There are 2 ways to get from Province of Palawan to Balabac by taxi, bus, or ferry
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Taxi, bus, Local Boat
best- Take the taxi from Province of Palawan to Puerto Princesa Citytaxi
- Take the bus from Puerto Princesa City to Rio Tubabus
- Take the ferry from Rio Tuba Pier to Balabac Island Pierferry
11h 3m₱2,102–2,966Minivan, Local Boat
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa to Rio Tubabus
- Take the ferry from Rio Tuba Pier to Balabac Island Pierferry
11h 48m₱1,778–2,079
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Province of Palawan to Balabac is to Minivan and Local Boat which costs ₱1,700 - ₱2,100 and takes 11h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Province of Palawan to Balabac is to taxi and bus and Local Boat which takes 11h 3m and costs ₱2,100 - ₱3,000.
The distance between Province of Palawan and Balabac is 379 km.
The best way to get from Province of Palawan to Balabac without a car is to taxi and bus and Local Boat which takes 11h 3m and costs ₱2,100 - ₱3,000.
It takes approximately 11h 3m to get from Province of Palawan to Balabac, including transfers.
There are two+ hotels available in Balabac.
What companies run services between Province of Palawan, Philippines and Balabac, Mimaropa, Philippines?
There is no direct connection from Province of Palawan to Balabac. However, you can take the taxi to Puerto Princesa City, take the bus to Rio Tuba, take the taxi to Rio Tuba Pier, then take the ferry to Balabac Island Pier. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Province of Palawan to Balabac Island Pier via San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa, Rio Tuba, and Rio Tuba Pier in around 11h 48m.
- Phone
- 0921 643 2542
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Puerto Princesa City to Rio Tuba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₱800–1,500
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- cherrybuspalawan.ph
Bus from San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa to Rio Tuba
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱550–700
Ferry from Rio Tuba Pier to Balabac Island Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱500
Ferry from Rio Tuba Pier to Balabac Island Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱500
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