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How to get fromMindanao to Sulu Archipelagoby taxi, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Mindanao to Sulu Archipelago 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
    17h
    ₱3,938–5,166

  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 carferry from Zamboanga to Jolocarferry car ferry
    24h 34m
    ₱1,885–2,984

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Davao City to Zamboangacar car
    2. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    14h 25m
    ₱6,050–8,917

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Map of how to get from Mindanao to Sulu Archipelago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 710.8 km
  • Duration: 17h

What companies run services between Mindanao, Northern Mindanao, Philippines and Sulu Archipelago, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Mindanao to Sulu Archipelago. However, you can take the taxi to Iligan, take the bus to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, take the ferry to Jolo, then take the taxi to Sulu Archipelago. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Davao City to Sulu Archipelago via Zamboanga and Jolo in around 14h 25m.

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