Rome2Rio

How to get fromSamar to Zamboanga Cityby plane, busferry, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

Find Transport to Zamboanga City

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Samar to Zamboanga City by plane, busferry, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tacloban (TAC) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane TAC - ZAM
    3h 56m
    ₱8,183–12,216

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Tacloban to Butuanbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butuan to Agora, Cagayan de Orobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cagayan de Oro to Zamboangabus bus
    25h 10m
    ₱2,048–3,406

  3. Bus, ferry, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tacloban to Ormocbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ormoc to Cebuferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Cebu to Tagbilaran Portferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Tagbilaran Port to Dumagueteferry ferry
    5. Take the car ferry from Dumaguete Port to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    28h 58m
    ₱2,996–9,121

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Tacloban to Maasincar car
    2. Take the ferry from Maasin to Surigao City Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Drive from Surigao City Ferry Terminal to Zamboanga Citycar car
    18h 18m
    ₱7,878–12,418

  5. Minivan, ferry, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Duptours, Tacloban to Ormocbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ormoc to Cebuferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Cebu Pier 3 to Port of Dapitanferry ferry
    4. Take the car ferry from Dipolog to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    29h 44m
    ₱2,758–6,808

  6. Minivan, car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Duptours, Tacloban to Ormocbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Ormoc to Cebucarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Cebu to Dapitanferry ferry
    4. Take the car ferry from Dipolog to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    34h
    ₱2,358–15,408

Tacloban (TAC) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₱5,471Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Samar to Zamboanga City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 588.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Samar, Philippines and Zamboanga City, Philippines?

Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tacloban (TAC) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) every 4 hours.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Philippines

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides