There are 2 ways to get from San Vicente to Balabac by taxi, bus, or ferry
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Taxi, Minivan, Local Boat
best- Take the taxi from San Vicente to San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesataxi
- Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa to Rio Tubabus
- Take the ferry from Rio Tuba Pier to Balabac Island Pierferry
13h 49m₱3,792–4,459Bus, Minivan, Local Boat
cheapest- Take the bus from San Vicente Terminal to Puerto Princesa SBEbus
- Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa to Rio Tubabus
- Take the ferry from Rio Tuba Pier to Balabac Island Pierferry
15h 38m₱1,598–1,788
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Vicente to Balabac is to bus and Minivan and Local Boat which costs ₱1,600 - ₱1,800 and takes 15h 38m.
The fastest way to get from San Vicente to Balabac is to taxi and Minivan and Local Boat which takes 13h 49m and costs ₱3,700 - ₱4,500.
The distance between San Vicente and Balabac is 505 km.
The best way to get from San Vicente to Balabac without a car is to taxi and Minivan and Local Boat which takes 13h 49m and costs ₱3,700 - ₱4,500.
It takes approximately 13h 49m to get from San Vicente to Balabac, including transfers.
There are two+ hotels available in Balabac.
What companies run services between San Vicente, Mimaropa, Philippines and Balabac, Mimaropa, Philippines?
There is no direct connection from San Vicente to Balabac. However, you can take the taxi 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Vicente Terminal to Balabac Island Pier via Puerto Princesa SBE, San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa, Rio Tuba, and Rio Tuba Pier in around 15h 38m.
Bus from San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa to Rio Tuba
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱550–700
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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₱2,600–3,100
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