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How to get fromEl Nido to Balabacby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from El Nido to Balabac by bus or ferry

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  1. Minivan, bus, Local Boat

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Nido to Puerto Princesa Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Princesa City to Rio Tubabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Rio Tuba Pier to Balabac Island Pierferry ferry
    16h 24m
    ₱2,385–3,125

  2. Minivan, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Nido to Puerto Princesabus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa to Rio Tubabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Rio Tuba Pier to Balabac Island Pierferry ferry
    16h 38m
    ₱1,835–2,025

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  • Distance: 605.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 24m

What companies run services between El Nido, Philippines and Balabac, Mimaropa, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from El Nido to Balabac. However, you can take the bus to Puerto Princesa Airport, walk to Puerto Princesa City, take the bus to Rio Tuba, take the taxi to Rio Tuba Pier, then take the ferry to Balabac Island Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Nido to Balabac Island Pier via Puerto Princesa, San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa, Rio Tuba, and Rio Tuba Pier in around 16h 38m.

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