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How to get fromDavao City to Samalby plane, bus, car, ferry, busferry, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Davao City to Samal by plane, bus, car, ferry, busferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Clark International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Clark International Airport (CRK)plane plane DVO - CRK
    2. Take the bus from Luabo Road to Samalbus bus
    4h 2m
    ₱16,876–25,061

  2. Bus, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Davao Overland Terminal to Nasipitbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nasipit Pier, Butuan to Manilaferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Manila to Samaltaxi taxi
    38h 45m
    ₱3,720–5,760

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Davao City to Nasipit Pier, Butuancar car
    2. Take the ferry from Nasipit Pier, Butuan to Manilaferry ferry
    3. Drive from Manila to Samalcar car
    36h 33m
    ₱4,722–7,071

  4. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Davao City to Ormocbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ormoc to DLTB Aurora Cubaobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bataan Transit Avenida to Samalbus bus
    43h 19m
    ₱4,868–8,506

  5. Fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane DVO - MNL
    2. Take the taxi from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Samaltaxi taxi
    3h 51m
    ₱6,990–11,425

  6. Bus and ferry, bus via Manila

    1. Take the busferry from Davao City to Ormocbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ormoc to Pasay Inland Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bataan Transit Avenida to Samalbus bus
    44h 28m
    ₱3,773–5,511

Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Clark International Airport (CRK) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket₱15,741Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,131 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Davao City, Philippines and Samal, Central Luzon, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Davao City to Samal. However, you can take the taxi to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) airport, fly to Clark International Airport (CRK), take the taxi to Luabo Road, then take the bus to Samal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Davao City to Samal via Nasipit Pier, Butuan and Manila in around 36h 33m.

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