There are 2 ways to get from Malapascua Island to Samar by ferry, car ferry, or bus
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Local Ferry, car ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Malapascua to Mayaferry
- Take the carferry from Bogo, Polambato to Palomponcarferry
- Take the bus from Ormoc to Taclobanbus
7h 51m₱1,650–4,090Local Ferry, car ferry, Bus via Calbayog
- Take the ferry from Malapascua to Mayaferry
- Take the carferry from Bogo, Polambato to Calbayogcarferry
- Take the bus from Calbayog to Taclobanbus
17h 5m₱2,260–4,410
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malapascua Island to Samar is to Local Ferry and car ferry and bus which costs ₱1,600 - ₱4,100 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Malapascua Island to Samar is to Local Ferry and car ferry and bus which takes 7h 51m and costs ₱1,600 - ₱4,100.
The distance between Malapascua Island and Samar is 211 km.
The best way to get from Malapascua Island to Samar without a car is to Local Ferry and car ferry and Bus via Calbayog which takes 17h 5m and costs ₱2,200 - ₱4,500.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Malapascua Island to Samar, including transfers.
There are 99+ hotels available in Samar.
What companies run services between Malapascua Island, Philippines and Samar, Philippines?
There is no direct connection from Malapascua Island to Samar. However, you can take the ferry to Maya, drive to Bogo, Polambato, take the car ferry to Palompon, drive to Ormoc, then take the bus to Tacloban. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Malapascua to Tacloban via Maya, Bogo, Polambato, Calbayog, and Calbayog in around 17h 5m.
- Phone
- 0981 432 4061
- [email protected]
- Website
- dltbbus.com.ph
Bus from Ormoc to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₱340–550
- Schedules at
- dltb.dltb.ph
Ferry from Malapascua to Maya
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱200–2,000
- Shared boat
- ₱200
- Private boat
- ₱2,000
Ferry from Malapascua to Maya
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱200–2,000
- Shared boat
- ₱200
- Private boat
- ₱2,000
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