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How to get fromGeneral Santos to Port of Manilaby plane, taxi, ferry, bus, or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from General Santos to Port of Manila by plane, taxi, 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 25m
    ₱5,299–8,364

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from General Santos Bulaong Terminal to Agora, Cagayan de Orobus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cagayan de Oro to Manilaferry ferry
    42h 27m
    ₱2,063–3,286

  3. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from General Santos to Ozamistaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Ozamis to Manila North Harbor Pier 4ferry ferry Ozamis
    36h 2m
    ₱6,829–14,034

  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
    43h 10m
    ₱4,801–8,619

  5. Bus, ferry via Davao City

    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
    40h 45m
    ₱2,377–9,979

General Santos to Port of Manila by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration42h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket₱2,063Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,071.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between General Santos, Philippines and Port of Manila, Philippines?

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

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