What is the cheapest way to get from Samar to Tacloban?

The cheapest way to get from Samar to Tacloban is to Minivan which costs ₱650 - ₱800 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Samar to Tacloban?

The fastest way to get from Samar to Tacloban is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ₱700 - ₱1,100.

How far is it from Samar to Tacloban?

The distance between Samar and Tacloban is 81 km. The road distance is 97.7 km.

How do I travel from Samar to Tacloban without a car?

The best way to get from Samar to Tacloban without a car is to taxi and bus and ferry which takes 2h 13m and costs ₱1,300 - ₱1,700.

How long does it take to get from Samar to Tacloban?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Samar to Tacloban, including transfers.

Can I drive from Samar to Tacloban?

Yes, the driving distance between Samar to Tacloban is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Samar to Tacloban.

Where can I stay near Tacloban?

There are 92+ hotels available in Tacloban.

Samar to Tacloban - 5 ways to travel via taxi, bus and ferry, car, and Minivan

There are 5 ways to get from Samar to Tacloban by taxi, busferry, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Samar to Calbiga
2. Take the busferry from Calbiga to Tacloban
2h 13m
₱1,320–1,632
Minivan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Catbalogan to Duptours, Tacloban
3h
₱697–786
Drive 97.7 km
1. Drive from Samar to Tacloban97.7 km
1h 36m
₱747–1,079
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Samar to Tacloban97.7 km
1h 36m
₱1,400–1,800
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Motiong to Tacloban
2h 38m
₱961–1,199

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 81.2 km
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Samar, Philippines and Tacloban, Philippines?

Silver Star Liner operates a vehicle from Motiong to Tacloban twice daily. Tickets cost ₱750–950 and the journey takes 2h 24m.

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