{"id":404,"date":"2018-05-28T17:05:50","date_gmt":"2018-05-28T09:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palawanisland.com.ph\/?p=404"},"modified":"2019-06-15T18:29:22","modified_gmt":"2019-06-15T10:29:22","slug":"how-to-get-to-port-barton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palawanisland.com.ph\/wordpress\/how-to-get-to-port-barton\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO GET TO PORT BARTON"},"content":{"rendered":"

The closest airport is Puerto Princesa\u2019s International Airport, which is approximately 3.5 hours away. All major local airlines have flights to and from the city because of its status as a premier tourist destination. <\/p>\n

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Puerto Princesa to Port Barton<\/h1>\n

Years ago, the trip from Port Barton to Puerto Princesa took around five hours on a dirt road that passes through a forest. Fast forward to today, the developments over the years have cut it by a few hours. With a paved and wider road, the trip takes about three to four hours on either a bus or van.<\/p>\n

By Bus<\/h2>\n

The bus is our recommended mode of transportation; they look old but will get you to your destination safely. These don\u2019t use air conditioning, but the fresh air of Palawan more than make up for it. You\u2019ll also have more space compared to taking the van.<\/p>\n

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  1. The buses depart from San Jose Terminal; walk outside the airport and hire a tricycle to take you. The fare is about P120 per way. You can take a jeep then a tricycle to get to the terminal, but if you\u2019re in a hurry and carrying a lot of things, chartering a tricycle to take you directly is more convenient.<\/li>\n
  2. At the terminal, board a bus going to Port Barton; the only trip leaves at 9 AM. The trip takes about four hours and costs P250.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    By Van<\/h2>\n

    The van is the faster option as the trip takes about three hours and sometimes just 2.5, depending on how fast the driver is driving. The drive can be stress-inducing because Puerto Princesa drivers are notorious for pushing the pedal to the metal.<\/p>\n