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How to get fromPuerto Princesa to Balabacby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Puerto Princesa to Balabac by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, Local Boat

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    1. Take the bus from Puerto Princesa City to Rio Tubabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Rio Tuba Pier to Balabac Island Pierferry ferry
    10h 18m
    ₱1,436–2,090

  2. Ferry, fly, Minivan, Local Boat

    1. Take the ferry from Puerto Princesa to Coronferry ferry
    2. Fly from Francisco B. Reyes Airport (USU) to El Nido Airport (ENI)plane plane USU - ENI
    3. Take the bus from El Nido to Puerto Princesabus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa to Rio Tubabus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Rio Tuba Pier to Balabac Island Pierferry ferry
    32h 49m
    ₱5,780–24,265

Francisco B. Reyes Airport (USU) to El Nido Airport (ENI) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket₱2,474Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Puerto Princesa, Philippines and Balabac, Mimaropa, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Puerto Princesa to Balabac. However, you can 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 the ferry to Coron, take the taxi to Francisco B. Reyes Airport (USU) airport, fly to El Nido Airport (ENI), take the taxi to El Nido, take the bus to Puerto Princesa, walk to San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa, take the bus to Rio Tuba, take the taxi to Rio Tuba Pier, then take the ferry to Balabac Island Pier.

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