There are 3 ways to get from Cotabato to Ozamiz City by bus, busferry, car, or taxi
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Bus, bus and ferry
best- Take the bus from Mindanao Star Bus Terminal, Cotabato to Bulua, Cagayan de Orobus
- Take the busferry from Bulua, Cagayan de Oro to Ozamizbusferry
11h 42m₱717–942Drive 197.3 km
- Drive from Cotabato to Ozamiz Citycar 197.3 km
3h 9m₱1,579–2,281Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cotabato to Ozamiz Citytaxi 197.3 km
3h 9m₱2,900–3,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cotabato to Ozamiz City is to bus and bus and ferry which costs ₱700 - ₱950 and takes 11h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cotabato to Ozamiz City is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs ₱1,500 - ₱2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Cotabato to Ozamiz City. However, there are services departing from Mindanao Star Bus Terminal, Cotabato and arriving at Ozamiz via Bulua, Cagayan de Oro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Cotabato and Ozamiz City is 383 km. The road distance is 197.3 km.
The best way to get from Cotabato to Ozamiz City without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 11h 42m and costs ₱700 - ₱950.
It takes approximately 11h 42m to get from Cotabato to Ozamiz City, including transfers.
Cotabato to Ozamiz City bus services, operated by RTMI (Rural Transit Mindanao, Incorporated), depart from Mindanao Star Bus Terminal, Cotabato station.
Cotabato to Ozamiz City bus services, operated by RTMI (Rural Transit Mindanao, Incorporated), arrive at Bulua, Cagayan de Oro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotabato to Ozamiz City is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Cotabato to Ozamiz City.
There are 25+ hotels available in Ozamiz City.
What companies run services between Cotabato, Philippines and Ozamiz City, Philippines?
There is no direct connection from Cotabato to Ozamiz City. However, you can take the bus to Bulua, Cagayan de Oro, walk to Bulua, Cagayan de Oro, then take the vehicle to Ozamiz. Alternatively, you can drive from Cotabato to Ozamiz City in around 3h 9m.
- Phone
- +63 88 858 5887
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Mindanao Star Bus Terminal, Cotabato to Bulua, Cagayan de Oro
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱450–600
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Busferry from Bulua, Cagayan de Oro to Ozamiz
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱260–350
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₱2,900–3,600
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