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Manila to Batangas and Puerto Galera – Travel, Commute & Fares

There are many ways to travel from Manila to Puerto Galera so here are some answers to the most common questions I hear:

Manila to Batangas

Questions:
  • How to go from Manila to Batangas?
  • How to go from Manila to Batangas Port?
Answer:
  • Bus
  • Metered Taxi
  • Van
Questions:
  • What is the Manila to Puerto Galera Bus schedule?
  • Where do I catch the Manila to Batangas Bus?
Answer:
  • Paranaque Integrated Bus Terminal (PITX) opened around the time of COVID and it is the best place to get a Bus almost anywhere.
  • Manila is a big place and there are MANY Bus terminals and many bus lines that go to Batangas Pier. Just find one close to where you are staying or arriving.
  • Take any bus that says BATANGAS PIER
  • The fastest bus will also say DIRETSO (Direct)
  • Bus Lines usually run 24 hours a day and during busy times, like Christmas & Easter, it is best to get to the terminal EARLY (Like 1:00 am) Yes, really!
Questions:
  • What is the Fare from Manila to Puerto Galera?
  • What is the Manila to Batangas travel Time?
Answer:
  • These are current as of July 2021
  • Bus = ₱200 per person / 2 hours
  • Metered Taxi = ₱4,000 for 4 people, Including all Tolls & Fuel / 2 hours
  • Van = ₱4,000 for 7 people, Including all Tolls & Fuel / 2 hours

Batangas to Puerto Galera

Question:
  • Are there any flights from Manila to Puerto Galera?
Answer:
  • There are currently NO FLIGHTS going to Puerto Galera as of July 2021. At one time 2 Seaplane companies served this route but both have ceased operations. I am not sure why BUT they could start again at any time.
Questions:
  • How to get to Puerto Galera from Manila?
  • How to get to Puerto Galera?
  • Travel options going to Puerto Galera?
  • Going to Puerto Galera?
  • Puerto Galera Commute?
Answer:
  • First, you must get to BATANGAS PIER.
  • Puerto Galera is on the Island of OrientalMindoro so you will need to take a boat.
Questions:
  • Ferry from Batangas to Puerto Galera?
  • What is the fare from Batangas to Puerto Galera?
  • What is the Ferry Schedule?
Answer:
  • MANY Ferries are running this route. Small FastCraft, Small Roll On-Roll Off Vehicle/Passenger vessels, and Large Roll On-Roll Off Vessels.
  • The trip can take between 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the boat you take. Choose a FastCraft if you like a quick trip.
  • The Ferries usually run from APPROXIMATELY Sunrise to Sunset, 6 am > 6 pm.
  • Schedule changes CONSTANTLY!
  • Even though I have been here for 20 years I still just get to Batangas Pier then figure out what is running when & where THAT DAY. The important thing is to get to the island of OrientalMindoro then getting to Puerto Galera is easy ????
  • The cost varies depending on the boat but currently, it is about P300 per person (April 2020)
From BATANGAS PIER take any boat to:
  • MUELLE PIER – Puerto Galera
  • BALATERO PIER – Puerto Galera
  • CALAPAN PIER – This is the Capitol of OrientalMindoro and is about 50km from Puerto Galera – Then take a Tricycle to the Van Terminal (10 min), Then take a Van to Puerto Galera (1 Hour)
There is an ALTERNATIVE:
  • From Manila take a VAN to BERBERABE PIER. This is a private Pier in Batangas that has Speedboats going DIRECT to Puerto Galera. The trip is QUICK, about 45 minutes, but not cheap. Contact info@BADLADZ.com for current Prices.

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