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How to get fromGeneral Mariano Alvarez to Samarby plane, busferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from General Mariano Alvarez to Samar by plane, busferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Tacloban

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC)plane plane MNL - TAC
    1h 57m
    ₱3,202–10,839

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Governor's Drive, Carmona, Manila to South Luzon Expressway, Muntinlupa City, Manilabus bus Alabang - GMA via South Expressway, Carmona Exit
    2. Take the busferry from Alabang to Taclobanbusferry bus ferry
    20h 45m
    ₱1,523–2,582

  3. Bus and ferry

    1. Take the busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Taclobanbusferry bus ferry
    13h 54m
    ₱2,222–2,817

  4. Fly to Catarman

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Catarman (CRM)plane plane MNL - CRM
    3h 42m
    ₱10,532–22,629

  5. Bus, bus and ferry via San Pedro

    1. Take the bus from Governor's Drive, Carmona, Manila to South Luzon Expressway, Muntinlupa City, Manilabus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Luzon Expressway, Muntinlupa City, Manila to BBL Trans San Pedro Terminal, National Hwy, San Pedro, Manilabus bus
    3. Take the busferry from San Pedro to Taclobanbusferry bus ferry
    15h 54m
    ₱1,878–2,367

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC) flights

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₱2,550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 609.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between General Mariano Alvarez, Philippines and Samar, Philippines?

AirAsia Philippines, Cebu Pacific, and Philippine Airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC) hourly. Alternatively, Silver Star Liner operates a vehicle from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Tacloban once daily. Tickets cost ₱1,700–2,200 and the journey takes 13h 24m.

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