MANILA ↔ PUERTO GALERA

Bus & Ferry to Puerto Galera from Manila

Choose your departure area: NAIA Terminal 3 / Newport with RRCG or Ermita, Manila with SIKAT. Compare schedules, watch the travel guides, then submit your Bus + Ferry or Bus Only booking request.
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CHOOSE YOUR SERVICE

Choose Your Manila Departure — RRCG or SIKAT

Travel from Ermita with SIKAT or from the Newport / NAIA Terminal 3 area with RRCG. Both operators can be booked as a complete Bus + Ferry journey to Puerto Galera, with Bus Only also available.

RRCG Premium P2P bus serving Newport and NAIA Terminal 3 RRCG · NAIA T3 / NEWPORT

RRCG Premium P2P

NEWPORT / NAIA T3 ↔ BATANGAS / PUERTO GALERA

Choose RRCG Bus + Ferry (with separate bus and ferry departure choices) to or from Puerto Galera, or book RRCG Bus Only. For Puerto Galera → Newport, the ferry arrives at Batangas Port and the RRCG bus boards at Batangas Grand Terminal.

SIKAT tourist bus for Manila and Puerto Galera connections SIKAT · ERMITA

SIKAT

ERMITA ↔ BATANGAS / PUERTO GALERA

Convenient for travelers staying in Ermita, Malate and nearby Manila areas. Choose Bus + Ferry with separate departure times for each transport leg, or book the Bus Only service to Batangas Pier.

Important for RRCG Puerto Galera → Newport: The ferry arrives at Batangas Port, but the RRCG bus to Newport departs from Batangas Grand Terminal. These are different locations. After leaving the ferry terminal, proceed to Batangas Grand Terminal and report for your confirmed RRCG departure. Allow enough transfer time and follow the schedule and instructions shown on your confirmed booking.
THE JOURNEY

Now Book RRCG Bus + Ferry in One Request

Travel between Newport / NAIA Terminal 3 and Puerto Galera with an RRCG bus + ferry connection, or choose SIKAT from Ermita. For the return RRCG journey, your ferry arrives at Batangas Port and you must proceed to Batangas Grand Terminal to board the RRCG bus to Newport.

RRCG Premium P2P bus serving the NAIA Terminal 3 and Newport area to Batangas
LEG 1 · LAND
RRCG OR SIKAT

Choose Your Manila Bus

NAIA T3 / NEWPORT OR ERMITA → BATANGAS

Choose RRCG Premium P2P from the NAIA Terminal 3 / Newport area or SIKAT Tourist Bus from Citystate Tower in Ermita. The detailed pickup points and schedules are shown below.

Passenger ferry serving Batangas to Puerto Galera
LEG 2 · SEA
PASSENGER FERRY

Passenger Ferry to Puerto Galera

BATANGAS → BALATERO PORT, PUERTO GALERA

Continue from Batangas by passenger ferry across the Verde Island Passage to Balatero Port in Puerto Galera. Ferry operator and vessel may vary according to the confirmed travel date.

Manila NAIA T3 / Newport or Ermita
→
Batangas Bus arrival / ferry connection
→
Puerto Galera Balatero Port
For roundtrip requests, select outbound and return schedules separately. RRCG and SIKAT have different Manila pickup points and Batangas arrangements. Check the service details below and follow the final instructions on your confirmed voucher or e-ticket.
KNOW WHERE TO GO

Know Your Pickup Points & Terminals

These photos help you recognize the important locations in your journey. Your confirmed voucher will contain the final reporting point and boarding instructions.

Citystate Tower Hotel exterior in Ermita Manila SIKAT PICKUP
ERMITA, MANILA

Citystate Tower Hotel

1315 A. Mabini Street, Ermita. This is the Manila reporting and pickup point for the SIKAT tourist bus.

RRCG Premium P2P bus at Runway Manila near Newport World Resorts and NAIA Terminal 3 RRCG PICKUP
NAIA T3 / NEWPORT

Newport / Runway Manila

RRCG pickup in the Newport World Resorts / Runway Manila area, convenient for travelers coming from NAIA Terminal 3. Follow your confirmed reporting instructions.

Batangas City Grand Terminal exterior BUS TERMINAL
RRCG · BATANGAS

Batangas Grand Terminal

Important for the return trip: after arriving by ferry from Puerto Galera at Batangas Port, proceed here to board your RRCG bus to Newport / NAIA Terminal 3. Batangas Grand Terminal and Batangas Port are different locations.

Outside entrance of the modern Batangas Port passenger terminal FERRY PORT
SEA TRANSFER

Batangas Port

This is the passenger ferry terminal used for the sea connection from Batangas to Puerto Galera.

Balatero Port Puerto Galera ARRIVAL
PUERTO GALERA

Balatero Port

Main passenger arrival port in Puerto Galera for ferry services coming from Batangas.

Important RRCG transfer: Batangas Grand Terminal and Batangas Port are different locations. On an RRCG Puerto Galera → Newport trip, you arrive by ferry at Batangas Port, then proceed to Batangas Grand Terminal to board the RRCG bus to Newport / NAIA Terminal 3.
Puerto Galera → Newport: your return connection
  1. FerryBalatero Port → Batangas Port
  2. Land transferBatangas Port → Batangas Grand Terminal
  3. RRCG busBatangas Grand Terminal → Newport / NAIA T3 area
RRCG Lipa route: Lipa is an additional RRCG destination and is shown in the RRCG schedule/booking options below. It is not shown as a journey photo because Lipa is not a ferry-transfer point for travel to Puerto Galera.
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SIKAT and RRCG operate differently. Select the service you are considering and we will show only the schedule relevant to that bus.

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Newport / NAIA Terminal 3 ↔ Puerto Galera

RRCG PASSENGER GUIDE

How to Find Your RRCG Bus

Flying into Manila? Use these visual guides before your trip to find the RRCG Newport / NAIA Terminal 3 area and understand the airport connection.

RRCG terminal location and Google Maps guide
Guide from NAIA airport to the RRCG Newport station
NAIA → RRCG Newport StationUse this guide when arriving at the airport and proceeding to the RRCG pickup area.
NAIA inter-terminal shuttle guide
Arriving at Another NAIA Terminal?Check the inter-terminal shuttle guide before continuing toward Terminal 3 / Newport.

First Time Using RRCG? Watch Before You Travel

Going to Puerto GaleraNAIA Terminal 3 / Newport → BatangasWatch this before traveling from the airport area toward Batangas.
Returning to Manila / AirportBatangas → NAIA Terminal 3 / NewportWatch this for the return journey from Batangas toward the airport area.

Ready to travel? Request your RRCG connection.

Important: Always follow the exact pickup point, reporting time, route and terminal stated on your confirmed booking or e-ticket.

MANILA → BATANGAS

NAIA T3 / Newport → Batangas

Runway Manila / Newport World Resorts → Batangas

5:00 AM7:00 AM9:00 AM10:00 AM12:00 NN 3:00 PM5:00 PM7:30 PM9:00 PM10:30 PM
BATANGAS → MANILA

Batangas → NAIA T3 / Newport

Batangas → Runway Manila / Newport World Resorts

2:00 AM4:00 AM5:00 AM6:00 AM8:00 AM 11:00 AM1:00 PM3:30 PM5:00 PM7:00 PM
RRCG Bus + Ferry transfer — please read:
Newport → Puerto Galera: take your confirmed RRCG bus toward Batangas, then connect to your confirmed ferry for Balatero, Puerto Galera.

Puerto Galera → Newport: take your confirmed ferry from Balatero to Batangas Port. After arrival, you must proceed to Batangas Grand Terminal, where you board your confirmed RRCG bus to Newport / NAIA Terminal 3. Batangas Port and Batangas Grand Terminal are separate locations.
Schedule advisory: Timetables can change because of operator, traffic, weather, sea and vessel conditions. Your confirmed voucher or e-ticket is the final travel reference.
SIMPLE CONNECTION

An Easier Way to Reach Puerto Galera

Ideal for travelers who prefer a straightforward Manila–Batangas–Puerto Galera connection.

BUS

Choose Your Manila Pickup

Travel with RRCG from the NAIA Terminal 3 / Newport area or with SIKAT from Citystate Tower in Ermita.

SEA

Continue by Ferry

Transfer at Batangas and continue across to Balatero Pier in Puerto Galera.

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Booking Assistance

Send your travel details and our team will check the schedule, availability and current applicable rate before payment.

MANILA ↔ PUERTO GALERA

Book Your Bus & Ferry Trip

Choose SIKAT Bus + Ferry, SIKAT Bus Only, RRCG Bus Only, or our upgraded RRCG Bus + Ferry service. Enter your trip and passenger details, review the calculated booking amount, and send your booking request.

Your booking is not automatically confirmed when you submit the form.

We will first check your requested travel date, passenger details, current availability and applicable fare.

Once availability and the current rate are confirmed, we will send you the payment instructions.

After your payment has been received and verified, we will process your transportation reservation.

Your request is not a confirmed reservation. Your trip is considered confirmed only after you receive your official booking confirmation or e-ticket.

Bus & Ferry / Bus Only Booking Request

Select your operator, route and One-Way or Roundtrip journey. Bus and ferry departures are shown separately. Please review all passenger details before submitting.

Before you book: Select Bus Only or Bus + Ferry, then One-Way or Roundtrip. For Bus + Ferry, choose the bus and ferry departures in their own fields. Return trips require separate return selections. All bookings are requests pending confirmation.

1Service & Trip
2Passengers & Fare
3Passenger Details
4Contact Details
5Review & Book

Transport Booking Request

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Choose one service. The form will show only the routes, schedules and passenger fares that apply.

1. OUTBOUND — Departure Details

BOOKING PROCESS

From Request to Confirmation

Your trip details, availability and current applicable rate are checked before payment.

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Submit Request

Send your passenger and travel details.

2

Trip Check

We check the schedule, availability and current applicable rate.

3

Trip Details

We send the available trip and current rate for your review.

4

Payment

Complete payment using the provided instructions.

5

Verification

Your payment is checked and verified.

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Reservation

Your transportation reservation is processed.

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Confirmation

Your official confirmation or e-ticket is issued.

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Ready to Travel

Review your confirmed travel details before departure.

HELPFUL INFORMATION

Bus & Ferry FAQs

Helpful answers for travelers taking the Manila–Puerto Galera route.

Where does the bus depart in Manila?
It depends on the bus service you select. RRCG serves the NAIA Terminal 3 / Newport area via Runway Manila / Newport World Resorts, while SIKAT departs from Citystate Tower Hotel on A. Mabini Street in Ermita. Follow the exact reporting point shown on your confirmed voucher or e-ticket.
For RRCG Puerto Galera → Newport, where do I board the bus in Batangas?
Your ferry arrives at Batangas Port. The RRCG bus to Newport / NAIA Terminal 3 boards at Batangas Grand Terminal, which is a different location. After arriving from Puerto Galera, proceed from Batangas Port to Batangas Grand Terminal and report for the RRCG departure shown on your confirmed booking.
Does the bus go directly to Puerto Galera?
No. The bus covers the land portion from Manila to Batangas. Your exact Batangas arrival or transfer point depends on the selected service. From Batangas, continue by passenger ferry to Puerto Galera. Follow the transfer instructions on your confirmed booking.
Where does the ferry arrive in Puerto Galera?
The passenger ferry connection arrives at Balatero Pier in Puerto Galera.
Is Island Water always the connecting ferry?
The ferry operator and vessel may vary depending on the confirmed travel date and current operating schedule. The ferry image shown on this page represents passenger ferry service on the route.
How much is the bus and ferry trip?
Rates may change depending on the current operator fare and travel requirements. Submit your booking request and we will confirm the current applicable rate before payment.
Can I book a roundtrip?
Yes. You may submit either a one-way or roundtrip booking request.
Is my booking confirmed after I submit the form?
No. Submitting the form creates a booking request. Availability and the current applicable rate must first be checked. Your trip is confirmed only after the required payment has been verified and an official confirmation or e-ticket is issued.
Can departure times change?
Yes. Departure and arrival times may change because of traffic, weather, sea conditions, vessel operations or other operational requirements. Always follow the details on your confirmed booking.
Should I arrive before the scheduled departure?
Yes. Passengers should arrive early enough for check-in and boarding. Follow the reporting time provided with your confirmed booking.

Your Puerto Galera Journey Starts Here

Choose RRCG from the NAIA Terminal 3 / Newport area or SIKAT from Ermita, travel to Batangas, then continue by passenger ferry to Puerto Galera. Our team can assist with the connection and booking.