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How to get fromCagayan de Oro to Basilan Islandby bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cagayan de Oro to Basilan Island by bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Cagayan de Oro to Zamboangabus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    14h 16m
    ₱1,383–1,817

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cagayan de Oro to Zamboangacar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    10h 11m
    ₱4,181–6,084

  3. Fly from Laguindingan International Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Laguindingan International Airport (CGY) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane CGY - ZAM
    2. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    8h 51m
    ₱8,488–14,664

  4. Bus to Butuan Airport, fly, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Agora, Cagayan de Oro to Butuanbus bus
    2. Fly from Butuan Airport (BXU) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane BXU - ZAM
    3. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    11h 4m
    ₱9,335–16,681

  5. Bus to Francisco Bangoy International Airport, fly, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Agora, Cagayan de Oro to Davao Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane DVO - ZAM
    3. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    10h 51m
    ₱9,074–16,472

Laguindingan International Airport (CGY) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₱8,196Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 540.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 16m

What companies run services between Cagayan de Oro, Philippines and Basilan Island, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Cagayan de Oro to Basilan Island. However, you can take the bus to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, take the car ferry to Isabela, then take the taxi to Basilan Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cagayan de Oro to Basilan Island via Zamboanga and Isabela in around 10h 11m.

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