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How to get fromSulu Archipelago to Cotabatoby ferry, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Sulu Archipelago to Cotabato by ferry, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Jolo to Zamboangaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Zamboanga to Kapataganbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kapatagan to Cotabatotaxi taxi
    14h 59m
    ₱4,001–5,278

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Jolo to Zamboangaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Zamboanga to Pagadian Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pagadian City to Rural Transit Buluabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bulua, Cagayan de Oro to Mindanao Star Bus Terminal, Cotabatobus bus
    23h 5m
    ₱2,301–3,628

  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Jolo to Zamboangaferry ferry
    2. Drive from Zamboanga to Cotabatocar car
    11h 26m
    ₱4,407–6,983

  4. Ferry, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Jolo to Zamboangaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Awang Airport (CBO)plane plane ZAM - CBO
    19h 25m
    ₱13,135–28,768

Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Awang Airport (CBO) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration14h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket₱12,889Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 644.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 59m

What companies run services between Sulu Archipelago, Philippines and Cotabato, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Sulu Archipelago to Cotabato. However, you can take the taxi to Jolo, take the ferry to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, take the bus to Kapatagan, then take the taxi to Cotabato. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sulu Archipelago to Cotabato via Jolo and Zamboanga in around 11h 26m.

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