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How to get fromManila to Calapan Riverby car, car ferry, bus, ferry, or busferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Manila to Calapan River by car, car ferry, bus, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Manila to Batangascar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Batangas to Calapancarferry car ferry
    3h 35m
    ₱1,084–2,148

  2. Bus, car ferry via Alabang

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Lungsod ng Pasay to Starmall Footbridge, Starmall Starmall Service Rd, Muntinlupa City, Manilabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alabang to Batangas Pierbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Batangas to Calapancarferry car ferry
    6h 56m
    ₱488–1,275

  3. Bus, car ferry via Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Lungsod ng Pasay

    1. Take the bus from Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila to Batangas Portbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Batangas to Calapancarferry car ferry
    5h 10m
    ₱1,655–2,502

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila to Batangas Portbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Batangas to Calapanferry ferry
    5h 14m
    ₱1,833–2,506

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to Batangas Pierbus bus Batangas / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Batangas to Calapancarferry car ferry
    5h 25m
    ₱532–6,990

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to Turbinabus bus Cubano
    2. Take the busferry from Turbina Bus terminal to Port of Calapanbusferry bus ferry
    6h 4m
    ₱642–2,689

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  • Distance: 156.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Calapan River, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Calapan River. However, you can drive to Batangas, take the car ferry to Calapan, then drive to Calapan River. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Lungsod ng Pasay to Calapan River via Taft Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila, Batangas Port, Batangas, and Calapan in around 5h 10m.

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