There are 8 ways to get from Iloilo City to Samal by plane, taxi, car, car ferry, ferry, busferry, or bus
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Fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Iloilo International Airport (ILO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane ILO - MNL
- Take the taxi from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Samaltaxi
3h 20m₱4,046–9,109Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Iloilo to Manilaferry
- Take the bus from Bataan Transit Avenida to Samalbus
33h 9m₱1,585–4,558Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Iloilo City to Caticlan Jetty Portcar
- Take the carferry from Caticlan Jetty Port to Batangascarferry
- Drive from Batangas to Samalcar
16h 38m₱5,740–8,913Ferry, bus and ferry, taxi
- Take the ferry from Iloilo to Bacolod Cityferry
- Take the busferry from Dumaguete via EB Magalona to Ceres Cubao Terminal, Manilabusferry
- Take the taxi from Ceres Cubao Terminal, Manila to Samaltaxi
18h 22m₱4,981–6,350Fly to Clark International Airport, bus
- Fly from Iloilo International Airport (ILO) to Clark International Airport (CRK)plane ILO - CRK
- Take the bus from Luabo Road to Samalbus
3h 26m₱11,032–25,245Ferry, taxi
- Take the ferry from Iloilo to Bacolod Cityferry
- Take the ferry from Bacolod City to Manilaferry
- Take the taxi from Manila to Samaltaxi
24h 45m₱2,931–10,400Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Ceres Northbound Terminal, Iloilo to Caticlan Bus Stationbus
- Take the carferry from Caticlan Jetty Port to Batangascarferry
- Take the bus from Batangas Port to Buendia Bus Terminal, Manilabus
- Take the bus from Bataan Transit Avenida to Samalbus
25h 35m₱4,607–6,460Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Ceres Northbound Terminal, Iloilo to Buendia Bus Terminalbusferry
- Take the bus from Bataan Transit Avenida to Samalbus
27h 24m₱2,927–3,270
Iloilo International Airport (ILO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iloilo City to Samal is to bus and ferry and bus which costs ₱2,900 - ₱3,300 and takes 27h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Iloilo City to Samal is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 20m and costs ₱4,000 - ₱9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Iloilo City to Samal. However, there are services departing from Ceres Northbound Terminal, Iloilo and arriving at Samal via Taft Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay and Bataan Transit Avenida. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 24m.
The distance between Iloilo City and Samal is 580 km.
The best way to get from Iloilo City to Samal without a car is to ferry and bus and ferry and taxi which takes 18h 22m and costs ₱4,900 - ₱6,500.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Iloilo City to Samal, including transfers.
Iloilo City to Samal bus services, operated by Ceres Transport, depart from Ceres Northbound Terminal, Iloilo station.
Iloilo City to Samal bus services, operated by Ceres Transport, arrive at Buendia Bus Terminal station.
There are 80+ hotels available in Samal.
What companies run services between Iloilo City, Philippines and Samal, Central Luzon, Philippines?
There is no direct connection from Iloilo City to Samal. However, you can take the taxi to Iloilo International Airport (ILO) airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), then take the taxi to Samal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Iloilo City to Samal via Caticlan Jetty Port and Batangas in around 16h 38m.
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Iloilo International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱4,200–12,000
Flights from Iloilo International Airport to Clark International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₱6,000–18,000
- Website
- philippineairlines.com
Flights from Iloilo International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱5,500–8,000
Flights from Iloilo International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₱5,500–8,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Iloilo International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱1,800–6,000
- Phone
- +63 910 738 5318
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Busferry from Dumaguete via EB Magalona to Ceres Cubao Terminal, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱2,500–2,800
- Schedules at
- ceresliner.com
Bus from Batangas Port to Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱1,350–1,500
- Schedules at
- ceresliner.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Busferry from Ceres Northbound Terminal, Iloilo to Buendia Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱2,400–2,700
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +63 2 294 6016
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Luabo Road to Samal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱86
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Bataan Transit Avenida to Samal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱341
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Bataan Transit Avenida to Samal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱341
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Bataan Transit Avenida to Samal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱341
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +63 910 738 5318
- Website
- ceresliner.com
Bus from Ceres Northbound Terminal, Iloilo to Caticlan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱430–490
- Schedules at
- ceresbuses.com
- Phone
- +63 43 723 9965
- [email protected]
- Website
- starliteferries.com
Car ferry from Caticlan Jetty Port to Batangas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₱2,320–3,870
- Schedules at
- starliteferries.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Reclining Seats
- ₱2,320
- Economy
- ₱2,420
- Tourist
- ₱2,940
- Cabin for 2 & 5
- ₱3,870
Car ferry from Caticlan Jetty Port to Batangas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₱2,320–3,870
- Schedules at
- starliteferries.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Reclining Seats
- ₱2,320
- Economy
- ₱2,420
- Tourist
- ₱2,940
- Cabin for 2 & 5
- ₱3,870
- Phone
- +63(32)255 7560
- [email protected]
- Website
- Oceanjet
Ferry from Iloilo to Bacolod City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₱380–900
- Website
- Oceanjet
- Open Air
- ₱650
- Tourist Class
- ₱650
- Business Class
- ₱900
Ferry from Iloilo to Bacolod City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₱380–900
- Website
- Oceanjet
- Open Air
- ₱650
- Tourist Class
- ₱650
- Business Class
- ₱900
- Phone
- (+632) 8528-7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.2go.com.ph
Ferry from Bacolod City to Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₱980–7,232
- Book at
- travel.2go.com.ph
- Super Value Class
- ₱1,100–1,700
- 4 Person Cabin
- ₱1,500–2,200
- Tourist Class
- ₱1,100–1,800
- State Room
- ₱4,948
- Mega Value Class
- ₱980
- business class for 6, upper/lower
- ₱1,802
- Business Class Room for 2
- ₱6,638
- Suite Room for 2
- ₱7,232
Ferry from Iloilo to Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₱1,200–4,194
- Schedules at
- travel.2go.com.ph
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Super Value Class
- ₱1,100–4,000
- 4 Person Cabin
- ₱1,500–2,200
- Tourist Class
- ₱1,200–1,800
- State Room
- ₱4,986
- Mega Value Class
- ₱4,194
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₱1,600–2,200
Basic Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 352 7777
- Website
- facebook.com
Dollar Taxi
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Green GSM
- Phone
- +63 2 7777 8080
- Website
- greengsm.ph
MGE Taxi
R&E Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 3529089
- Website
- web.facebook.com
Grabtaxi
- Phone
- +63 915 277 3614
- Website
- grab.com
Basic Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 352 7777
- Website
- facebook.com
Dollar Taxi
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Green GSM
- Phone
- +63 2 7777 8080
- Website
- greengsm.ph
MGE Taxi
R&E Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 3529089
- Website
- web.facebook.com
Basic Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 352 7777
- Website
- facebook.com
Dollar Taxi
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Green GSM
- Phone
- +63 2 7777 8080
- Website
- greengsm.ph
MGE Taxi
R&E Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 3529089
- Website
- web.facebook.com
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