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

The cheapest way to get from Samar to Iligan is to bus and ferry and bus which costs ₱1,200 - ₱2,500 and takes 15h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samar to Iligan is to fly and bus which takes 5h 51m and costs ₱4,500 - ₱11,000.

Is there a direct bus between Samar and Iligan?

No, there is no direct bus from Samar to Iligan. However, there are services departing from Tacloban and arriving at Iligan City via Butuan and Cagayan de Oro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

How far is it from Samar to Iligan?

The distance between Samar and Iligan is 371 km.

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

The best way to get from Samar to Iligan without a car is to bus and ferry and taxi and bus which takes 14h 21m and costs ₱2,100 - ₱3,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Samar to Iligan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Samar to Iligan bus from?

Samar to Iligan bus services, operated by Bachelor Express, depart from Tacloban station.

Where does the Samar to Iligan bus arrive?

Samar to Iligan bus services, operated by Bachelor Express, arrive at Butuan station.

Where can I stay near Iligan?

There are 17+ hotels available in Iligan.

Samar to Iligan - 10 ways to travel via plane, bus, bus and ferry, and taxi

There are 10 ways to get from Samar to Iligan by plane, bus, busferry, taxi, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Tacloban to Laguindingan International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Tacloban (TAC) to Laguindingan International Airport (CGY)plane TAC - CGY
2. Take the bus from Laguindingan Transport Terminal to Iliganbus
5h 51m
₱4,568–10,401
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Tacloban to Butuanbusferry
2. Take the bus from Butuan to Agora, Cagayan de Orobus
3. Take the bus from Cagayan de Oro to Iligan Citybus
15h 23m
₱1,288–2,416
Bus and ferry, taxi, bus
1. Take the busferry from Tacloban to Butuanbusferry
2. Take the taxi from Butuan to Gingoogtaxi
3. Take the bus from Gingoog to Agora, Cagayan de Orobus
4. Take the bus from Cagayan de Oro to Iligan Citybus
14h 21m
₱2,118–2,916
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tacloban to Ormocbus
2. Take the ferry from Ormoc to Cebuferry
3. Take the ferry from Cebu to Iliganferry
20h 16m
₱1,687–12,521
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Tacloban to Liloancar
2. Take the car ferry from Liloan to Lipatacarferry
3. Drive from Lipata to Iligancar
11h 51m
₱4,323–6,780
Fly Calbayog to Laguindingan International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calbayog (CYP) to Laguindingan International Airport (CGY)plane CYP - CGY
2. Take the bus from Laguindingan Transport Terminal to Iliganbus
7h 58m
₱8,339–22,367
Fly Calbayog to Ozamiz City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Calbayog (CYP) to Ozamiz City Airport (OZC)plane CYP - OZC
2. Take the car ferry from Ozamis Pier to Iligancarferry
20h 22m
₱5,584–20,462
Fly Tacloban to Ozamiz City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Tacloban (TAC) to Ozamiz City Airport (OZC)plane TAC - OZC
2. Take the car ferry from Ozamis Pier to Iligancarferry
7h 14m
₱8,113–20,496
Minivan, ferry
1. Take the bus from Duptours, Tacloban to Ormocbus
2. Take the ferry from Ormoc to Cebuferry
3. Take the ferry from Cebu to Iliganferry
21h 24m
₱1,608–12,308
Minivan, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Duptours, Tacloban to Ormocbus
2. Take the car ferry from Ormoc to Cebucarferry
3. Take the ferry from Cebu to Iliganferry
23h 35m
₱1,508–13,908

Tacloban (TAC) to Laguindingan International Airport (CGY) flights

70Weekly Planes

4h 59mAverage Duration

₱2,939Cheapest Price

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Distance: 370.5 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Samar to Iligan. However, you can take the taxi to Tacloban (TAC) airport, fly to Laguindingan International Airport (CGY), walk to Cagayan Airport, take the shuttle to Laguindingan Transport Terminal, walk to Laguindingan Transport Terminal, then take the bus to Iligan. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Butuan, take the taxi to Gingoog, take the bus to Agora, Cagayan de Oro, then take the bus to Iligan City.

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