Palawan to Puerto Princesa

Palawan to Puerto Princesa

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Palawan to Puerto Princesa Schedule

Palawan to Puerto Princesa Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Lexxus Shuttle Private Van 11pax Any time₱ 3,500
Recaro Transport Regional 14pax 06:00 - 09:30₱ 500
JCalbert Shared Van 09:00 - 13:00₱ 550
Lexxus Shuttle Shared Van 10:00 - 14:00₱ 500
Lexxus Shuttle Shared Van 13:00 - 16:30₱ 500
JCalbert Shared Van 15:00 - 19:00₱ 600
JCalbert Shared Van 17:00 - 21:00₱ 600
Lexxus Shuttle Private Van 11pax Any time₱ 5,000

Transportation from Palawan to Puerto Princesa

Facts about the transport from Palawan to Puerto Princesa

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport30m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure5:00 PM
Departures per day43
Distance25 kilometers
Transport CompaniesJCalbert, Lexxus Shuttle, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Recaro Transport, SBE Transport, SBE Transport, SmartRyde

How to get from Palawan to Puerto Princesa

When you want to get from Palawan to Puerto Princesa, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 104.71. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 6.98.

How far is Palawan from Puerto Princesa?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Palawan to Puerto Princesa. Your trip will be a total of 16 miles (25 km). The flying distance is 16 miles (25 km).

How long does it take to get from Palawan to Puerto Princesa?

The travel time from Palawan to Puerto Princesa can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 4 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Palawan to Puerto Princesa?

The cost of the trip from Palawan to Puerto Princesa varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is SBE Transport: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 6.98 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 104.71.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Palawan to Puerto Princesa:

  • Bus tickets - USD 6.98 to USD 6.98;
  • Bus+Van price: USD 7.63 - USD 10.26. From Palawan to Puerto Princesa starting from 06:00 Port Barton until 17:00 Port Barton
  • taxi+Van price: USD 8.73. From Palawan to Puerto Princesa starting from 05:30 Port Barton Transfer until 16:30 Port Barton Transfer
  • Van price : USD 8.73 - USD 10.47;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 12.22 to USD 104.71.

How many trips per day are there between Palawan and Puerto Princesa?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Vans from Palawan to Puerto Princesa depart during the day - there are approximately 22 departures a day.
  • 10 by Bus+Van from Palawan to Puerto Princesa starting from 06:00 Port Barton until 17:00 Port Barton
  • Buses start plying the route from 08:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 13:30. There are 2 available bus trips every day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Palawan to Puerto Princesa any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Palawan to Puerto Princesa is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Palawan to Puerto Princesa. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 12.22.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Palawan to Puerto Princesa. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Palawan to Puerto Princesa.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Palawan to Puerto Princesa

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Palawan to Puerto Princesa? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 50% opted for a van.
  • 19% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 18% chosen taxi+Van
  • 12% decided to go for a bus.
  • 1% Other