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How to get fromGeneral Santos to Samal Islandby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from General Santos to Samal Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, Local Banca

    best
    1. Take the bus from General Santos Bulaong Terminal to Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Davao City to Samalferry ferry
    4h 23m
    ₱517–669

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from General Santos Bulaong Terminal to Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminalbus bus
    5h 9m
    ₱462–629

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from General Santos (GES) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane plane GES - DVO
    5h 28m
    ₱5,762–16,306

  4. Bus, Local Banca via YBL General Santos

    1. Take the bus from YBL General Santos to Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Davao City to Samalferry ferry
    4h 38m
    ₱570–620

  5. Bus via YBL General Santos

    1. Take the bus from YBL General Santos to Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminalbus bus
    5h 24m
    ₱515–580

General Santos (GES) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₱5,522Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 154 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between General Santos, Philippines and Samal Island, Davao, Philippines?

Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines fly from General Santos (GES) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Mindanao Star Bus Transport operates a bus from General Santos Bulaong Terminal to Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₱270–380 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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