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How to get fromEl Nido to Balabac Straitby bus, unknown, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from El Nido to Balabac Strait by bus, unknown, or ferry

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  1. Minivan, bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from El Nido to Puerto Princesa Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Princesa City to Buliluyan Portbus bus
    3. Walk from Buliluyan Port to Balabac Straitunknown unknown
    13h 40m

  2. Minivan, bus, travel via Rio Tuba

    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 bus from Rio Tuba to Buliluyan Portbus bus
    4. Walk from Buliluyan Port to Balabac Straitunknown unknown
    14h 54m

  3. Mini Van, Minivan, Local Boat, travel

    1. Take the bus from El Nido to Port Bartonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Barton to Puerto Princesabus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa to Rio Tubabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Rio Tuba Pier to Balabac Island Pierferry ferry
    5. Walk from Balabac Island Pier to Balabac Straitunknown unknown
    20h 52m

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  • Distance: 643.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from El Nido to Balabac Strait. However, you can take the bus to Puerto Princesa Airport, walk to Puerto Princesa City, take the bus to Buliluyan Port, then travel to Balabac Strait. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Nido to Balabac Strait via Puerto Princesa, San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa, Rio Tuba, and Buliluyan Port in around 14h 54m.

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