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How to get fromSouth Cotabato to Dapitanby bus, car ferry, car, taxi, or busferry

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There are 4 ways to get from South Cotabato to Dapitan by bus, car ferry, car, taxi, or busferry

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Libungan, Cotabato to Bulua, Cagayan de Orobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bulua, Cagayan de Oro to Iliganbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Iligan to Ozamis Piercarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Ozamiz to Dapitanbus bus
    14h 21m
    ₱1,328–2,023

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Libungan, Cotabato to Bulua, Cagayan de Orobus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Bulua, Cagayan de Oro to Ozamizbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ozamiz to Dapitanbus bus
    14h 25m
    ₱1,058–1,313

  3. Drive 299.8 km

    1. Drive from Malingao to Dapitancar car 299.8 km
    5h 30m
    ₱2,389–3,451

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Malingao to Dapitantaxi taxi 299.8 km
    5h 30m
    ₱4,500–5,500

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 472.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 21m

What companies run services between South Cotabato, Philippines and Dapitan, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from South Cotabato to Dapitan. However, you can take the taxi to Libungan, Cotabato, take the bus to Bulua, Cagayan de Oro, take the bus to Iligan, walk to Iligan, take the car ferry to Ozamis Pier, walk to Ozamiz, then take the bus to Dapitan. Alternatively, you can drive from Malingao to Dapitan in around 5h 30m.

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