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How to Get from Port Barton to Puerto Princesa

Vans and buses from Port Barton to Puerto Princesa across Palawan, with journey times, terminals and tips for catching a flight.

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Last updated: October 27, 2026

How to Get from Port Barton to Puerto Princesa

Photo: Ray in Manila / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

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Port Barton is a quiet bay on Palawan's west coast, and heading back to Puerto Princesa means crossing the island on the highway. Most people do it by van.

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Port Barton to Puerto Princesa by Van

Vans run daily, with several trips in the morning and in the afternoon, and take 3 to 4 hours. In Puerto Princesa they use the San Jose Terminal or the New Bus Terminal. By private car the drive takes 2.5 to 3 hours.[1]

By Bus

Buses also run on the 186 km highway, but they take about 5 hours and have limited schedules. Bus services start from the Puerto Princesa terminal in the New Public Market.[2]

Catching a Flight

Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and AirAsia fly daily from Manila to Puerto Princesa.[1] Take an earlier van than you think you need if you are going straight to the airport.

Terminal building of Puerto Princesa International Airport
Terminal building of Puerto Princesa International AirportPhoto: Luisztdt at English Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

By Air or by Boat

Cebu Pacific flies directly from Cebu to San Vicente 3 times a week, on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Registered motorized bancas also run between Sabang in Puerto Princesa City and Port Barton in about 4 hours, and a hired boat from El Nido takes about 6 hours.[2]

Fee in San Vicente

San Vicente charges an Eco-Tourism Development and Management Fee of PHP 200 for tourists and PHP 100 for local tourists within Palawan. Residents of San Vicente and children aged 7 and below are exempt.[1]

Timetable

Port Barton - Puerto Princesa More info / Tickets
Bus Port Barton - Puerto Princesa $ 7.82 4h
  • →  Ordinary 08:00, 13:30
Taxi Port Barton - Puerto Princesa $ 94.83–182.50 3h – 4h
  • →  Private Van 11pax
  • →  Van 13pax
  • →  Toyota Coaster 27pax
  • →  Minivan 10pax
Van Port Barton - Puerto Princesa $ 9.44–15.81 3h – 4h
  • →  Van 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00
  • →  Shared van 06:00, 08:00, 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 18:00
  • →  Minivan 06:00, 08:00, 10:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Port Barton to Puerto Princesa?

Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Port Barton to Puerto Princesa, including current prices and schedules.

How long does it take to get from Port Barton to Puerto Princesa?

A van takes 3 to 4 hours, a private car 2.5 to 3 hours and a bus about 5 hours.

Are there vans every day?

Yes. Vans run daily with several trips in the morning and in the afternoon, while buses have limited schedules.

Where do vans arrive in Puerto Princesa?

At the San Jose Terminal or the New Bus Terminal.

How far is Port Barton from Puerto Princesa?

The highway to San Vicente, the municipality of Port Barton, is 186 km long.

Which airlines fly to Puerto Princesa?

Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and AirAsia fly daily from Manila.

Is there a boat from Port Barton towards Sabang?

Registered motorized bancas run between Sabang in Puerto Princesa City and Port Barton in about 4 hours.

Can I fly out of San Vicente?

Cebu Pacific flies from Cebu to San Vicente 3 times a week, on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Is there a tourist fee in San Vicente?

Yes. The Eco-Tourism Development and Management Fee is PHP 200 for tourists and PHP 100 for local tourists within Palawan. Residents of San Vicente and children aged 7 and below are exempt.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] Municipality of San Vicente, Palawan: Travel Guidelines | San Vicente. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  2. [2] Municipality of San Vicente, Palawan: Tourism | San Vicente. Retrieved October 15, 2026.

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