Puerto Princesa Airport to Astoria Palawan: Transport Options

Q: How can I get to Astoria Palawan from Puerto Princesa Airport?

You can get from Puerto Princesa Airport to Astoria Palawan by shared van, public bus or private taxi. Shared vans are easy to find outside of the Arrivals Hall at the airport. They take around 2 hours to get to Astoria Palawan resort and cost €8 (PHP 500) per person. Public buses are available from San Jose bus station. The bus station is easy to get to by taking a tricycle from the airport. Then, you can get on any bus going to El Nido or Roxas as Astoria Palawan is on the way. The bus fare should cost €3 (PHP 200) per person. This combined journey will take around 2 hours and 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can hire an airport transfer to take you and your loved ones to the resort in a private vehicle. This will cut your travel time to just 1 hour and 30 minutes and eliminate potentially long wait times with vans or the bus.

Q: What’s the cost of a taxi from Puerto Princesa Airport to Astoria Palawan?

The cost of a multicab/shared van from Puerto Princesa Airport to Astoria Palawan is around €8 (PHP 500) per person. For a private and safe taxi at a competitive fixed rate, you can book in advance with Welcome Pickups .

Astoria Palawan is a hotel resort on the island of Palawan in the Phillippines. It’s known for its secluded, family-friendly ambiance with a luxurious infinity pool and thrilling water park on-site.

The nearest airport to Astoria Palawan is Puerto Princesa International Airport. The journey is 63 km and shouldn’t take longer than 1 hour and 30 minutes by private taxi. If you’d like to take a local taxi from Puerto Princesa Airport to Astoria Palawan, the closest equivalent is a shared van. These vans are readily available outside of the airport but may take as long as 2 hours to get to Astoria Palawan due to the stops of other passengers. A van will cost you around €8 (PHP 500) per person.

You can also take a public bus from Puerto Princesa’s bus station – the San Jose bus terminal. This will cost around €3 (PHP 200) and take upwards of 2 hours and 30 minutes.

If you’d like a comfortable, reliable alternative, you can book a Puerto Princesa Airport taxi to Astoria Palawan. This way, you’ll have a private vehicle and expedient service to the resort.

Welcome Pickups offers meet and greet services and a friendly introduction to Puerto Princesa at the same price as a regular taxi. Click here to see the cost.

Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€16	180min	05:00–17:00
Bus	€6	210min	05:00–17:00

How to get from Puerto Princesa Airport to Astoria Palawan by taxi

Taxicabs are few and far between in Puerto Princesa unless booked in advance with a private transfer company. The closest equivalent readily available at the airport is a shared van.

Shared vans – also known as multicabs – are minivans carrying 10-12 people. They tend to be air-conditioned and have storage space for luggage.

On average, the journey from Puerto Princesa Airport to Astoria Palawan takes 2 hours via shared van. If you choose to book a private Puerto Princesa taxi in advance, the journey time could be as fast as 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Taxi fare from Puerto Princesa Airport to Astoria Palawan

The cost of a multicab from Puerto Princesa Airport to Astoria Palawan depends on the company. However, on average it’ll cost €8 (PHP 500) per person. You can book a shared van online or pay your driver in cash when you get in the van.

Cost

€8 (PHP 500)

Trip Duration

2 Hr.

*Prices will vary with each van company.

Convenience

Safety

Value for money

Vans depart from the airport five times a day between 05:00 and 17:00.

Where do I get the taxi from?

You can find multicabs lined up outside the Arrivals Hall at Puerto Princesa International Airport. There may be a long wait if the multicab doesn’t fill quickly. Sometimes you could be waiting 30 minutes to 1 hour to depart the airport.

Convenience

Shared vans/multicabs are quite convenient because they are readily available at Puerto Princesa Airport. The vehicles are also air-conditioned, with comfortable seats suitable for long journeys. You also won’t have to carry your luggage on public transport.
The main drawback is that vans are shared, which can significantly increase wait time and journey duration to drop off other passengers. If you’d like an exclusive vehicle for you and your loved ones, we recommend booking a professional private airport taxi to Astoria Palawan.

Editor’s Note

If you can’t find a multicab going to Astoria Palawan, speak to a van driver going to El Nido or Roxas. If there is space, they will likely take you to Astoria Palawan as it is en route to both destinations.

Useful Tips

Shared vans are first-come first-served unless booking in advance. We recommend buying your ticket online to avoid potentially long waits.

Tips are not expected by multicab drivers.

On average, vans depart five or six times a day between 05:00 and 17:00. If this schedule doesn’t work for you, we recommend booking a private taxi instead.

How to get from Puerto Princesa Airport to Astoria Palawan by bus

There are no direct buses from Puerto Princesa Airport to Astoria Palawan. However, you can take a tricycle from the airport to San Jose bus station. From there, you can catch a public bus to Roxas or El Nido. If you tell the driver you’re going to Astoria Palawan, they will drop you there as it’s on the way.

There is no set schedule but you can expect the bus to leave every hour between 05:00 and 17:00.

How much is a bus from Puerto Princesa Airport to Astoria Palawan?

The tricycle ride from Puerto Princesa Airport to San Jose bus terminal costs €1.99 (PHP 120) per person.

The bus fare from San Jose bus terminal to Astoria Palawan is €3 (PHP 200) per person.

Cost

€3 (PHP 200)

Trip Duration

2 Hr. 30 Min.

Buses depart every hour.

Convenience

Safety

Value for money

Buses operate from San Jose between 05:00 and 17:00 every day.

Where do I get the bus from?

To get the bus to Astoria Palawan, you must get to San Jose bus terminal. You can do this by catching a tricycle or private transfer from outside of Puerto Princesa Airport.

Convenience

Buses aren’t recommended for tourists because they aren’t deemed to be as safe as vans or private transfers. They tend to be very crowded with some passengers even sitting on top of buses if there’s no room. So as you can imagine, luggage space is practically non-existent. Moreover, there’s no air-conditioning which can be unbearable for some travellers.

That said, if you are on a budget, are travelling light, and don’t mind the extra step of first getting to the bus stop, taking the bus to Astoria Palawan is a unique experience.

Editor’s Note

Buses are not ideal for large groups because they only typically seat 15-20 people. This means buses can be extremely crowded and fill up quickly. If you’re travelling with a large group, the best solution is to book a private transfer in advance to accommodate you and your belongings.

Useful Tips

You can pay your bus fare to the driver in cash with Philippine pesos (PHP).

Don’t forget to tell your bus driver that you're stopping at Astoria Palawan.

If you’re planning on taking the bus, pack light. There’s only enough space for a personal backpack.

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How can I get to Astoria Palawan from Puerto Princesa Airport?

You can get from Puerto Princesa Airport to Astoria Palawan by shared van, public bus or private taxi. Shared vans are easy to find outside of the Arrivals Hall at the airport. They take around 2 hours to get to Astoria Palawan resort and cost €8 (PHP 500) per person. Public buses are available from San Jose bus station. The bus station is easy to get to by taking a tricycle from the airport. Then, you can get on any bus going to El Nido or Roxas as Astoria Palawan is on the way. The bus fare should cost €3 (PHP 200) per person. This combined journey will take around 2 hours and 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can hire an airport transfer to take you and your loved ones to the resort in a private vehicle. This will cut your travel time to just 1 hour and 30 minutes and eliminate potentially long wait times with vans or the bus.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Puerto Princesa Airport to Astoria Palawan?

The cost of a multicab/shared van from Puerto Princesa Airport to Astoria Palawan is around €8 (PHP 500) per person. For a private and safe taxi at a competitive fixed rate, you can book in advance with Welcome Pickups.

How far is Astoria Palawan from Puerto Princesa Airport?

Astoria Palawan is 63 km away from Puerto Princesa Airport. By private taxi, it shouldn’t take longer than 1 hour and 30 minutes. By shared van/multicab it’ll take around 2 hours, not including a potentially long wait time. By bus, it can take as long as 2 hours and 30 minutes, not including first getting to the bus stop and waiting for departure.

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