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How to get fromButuan to Dinagat Islandsby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Butuan to Dinagat Islands by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Butuan to Surigaobus bus Butuan / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Surigao City Ferry Terminal to Magsaysay Roro Portferry ferry Surigao
    5h 55m
    ₱1,645–2,656

  2. Bus, ferry via San Jose, Dinagat Island

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Butuan to Surigaobus bus Butuan / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Surigao to San Jose, Dinagat Islandferry ferry
    6h 53m
    ₱1,275–2,366

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  • Distance: 180.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Butuan, Philippines and Dinagat Islands, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Butuan to Dinagat Islands. However, you can take the bus to Surigao, walk to Surigao City Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Magsaysay Roro Port, then take the taxi to Dinagat Islands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Butuan to Dinagat Islands via Surigao, Surigao, and San Jose, Dinagat Island in around 6h 53m.

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