What is the cheapest way to get from Basilan to General Santos?

The cheapest way to get from Basilan to General Santos is to bus which costs ₱900 - ₱1,050 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basilan to General Santos?

The fastest way to get from Basilan to General Santos is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs ₱1,300 - ₱1,900.

Is there a direct bus between Basilan and General Santos?

No, there is no direct bus from Basilan to General Santos. However, there are services departing from Pigcawayan, Cotabato and arriving at General Santos via Cotabato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Basilan to General Santos?

The distance between Basilan and General Santos is 164 km. The road distance is 163.9 km.

How do I travel from Basilan to General Santos without a car?

The best way to get from Basilan to General Santos without a car is to taxi and bus via Tacurong which takes 3h 31m and costs ₱1,300 - ₱1,600.

How long does it take to get from Basilan to General Santos?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Basilan to General Santos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basilan to General Santos bus from?

Basilan to General Santos bus services, operated by Husky Bus (Biocrest Multi-Purpose Cooperative), depart from Cotabato station.

Where does the Basilan to General Santos bus arrive?

Basilan to General Santos bus services, operated by Husky Bus (Biocrest Multi-Purpose Cooperative), arrive at General Santos station.

Can I drive from Basilan to General Santos?

Yes, the driving distance between Basilan to General Santos is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Basilan to General Santos.

Where can I stay near General Santos?

There are 180+ hotels available in General Santos.

Basilan to General Santos - 5 ways to travel via taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Basilan to General Santos by taxi, bus, or car

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Taxi, bus via Tacurong
best
1. Take the taxi from Budta to Tacurongtaxi
2. Take the bus from Tacurong to General Santos Bulaong Terminalbus
3h 31m
₱1,318–1,589
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cotabato to General Santosbus
5h 50m
₱908–1,004
Drive 163.9 km
1. Drive from Budta to General Santoscar 163.9 km
2h 58m
₱1,301–1,879
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Budta to General Santostaxi 163.9 km
2h 58m
₱2,400–3,000
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Budta to Cotabatotaxi
2. Take the bus from Cotabato to General Santosbus
5h
₱1,244–1,389

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Distance: 164.2 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Basilan, Philippines and General Santos, Philippines?

Husky Bus (Biocrest Multi-Purpose Cooperative) operates a bus from Cotabato to General Santos hourly. Tickets cost ₱448 and the journey takes 4h.

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