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How to get fromCatbalogan to Zamboanga Cityby bus, plane, ferry, car ferry, or busferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Catbalogan to Zamboanga City by bus, plane, ferry, car ferry, or busferry

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  1. Minivan to Tacloban, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Catbalogan to Duptours, Taclobanbus bus
    2. Fly from Tacloban (TAC) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane TAC - ZAM
    7h 26m
    ₱8,380–12,420

  2. Minivan, bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Catbalogan to Duptours, Taclobanbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Tacloban to Butuanbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Butuan to Agora, Cagayan de Orobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cagayan de Oro to Zamboangabus bus
    28h 49m
    ₱2,220–3,700

  3. Ferry, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Catbalogan to Cebu Pier 3ferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Cebu Pier 3 to Port of Dapitanferry ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Dipolog to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    28h 30m
    ₱3,850–6,450

  4. Ferry to Mactan–Cebu International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Catbalogan to Cebu Pier 3ferry ferry
    2. Fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane CEB - ZAM
    7h 55m
    ₱6,840–14,300

  5. Ferry, car ferry via Dumaguete

    1. Take the ferry from Catbalogan to Cebu Pier 3ferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Cebu to Tagbilaran Portferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Tagbilaran Port to Dumagueteferry ferry
    4. Take the car ferry from Dumaguete Port to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    28h 51m
    ₱3,950–8,450

  6. Ferry, car ferry via Cebu City

    1. Take the ferry from Catbalogan to Cebu Pier 3ferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Cebu to Dapitanferry ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Dipolog to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    30h 41m
    ₱3,550–13,450

Tacloban (TAC) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₱5,583Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 693.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Catbalogan, Philippines and Zamboanga City, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Catbalogan to Zamboanga City. However, you can take the bus to Duptours, Tacloban, take the taxi to Tacloban (TAC) airport, then fly to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Catbalogan to Zamboanga via Cebu Pier 3, Port of Dapitan, and Dipolog in around 28h 30m.

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