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 ₱1,100 - ₱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 41m and costs ₱5,000 - ₱10,000.

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 370 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 23m and costs ₱1,900 - ₱2,900.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m 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)TAC - CGY
2. Take the bus from Cagayan Airport to Iligan
5h 41m
₱5,039–9,872
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Tacloban to Butuan
2. Take the bus from Butuan to Agora, Cagayan de Oro
3. Take the bus from Cagayan de Oro to Iligan City
15h 23m
₱1,131–2,416
Bus and ferry, taxi, bus
1. Take the busferry from Tacloban to Butuan
2. Take the taxi from Butuan to Gingoog
3. Take the bus from Gingoog to Agora, Cagayan de Oro
4. Take the bus from Cagayan de Oro to Iligan City
14h 23m
₱1,961–2,816
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tacloban to Ormoc
2. Take the ferry from Ormoc to Cebu
3. Take the ferry from Cebu to Iligan
20h 16m
₱1,687–12,521
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Tacloban to Liloan
2. Take the car ferry from Liloan to Lipata
3. Drive from Lipata to Iligan
11h 56m
₱4,311–6,762
Fly Calbayog to Laguindingan International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calbayog (CYP) to Laguindingan International Airport (CGY)CYP - CGY
2. Take the bus from Cagayan Airport to Iligan
7h 48m
₱8,310–17,338
Fly Calbayog to Ozamiz City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Calbayog (CYP) to Ozamiz City Airport (OZC)CYP - OZC
2. Take the car ferry from Ozamis Pier to Iligan
20h 2m
₱6,084–20,462
Fly Tacloban to Ozamiz City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Tacloban (TAC) to Ozamiz City Airport (OZC)TAC - OZC
2. Take the car ferry from Ozamis Pier to Iligan
7h 14m
₱7,613–18,496
Minivan, ferry
1. Take the bus from Duptours, Tacloban to Ormoc
2. Take the ferry from Ormoc to Cebu
3. Take the ferry from Cebu to Iligan
21h 24m
₱1,608–12,308
Minivan, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Duptours, Tacloban to Ormoc
2. Take the car ferry from Ormoc to Cebu
3. Take the ferry from Cebu to Iligan
23h 35m
₱1,508–13,908

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

60Weekly Planes

5h 28mAverage Duration

₱3,291Cheapest Price

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Distance: 370.1 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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, 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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