There are 4 ways to get from Samar to Gandara by bus, car, or taxi
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Mini Van
best- Take the bus from Tacloban City to VS Grand Tours Catarman
- Take the bus from VS Grand Tours Catarman to VS Grand Tours Calbayog
6h 24m₱1,140–1,340Drive 144.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Tacloban to Gandara144.9 km
2h 25m₱1,103–1,594Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tacloban to Gandara144.9 km
2h 25m₱2,200–2,600Minivan, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Tacloban to CatarmanCatarman
- Take the bus from VS Grand Tours Catarman to VS Grand Tours Calbayog
11h 2m₱1,520–1,720
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Samar to Gandara is to Mini Van which costs ₱1,100 - ₱1,400 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Samar to Gandara is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs ₱1,100 - ₱1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Samar to Gandara. However, there are services departing from Tacloban City and arriving at Gandara via VS Grand Tours Catarman and Calbayog. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Samar and Gandara is 250 km. The road distance is 144.9 km.
The best way to get from Samar to Gandara without a car is to Mini Van which takes 6h 24m and costs ₱1,100 - ₱1,400.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Samar to Gandara, including transfers.
Samar to Gandara bus services, operated by VS Grand Tours, depart from Tacloban City station.
Samar to Gandara bus services, operated by VS Grand Tours, arrive at VS Grand Tours Catarman station.
Yes, the driving distance between Samar to Gandara is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Samar to Gandara.
There are nine+ hotels available in Gandara.
What companies run services between Samar, Philippines and Gandara, Philippines?
You can take a bus from Tacloban City to Gandara via VS Grand Tours Catarman, VS Grand Tours Calbayog, and Calbayog in around 6h 24m.
- Phone
- +63 55 251 5243
- corporate@vsgrandtours.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Tacloban City to VS Grand Tours Catarman
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱120
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from VS Grand Tours Catarman to VS Grand Tours Calbayog
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱320
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +639088202089
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Tacloban to Catarman
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₱500
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₱2,200–2,600
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