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How to get fromManila to San Joseby plane, busferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manila to San Jose by plane, busferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Catarman

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Catarman (CRM)plane plane MNL - CRM
    4h 45m
    ₱10,460–22,577

  2. Bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to San Josebusferry bus ferry
    26h 25m
    ₱1,600–2,000

  3. Bus and ferry, taxi

    1. Take the busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Calbayogbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Calbayog to San Josetaxi taxi
    10h 13m
    ₱2,961–3,557

  4. Fly to Tacloban, Mini Van

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC)plane plane MNL - TAC
    2. Take the bus from Tacloban City to VS Grand Tours Catarmanbus bus
    6h 30m
    ₱3,280–9,437

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Catarman (CRM) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₱7,070Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 476.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and San Jose, Eastern Visayas, Philippines?

Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Catarman (CRM) 6 times a week. Alternatively, Silver Star Liner operates a vehicle from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost ₱1,600–2,000 and the journey takes 26h 25m.

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