Port Barton is a beautiful coastal town in Palawan, Philippines, and it’s a popular destination for travelers seeking a more relaxed and less crowded experience compared to other parts of Palawan. To get from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton, you have a few transportation options. We’ve listed down the best ways to get from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton.
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Puerto Princesa to Port Barton Overview
How to get to Port Barton from Puerto Princesa?
There are three ways to get from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton. You can take a shared minivan, private minivan or a shared bus. Travel time takes about 3 hours for private transfers and about 3.5 hours for shared bus. There will be a short 15 minutes stop along the way for the shared transfers. Book your tickets here.
Comparison of Puerto Princesa to Port Barton transfers
| Transfer Type | Travel Time | Price | Tickets |
| Shared minivan | 3.5 hours | Php550 | Book Here |
| Private minivan | 3 hours | Php3000 | Book Here |
| Shared bus | 4 hours | Php400 | Book Here |
Puerto Princesa Airport to Port Barton
When you arrive in Puerto Princesa, you can easily get to Port Barton via shared or private minivan which will pick you up directly at the arrival area of Puerto Princesa airport. This will be the easiest and most comfortable way. Book Your Transfers Here
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Puerto Princesa to Port Barton by shared minivan
Going with a shared minivan is the cheapest option to get to Port Barton from Puerto Princesa. However, note that this will mean the van will pick up people along the way and may take longer. The seats may also not be as comfortable and you’ll be sharing the van with locals and foreigners alike. Book Your Transfers Here
Puerto Princesa to Port Barton by private minivan
Going by a private minivan is the best, fastest and most comfortable way to get from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton. You will be picked up from the airport or your city hotel. You’ll also be able to ask to stop along the way for a toilet/snack break. If you are with a group, this is our most recommended way. Book Your Transfers Here
Puerto Princesa to Port Barton by shared bus
Going by a shared bus is the cheapest way to get from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton. This will also give you a chance to just relax and take in the scenery along the way. The bus has bigger seats and area for you to stretch. You will also be sharing this transfers with mostly locals on their way to Port Barton. Book Your Transfers Here
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| GO AROUND PHILIPPINES USEFUL TIPS AND LINKS |
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| BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS To travel around the Philippines, there are 3 local commercial airlines. Cebu Pacific Air, AirAsia and Philippine Airlines. Smaller airlines called AirSwift (El Nido, Boracay) and Royal Air also fly to limited destinations. Book your local flights here. For international flights, I found Kiwi and Trip.com have cheaper flight options to the Philippines. |
| BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION There are many choices of hotels, hostels, apartments and guesthouses to stay in the Philippines. Book through AGODA for the cheapest options and Booking.com. I also use Hotelscombined to see all prices from different websites to choose from. |
| BOOK YOUR BUS/FERRY/VAN/CAR The Philippines can be difficult to go around because many buses, ferries and even private vehicles are offline. The best websites to book them are through Bookaway.com and 12GoAsia – they have many partners in different destinations and you can purchase tickets online. Car rentals are also available for you to choose from here. |
| BOOK YOUR PACKAGE TOURS If you don’t know where to go and just want a hassle free trip to the Philippines, you can find package trips to different destinations with Klook – I recommend them for local tours and activities or Get Your Guide. |
| DON’T FORGET YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE |
| It is very important to be safe and ready whenever accidents happen, especially in the Philippines where some places don’t have quality hospitals and clinics. I use Safety Wings for whenever I travel in the Philippines or abroad. |
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Angie is a travel consultant and blogger who has started by writing her travel memoirs on her blog and then got published on international travel sites. She’s now focused on creating in-depth travel itinerary and articles about planning trips to the Philippines.
