What is the cheapest way to get from Manila to Tagum River?

The cheapest way to get from Manila to Tagum River is to bus and bus and ferry which costs ₱900 - ₱1,200 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manila to Tagum River?

The fastest way to get from Manila to Tagum River is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 53m and costs ₱1,700 - ₱2,700.

Is there a direct bus between Manila and Tagum River?

No, there is no direct bus from Manila to Tagum River. However, there are services departing from Manila Cubao Jam Liner and arriving at Santa Cruz, Marinduque via Dalahican Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Manila to Tagum River?

The distance between Manila and Tagum River is 237 km.

How do I travel from Manila to Tagum River without a car?

The best way to get from Manila to Tagum River without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and taxi which takes 6h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Manila to Tagum River?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Manila to Tagum River, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manila to Tagum River bus from?

Manila to Tagum River bus services, operated by Jam, depart from Manila Cubao Jam Liner station.

Where does the Manila to Tagum River bus arrive?

Manila to Tagum River bus services, operated by Jam, arrive at Dalahican Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Tagum River?

There are 18+ hotels available in Tagum River.

Manila to Tagum River - 3 ways to travel via car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Manila to Tagum River by car, car ferry, bus, busferry, or taxi

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Manila to Lucena Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Lucena Port to Marinduque Balanacan Portcarferry
3. Drive from Marinduque Balanacan Port to Tagum Rivercar
5h 53m
₱1,699–2,629
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to Dalahican Terminalbus Cubano
2. Take the busferry from Dalahican Terminal to Santa Cruz, Marinduquebusferry
9h 20m
₱932–1,151
Bus, bus and ferry, taxi
1. Take the bus from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Lucena Grand Terminalbus
2. Take the busferry from Dalahican Terminal to Marinduquebusferry
3. Take the taxi from Marinduque to Tagum Rivertaxi
6h 47m

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Distance: 237.1 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Tagum River, Mimaropa, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Tagum River. However, you can drive to Lucena Port, take the car ferry to Marinduque Balanacan Port, then drive to Tagum River. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lucena Grand Terminal, take the bus to Dalahican Terminal, walk to Dalahican Terminal, take the vehicle to Marinduque, then take the taxi to Tagum River.

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