What is the cheapest way to get from North Cotabato to General Santos?

The cheapest way to get from North Cotabato to General Santos is to bus which costs ₱750 - ₱850 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Cotabato to General Santos?

The fastest way to get from North Cotabato to General Santos is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs ₱1,200 - ₱1,800.

Is there a direct bus between North Cotabato and General Santos?

No, there is no direct bus from North Cotabato to General Santos. However, there are services departing from Libungan, Cotabato and arriving at General Santos via Cotabato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from North Cotabato to General Santos?

The distance between North Cotabato and General Santos is 156 km. The road distance is 155.5 km.

How do I travel from North Cotabato to General Santos without a car?

The best way to get from North Cotabato to General Santos without a car is to taxi and bus via Tacurong which takes 3h 14m and costs ₱1,100 - ₱1,500.

How long does it take to get from North Cotabato to General Santos?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from North Cotabato to General Santos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Cotabato to General Santos bus from?

North Cotabato to General Santos bus services, operated by RTMI (Rural Transit Mindanao, Incorporated), depart from Libungan, Cotabato station.

Where does the North Cotabato to General Santos bus arrive?

North Cotabato to General Santos bus services, operated by RTMI (Rural Transit Mindanao, Incorporated), arrive at Mindanao Star Bus Terminal, Cotabato station.

Can I drive from North Cotabato to General Santos?

Yes, the driving distance between North Cotabato to General Santos is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from North Cotabato to General Santos.

Where can I stay near General Santos?

There are 181+ hotels available in General Santos.

North Cotabato to General Santos - 5 ways to travel via taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from North Cotabato to General Santos by taxi, bus, or car

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Taxi, bus via Tacurong
best
1. Take the taxi from Malingao to Tacurongtaxi
2. Take the bus from Tacurong to General Santos Bulaong Terminalbus
3h 14m
₱1,193–1,441
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Libungan, Cotabato to Mindanao Star Bus Terminal, Cotabatobus
2. Take the bus from Cotabato to General Santosbus
5h 52m
₱766–836
Drive 155.5 km
1. Drive from Malingao to General Santoscar 155.5 km
2h 41m
₱1,240–1,790
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Malingao to General Santostaxi 155.5 km
2h 41m
₱2,300–2,800
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Malingao to Cotabatotaxi
2. Take the bus from Cotabato to General Santosbus
4h 51m
₱1,257–1,404

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Distance: 155.8 km
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between North Cotabato, Philippines and General Santos, Philippines?

You can take a vehicle from Malingao to General Santos via Libungan, Cotabato, Mindanao Star Bus Terminal, Cotabato, and Cotabato in around 5h 52m.

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