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Manila-Bataan Ferry Service Cuts Down Travel Time to 50 Minutes
Travelling from Manila to Bataan is now quicker and more convenient. The Manila-Bataan ferry cuts travel time to around 50 minutes, with fares at ₱499 per trip. You can book online or purchase tickets as a walk-in, making it an easy alternative to road travel.
Weekend warriors and daytrippers, rejoice: You can now hop on a Manila-Bataan ferry service that’ll get you to the province in just 50 minutes!
You heard that right — no traffic, no highways, no roadblocks, just smooth sailing from Manila to Bataan, thanks to 1Bataan Integrated Transport System Inc.
Where are the terminals?
First things first. Where can you ride this ferry service if you’re coming from Manila? The ferry departs from the Manila Ferry Terminal at CCP Complex, Pedro Bukaneg St., Pasay City, and arrives at Capinpin Seaport, Puting Buhangin, Orion, Bataan.
Image credit: 1Bataan Integrated Transport System Inc. Official Facebook Page
From the Bataan terminal, passengers can easily reach nearby towns and transport hubs. Shuttle services are available at Capinpin Seaport to help travellers get around the area.
What are the trip schedules?
Check the ferry’s official website or Facebook page for the latest schedules for weekdays and weekends, as timings may change seasonally.
Image credit: 1Bataan Integrated Transport System Inc. Official Facebook Page
How much do trips cost?
Fares are now set at ₱499 per trip, whether travelling from Manila to Orion, Bataan, or vice versa. Tickets can be booked online or purchased as walk-in.
How do I book a trip?
You can book your Manila-Bataan ferry trip online through 1Bataan’s official website or buy tickets directly at the terminal. Make sure to arrive at the terminal at least one hour before departure, as boarding gates close 15 minutes prior to departure.
Image credit: 1Bataan Integrated Transport System Inc. Official Facebook Page
1Bataan also provides an FAQ section on its website for any questions about schedules, fares, or shuttle services.
You all know what this means — time to plan that day trip from Manila. Make sure to bring your best travel buddies!
Also read: 17 Best Day Trips From Manila if You Need a Break From the City
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In Russia, Alyosha is a boy's name popularised by literary greats Dostoevsky and Tolstoy—but this particular Alyosha is neither Russian nor a boy. She is a writer from the Philippines who loves exploring the world as much as she likes staying at home. Her life's mission is to pet every friendly critter there is. When she isn't busy doing that, she sniffs out stories and scribbles away on the backs of old receipts. She is an advocate of many things: culture and heritage, the environment, skincare and snacking, to name a few. She will work for lifetime supplies of french fries and coffee. Or yogurt. Or cheese, preferably Brie.
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