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How to get fromDipolog to Basilan Islandby bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Dipolog 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 Dipolog to Zamboangabus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    12h 11m
    ₱1,041–1,374

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dipolog to Zamboangacar car
    2. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    6h 46m
    ₱2,797–4,095

  3. Fly from Dipolog Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Dipolog Airport (DPL) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane DPL - ZAM
    2. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    7h 43m
    ₱11,396–20,601

  4. Bus to Ozamiz City Airport, fly, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dipolog to Ozamizbus bus
    2. Fly from Ozamiz City Airport (OZC) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane OZC - ZAM
    3. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    11h 21m
    ₱13,663–17,946

Dipolog Airport (DPL) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₱8,837Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Dipolog, Philippines and Basilan Island, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Dipolog 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 Dipolog to Basilan Island via Zamboanga and Isabela in around 6h 46m.

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