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Eastern Samar to Occidental Mindoro

Updated: March 11, 2024 11:42 PM

Eastern Samar to Occidental Mindoro

Language

The official language of both Eastern Samar and Occidental Mindoro is Filipino (Tagalog).

Currency

The currency of both Eastern Samar and Occidental Mindoro is the Philippine Peso (₱).

Distance

The distance between Eastern Samar and Occidental Mindoro is approximately 450 kilometers.

How to Reach

There are two ways to reach Occidental Mindoro from Eastern Samar:

  1. By air: There are no direct flights from Eastern Samar to Occidental Mindoro. You can take a flight from Catarman National Airport (CRM) in Eastern Samar to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, and then take a connecting flight from MNL to San Jose Airport (SJI) in Occidental Mindoro.
  2. By sea: You can take a ferry from Borongan City in Eastern Samar to Batangas City in Batangas. From Batangas City, you can take a bus or van to Occidental Mindoro.

Expenses

The cost of travel from Eastern Samar to Occidental Mindoro will vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose and the time of year you travel.

Mode of Transportation Cost
Airfare (one-way) ₱1,500-₱3,000
Ferry fare ₱500-₱1,000
Bus fare (Batangas City to Occidental Mindoro) ₱200-₱300
Van fare (Batangas City to Occidental Mindoro) ₱300-₱400

Best Time to Go

The best time to visit Occidental Mindoro is during the dry season, which runs from November to April.

What to Eat

Some of the local dishes you can try in Occidental Mindoro include:

  • Bulalo
  • Adobo
  • Sinigang
  • Kare-kare
  • Sisig

Where to Go

Some of the popular tourist destinations in Occidental Mindoro include:

  • Puerto Galera
  • Sablayan
  • Mamburao
  • San Jose
  • Abra de Ilog

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about traveling from Eastern Samar to Occidental Mindoro:

  1. What is the cheapest way to get from Eastern Samar to Occidental Mindoro?
    The cheapest way to get from Eastern Samar to Occidental Mindoro is by taking a ferry from Borongan City to Batangas City, and then taking a bus or van to Occidental Mindoro.
  2. How long does it take to get from Eastern Samar to Occidental Mindoro?
    It takes approximately 10-12 hours to get from Eastern Samar to Occidental Mindoro by ferry and bus/van.
  3. What is the best way to get from Eastern Samar to Occidental Mindoro?
    The best way to get from Eastern Samar to Occidental Mindoro is by taking a flight from Catarman National Airport (CRM) in Eastern Samar to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, and then taking a connecting flight from MNL to San Jose Airport (SJI) in Occidental Mindoro.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

Trips from Eastern Samar

Trips to Occidental Mindoro