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How to get fromSan Jose to Taal Lakeby bus, busferry, unknown, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Taal Lake by bus, busferry, unknown, car, or car ferry

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  1. Local Bus, bus and ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from San Jose, Occidental Mindoro to Abra de Ilogbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Puerto Gallera to Batangas City Pierbusferry bus ferry
    3. Walk from Batangas City Pier to Taal Lakeunknown unknown
    6h 7m

  2. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from San Jose to Calapancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calapan to Batangascarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Batangas to Taal Lakeunknown unknown
    5h 45m

  3. Local Bus, car ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, Occidental Mindoro to Abra de Ilogbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Abra de Ilog to Batangascarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Batangas to Taal Lakeunknown unknown
    7h 7m

  4. Bus and ferry, travel

    1. Take the busferry from San Jose, Occidental Mindoro to Turbina Bus terminalbusferry bus ferry
    2. Walk from Lipa City to Taal Lakeunknown unknown
    9h 28m

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  • Distance: 271.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between San Jose, Mimaropa, Philippines and Taal Lake, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Taal Lake. However, you can take the bus to Abra de Ilog, take the taxi to Puerto Gallera, take the vehicle to Batangas City Pier, then travel to Taal Lake. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Jose to Taal Lake via Calapan and Batangas in around 5h 45m.

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