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How to Get to Puerto Galera — Fast and Easy

Puerto Galera is a popular beach town and diving destination in the Philippines, especially loved by freedivers and travelers looking for a quick escape from Manila. If you're wondering how to get to Puerto Galera from Manila, Boracay, or Coron — this complete 2025 travel guide will walk you through all the options: taxi, bus, and ferry combinations — with local prices and tips.

Quick Overview

FromRouteDurationCost
ManilaTaxi + Ferry4–5 hrs₱4,500–5,800
ManilaBus + Ferry5–6 hrs₱500–700
BoracayFlight to Manila + Ferry6–7 hrs₱2,500–3,500
BoracayFerry to Caticlan → Roxas → PG6–8 hrs₱1,500–2,000
CoronFlight or Ferry + Land Travel7–10 hrs₱3,000–4,000

How to get from Manila to Puerto Galera?

  1. Option 1: Taxi from Manila Airport to Batangas Pier

    This option is ideal for comfort lovers. The ride takes about 2 hours, and costs ₱4,000–5,000.

    🚖 Where to find a taxi? Regular white taxis are available on the second or third lane near the arrivals exit.

  2. Option 2: Bus to Batangas Pier (budget option)

    This option is cheaper and not much longer.

    • Step 1: Taxi from Ninoy Aquino Airport to PITx or Buendia bus terminal (₱200–300). There's a bus to PITx for ₱150/person. Taxi may cost ₱700–800.
    • Step 2: Bus to Batangas Pier. Air-conditioned, comfortable buses. 💡 Tip: Bring a jacket — it can get cold.
    • Interval: every 30–60 minutes.
    • Bus ticket: ₱250–300.
    • Stop: Batangas Port.

  3. At Batangas Pier

    From the taxi drop-off: walk ~200 meters to the pier gate.
    From the bus: you're dropped off inside the pier.

    ⚠️ Warning: Avoid "helpers" carrying your bags — they ask ₱100 per bag.

  4. Buying Ferry Tickets to Puerto Galera

    Destination: Balatero Port (Puerto Galera)

    Buy tickets at the pier from various ferry companies.

    Prices: ₱450–900 depending on:

    • ⛴️ Ferry speed
    • Class:
      • Open deck — sea breeze and views (recommended)
      • Regular seats
      • VIP room — aircon & TV

  5. Arriving in Puerto Galera — Reaching Freedive Inn

    Take a tricycle or tuk-tuk from the port. Ask for Tamaraw Hotel — Freedive Inn is just before it.

    🔹 Need a place to stay? Check our hotel.

How to get to Puerto Galera from Boracay?

  1. Fly from Caticlan (Boracay) to Manila or Clark Airport
  2. Follow the Manila-PG route above
  3. Alternative: Take a ferry from Caticlan to Roxas, Oriental Mindoro (approx. 4 hours)
  4. From Roxas, take a van or bus to Calapan, then transfer to Puerto Galera

How to get to Puerto Galera from Coron?

  1. Fly from Busuanga (Coron) to Manila
  2. Follow the Manila-PG instructions
  3. Or: Ferry to San Jose (6–7 hrs) → drive to PG via Sablayan