How to Get from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton
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Port Barton is a small coastal village in the municipality of San Vicente on Palawan's west coast. From Puerto Princesa the road is the usual way in: vans are the most common choice, the bus is cheaper but slower, and a private transfer saves waiting for a van to fill.
Puerto Princesa to Port Barton by Van
The municipality of San Vicente says vans run daily from Puerto Princesa to San Vicente, leaving from San Jose Terminal or the New Bus Terminal. For Port Barton it lists several van trips a day, in the morning and the afternoon, with a travel time of 3 to 4 hours.[1]
Booking platforms list shared vans departing between 04:00 and 19:00 and a minivan in the morning and late afternoon. A seat in a shared van starts at about $10 (October 2026).[2] A van transfer that includes island hopping, leaving at 06:00, is listed at about $51 (October 2026).[2] Some listings show much longer durations, so plan with the municipality's 3 to 4 hours.
Puerto Princesa to Port Barton by Bus
The municipality says bus schedules to Port Barton are limited.[1] Booking platforms list an ordinary bus at 08:45 and 13:30, at about $8 and about 4 hours (October 2026).[2] The tourism office puts the bus to San Vicente at about 5 hours, from the Puerto Princesa terminal in the New Public Market.[3]
Puerto Princesa to Port Barton by Private Transfer
A private car takes 2.5 to 3 hours according to the municipality.[1] Booking platforms list private vans for 10 to 13 passengers and a 27-seat Toyota Coaster at about $95 to $184 per vehicle, with 3 to 4 hours of driving (October 2026).[2] A private transfer is the best fit for a group or if you arrive on a late flight and do not want to wait for a scheduled van.
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration |
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| Ordinary bus | About $8[2] | About 4h[2] |
| Shared van | From about $10[2] | 3h to 4h[1] |
| Private van or Toyota Coaster | About $95 to $184 per vehicle[2] | 3h to 4h[2] |
Tips for Traveling from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton
- Visitor fee: San Vicente charges an Eco-Tourism Development and Management Fee of PHP 200 for domestic and international tourists, with discounts for some groups of residents.[1]
- Book vans ahead: Book a day or two before you travel, especially for the morning departures.
- Cash: Bring enough Philippine pesos from Puerto Princesa, since card payments may not be accepted everywhere in a small village.
- Luggage: Shared vans have limited space, so travel light or ask the operator about luggage before you book.
Timetable
| Bus Puerto Princesa - Port Barton $ 7.83 4h | |
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| Taxi Puerto Princesa - Port Barton $ 94.99–182.80 3h – 4h | |
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| Van Puerto Princesa - Port Barton $ 10.24–50.46 2h – 10h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton, including current prices and schedules.
The ordinary bus at about $8 and shared vans from about $10 are the cheapest options on booking platforms (October 2026).
A private car, which the municipality of San Vicente puts at 2.5 to 3 hours. Vans and buses take 3 to 4 hours or a little more.
The municipality gives 3 to 4 hours by van or bus and 2.5 to 3 hours by private car. Allow extra time in the rainy season.
Booking platforms list shared vans leaving Puerto Princesa as late as 19:00 (October 2026). Check the departure time with the operator when you book.
San Vicente, the municipality that includes Port Barton, charges an Eco-Tourism Development and Management Fee of PHP 200 for domestic and international tourists. 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] Municipality of San Vicente, Palawan: Travel Guidelines | San Vicente. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [2] 12Go: Puerto Princesa - Port Barton (12Go timetable). Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [3] Municipality of San Vicente, Palawan: Tourism | San Vicente. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.