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How to get fromIligan to Dinagat Islandby bus, taxi, ferry, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Iligan to Dinagat Island by bus, taxi, ferry, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iligan City to Cagayan de Orobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Agora, Cagayan de Oro to Gingoogbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gingoog to Butuantaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Butuan to Surigaobus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Surigao City Ferry Terminal to Magsaysay Roro Portferry ferry
    10h 25m
    ₱2,059–3,369

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iligan City to Cagayan de Orobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Agora, Cagayan de Oro to Butuanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butuan to Surigaobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Surigao City Ferry Terminal to Magsaysay Roro Portferry ferry
    11h 27m
    ₱1,229–2,869

  3. Ferry, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Iligan to Cebuferry ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Cebu Starlite Ferries to Surigao City Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Surigao City Ferry Terminal to Magsaysay Roro Portferry ferry
    27h 9m
    ₱2,840–12,250

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iligan to Dinagat Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 410 km
  • Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Iligan, Philippines and Dinagat Island, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Iligan to Dinagat Island. However, you can take the bus to Cagayan de Oro, take the bus to Gingoog, take the taxi to Butuan, take the bus to Surigao, walk to Surigao City Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Magsaysay Roro Port. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Iligan to Magsaysay Roro Port via Cebu, Cebu Starlite Ferries, Surigao City Ferry Terminal, and Surigao City Ferry Terminal in around 27h 9m.

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