What is the cheapest way to get from Balatero to Manila?

The cheapest way to get from Balatero to Manila is to ferry and bus via Alabang which costs ₱650 - ₱750 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balatero to Manila?

The fastest way to get from Balatero to Manila is to bus and ferry and bus via Gil Puyat Station which takes 4h 6m and costs ₱1,600 - ₱2,000.

Is there a direct bus between Balatero and Manila?

No, there is no direct bus from Balatero to Manila. However, there are services departing from Puerto Gallera and arriving at Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila via Batangas Port. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Balatero to Manila?

The distance between Balatero and Manila is 146 km.

How do I travel from Balatero to Manila without a car?

The best way to get from Balatero to Manila without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Gil Puyat Station which takes 4h 6m and costs ₱1,600 - ₱2,000.

How long does it take to get from Balatero to Manila?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Balatero to Manila, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balatero to Manila bus from?

Balatero to Manila bus services, operated by Si-Kat Bus and Ferry, depart from Puerto Gallera station.

Where does the Balatero to Manila bus arrive?

Balatero to Manila bus services, operated by Si-Kat Bus and Ferry, arrive at Batangas City Pier station.

Where can I stay near Manila?

There are 11187+ hotels available in Manila.

Balatero to Manila - 6 ways to travel via bus and ferry, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Balatero to Manila by busferry, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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Bus and ferry, bus via Gil Puyat Station
best
1. Take the busferry from Puerto Gallera to Batangas City Pierbusferry
2. Take the bus from Batangas Port to Buendia Bus Terminal, Manilabus
4h 6m
₱1,660–1,910
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Puerto Gallera to Batangas City Pierbusferry
2. Take the bus from Batangas Pier to Manila Cubao Jam Linerbus Batangas / ...
4h 22m
₱525–6,381
Ferry, bus via Gil Puyat Station
1. Take the ferry from Balatero Port to Batangas Portferry Balatero Port - Batangas Port
2. Take the bus from Batangas Port to Buendia Bus Terminal, Manilabus
5h 8m
₱1,835–1,989
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Balatero to Calapancar
2. Take the carferry from Calapan to Batangascarferry
3. Drive from Batangas to Manilacar
4h 20m
₱1,483–2,790
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Balatero Port to Batangas Portferry Balatero Port - Batangas Port
2. Take the bus from Batangas Pier to Manila Cubao Jam Linerbus Batangas / ...
5h 24m
₱700–6,460
Ferry, bus via Alabang
1. Take the ferry from Balatero Port to Batangas Portferry
2. Take the bus from Batangas Pier to Alabangbus
3. Take the bus from Starmall Footbridge, Starmall Starmall Service Rd, Muntinlupa City, Manila to Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Lungsod ng Pasaybus
6h 40m
₱650–745

Balatero to Manila by ferry, foot, bus, and train

7Weekly Services

5h 8mAverage Duration

₱1,835Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Balatero, Philippines and Manila, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Balatero to Manila. However, you can take the taxi to Puerto Gallera, take the vehicle to Batangas City Pier, walk to Batangas Port, take the bus to Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila, walk to Gil Puyat Station, then take the train to Doroteo Jose Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Balatero Port to Doroteo Jose Station via Batangas Port, Batangas Port, Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila, and Gil Puyat Station in around 5h 8m.

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