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How to get fromBalikpapan to Bontangby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Balikpapan to Bontang by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Balikpapan to Samarindabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Samarinda to Bontangtaxi taxi
    4h 47m
    Rp 102,568–115,780

  2. Drive 222.4 km

    1. Drive from Balikpapan to Bontangcar car 222.4 km
    3h 3m
    Rp 439,865–635,360

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balikpapan to Bontangtaxi taxi 222.4 km
    3h 3m
    Rp 1,300,000–1,600,000

  4. Bus, taxi via Balikpapan

    1. Take the bus from Balikpapan to Samarindabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Samarinda to Bontangtaxi taxi
    4h 52m
    Rp 319,220–331,812

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  • Distance: 232.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Balikpapan, Indonesia and Bontang, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Balikpapan to Bontang. However, you can take the taxi to Balikpapan, take the bus to Samarinda, then take the taxi to Bontang. Alternatively, you can drive from Balikpapan to Bontang in around 3h 3m.

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