the bus to Agdao Davao City, take the taxi to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) airport, fly to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB), walk to Mactan–Cebu International Airport, take the bus to Island Central Mactan, walk to MEPZ 1 Mactan, then take the ferry to Cebu Pier 3. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Peñaplata to Cebu via Agdao Davao City, Davao Overland Terminal, Nasipit, and Nasipit Seaport, Butuan in around 16h 43m.

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