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How to get fromMindanao to Joloby taxi, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Mindanao to Jolo by taxi, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Taxi, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mindanao to Iligantaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Iligan City to Zamboangabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    16h 53m
    ₱3,788–4,986

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bukidnon to Agora, Cagayan de Orobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cagayan de Oro to Zamboangabus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Jolocarferry car ferry
    24h 27m
    ₱1,735–2,804

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Davao City to Zamboangacar car
    2. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    14h 18m
    ₱5,920–8,723

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  • Distance: 703.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 53m

What companies run services between Mindanao, Northern Mindanao, Philippines and Jolo, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Mindanao to Jolo. However, you can take the taxi to Iligan, take the bus to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, then take the ferry to Jolo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Davao City to Jolo via Zamboanga in around 14h 18m.

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