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How to get fromSamal to Cebu Cityby bus, plane, ferry, or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Samal to Cebu City by bus, plane, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Peñaplata to Agdao Davao Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane plane DVO - CEB
    2h 51m
    ₱4,708–7,635

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Davao Overland Terminal to Nasipitbus bus Davao
    2. Take the ferry from Nasipit to Cebuferry ferry Cebu / ...
    18h 28m
    ₱1,618–11,815

  3. Bus and ferry, ferry via Ormoc

    1. Take the busferry from Davao City to Ormocbusferry bus ferry Davao
    2. Take the ferry from Ormoc to Cebuferry ferry Cebu / ...
    19h 34m
    ₱1,808–4,905

  4. Bus, ferry via Cagayan de Oro

    1. Take the bus from Davao City to Agora, Cagayan de Orobus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cagayan De Oro Pier to Cebu Pierferry ferry Cagayan De Oro Pier - Cebu Pier
    19h 2m
    ₱2,518–3,065

  5. Bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Davao Overland Terminal to Talibonbusferry bus ferry Davao
    2. Take the ferry from Getafe to Cebu Pier 1ferry ferry Getafe
    20h 42m
    ₱1,668–3,005

Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₱2,993Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Samal, Philippines and Cebu City, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Samal to Cebu City. However, you can take the bus to Agdao Davao City, take the taxi to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) airport, fly to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB), then take the taxi to Cebu City. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Peñaplata to Cebu via Agdao Davao City, Davao Overland Terminal, Nasipit, and Nasipit in around 18h 28m.

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