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How to get fromIligan to Sulu Archipelagoby bus, ferry, car, plane, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Iligan to Sulu Archipelago by bus, ferry, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iligan City to Zamboangabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    14h 38m
    ₱1,764–2,568

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iligan City to Zamboangabus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Jolocarferry car ferry Zamboanga
    19h 8m
    ₱1,514–2,368

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Iligan to Zamboangacar car
    2. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    10h 43m
    ₱4,153–6,177

  4. Bus to Laguindingan International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Iligan City to Cagayan de Orobus bus
    2. Fly from Laguindingan International Airport (CGY) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane CGY - ZAM
    3. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    13h 25m
    ₱9,303–15,948

  5. Car ferry to Ozamiz City Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Iligan to Ozamis Piercarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Ozamiz City Airport (OZC) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane OZC - ZAM
    3. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    11h 39m
    ₱13,451–28,560

Laguindingan International Airport (CGY) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₱8,250Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Iligan to Sulu Archipelago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 567.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 38m

What companies run services between Iligan, Philippines and Sulu Archipelago, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Iligan to Sulu Archipelago. However, you can take the bus to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, take the ferry to Jolo, then take the taxi to Sulu Archipelago. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Iligan to Sulu Archipelago via Zamboanga and Jolo in around 10h 43m.

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