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How to get fromGeneral Santos to Metro Manila (State)by plane, car, ferry, bus, or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from General Santos to Metro Manila (State) by plane, car, ferry, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from General Santos (GES) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane GES - MNL
    3h
    ₱5,272–8,341

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from General Santos Bulaong Terminal to Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Davao Overland Terminal to Nasipitbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nasipit Pier, Butuan to Manilaferry ferry
    41h 29m
    ₱2,607–4,459

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from General Santos to Ozamiscar car
    2. Take the ferry from Ozamis to Manila North Harbor Pier 4ferry ferry Ozamis
    36h 17m
    ₱4,339–12,396

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from General Santos Bulaong Terminal to Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Davao City to Ormocbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ormoc to DLTB Aurora Cubaobus bus
    42h 44m
    ₱4,795–8,606

  5. Bus, bus and ferry via Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Lungsod ng Pasay

    1. Take the bus from YBL General Santos to Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Davao City to Ormocbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ormoc to Pasay Inland Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Lungsod ng Pasay to Kalayaan Ave / Elliptical Rd Intersection, Quezon City, Manilabus bus
    44h 55m
    ₱3,803–5,646

General Santos (GES) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket₱5,250Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from General Santos to Metro Manila (State).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,088.6 km
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between General Santos, Philippines and Metro Manila (State), Philippines?

Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines fly from General Santos (GES) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) every 4 hours.

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