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How to get fromPort of Manila to General Santosby train, plane, busferry, bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Port of Manila to General Santos by train, plane, busferry, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Train, fly to General Santos

    best
    1. Take the train from Carriedo Station to Redemptorist–Aseana Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to General Santos (GES)plane plane MNL - GES
    4h 27m
    ₱5,297–8,368

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Cagayan de Oroferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Agora, Cagayan de Oro to General Santos Bulaong Terminalbus bus
    43h 27m
    ₱2,142–3,252

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Pasay to Taclobanbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the busferry from Tacloban to Davao Ecoland Bus Terminalbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal to General Santos Bulaong Terminalbus bus
    34h 53m
    ₱3,093–4,214

  4. Ferry, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Cagayan de Oroferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Cagayan de Oro to General Santostaxi taxi
    39h 54m
    ₱6,392–8,752

  5. Fly to Francisco Bangoy International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane plane MNL - DVO
    2. Take the bus from Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal to General Santos Bulaong Terminalbus bus
    8h 8m
    ₱5,557–9,738

  6. Ferry, Bus via Davao City

    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Nasipit Pier, Butuanferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nasipit to Davao Overland Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal to YBL General Santosbus bus
    2d 1h
    ₱2,496–9,935

Port of Manila to General Santos by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration43h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket₱2,142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,073.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Port of Manila, Philippines and General Santos, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Port of Manila to General Santos. However, you can take the bus to T. Pinpin Street / Escolta Intersection, Manila, walk to Carriedo Station, take the train to Redemptorist–Aseana Station, walk to Roxas Blvd / C. Rivera Intersection, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Terminal 1 Arrivals Area Rd, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Parañaque City, Manila, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to General Santos (GES), then take the taxi to General Santos. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Juan Luna, Manila to General Santos Bulaong Terminal via Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Lungsod ng Pasay, Pasay, Tacloban, Davao Ecoland Bus Terminal, and Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal in around 34h 53m.

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