Routes & Fares
Palawan Bus Routes & Fares
Every Cherry Bus route across Palawan, with real fares by class and a plain-language look at how the schedule works.
Core route: Puerto Princesa ↔ El Nido, about 260km, 5–7 hours, six daily departures. Plus Buliluyan, Canipaan, Dumaran, Quezon, Rio Tuba, Rizal, Sibaltan, Sicud, and Tagbita.
Fares below are typical fares based on recent bookings; your confirmed fare is shown at checkout.
Puerto Princesa ↔ El Nido
Puerto Princesa → El Nido
Departs San Jose Terminal, Brgy. San Pedro, Puerto Princesa City. Arrives El Nido Transport Terminal, Rizal St., Brgy. Corong-Corong. Six daily departures across four bus classes.
| ~7:00 AM | Morning |
| 8:00 AM (CB3) | Morning |
| 9:00 AM | Morning |
| 11:00 AM | Midday |
| 9:00 PM | Overnight |
| 9:30 PM | Overnight |
El Nido → Puerto Princesa
Departs El Nido Transport Terminal, Corong-Corong. Arrives San Jose Terminal, Puerto Princesa. Same six-departure daily schedule as above, reverse direction.
| ~7:00 AM | Morning |
| 8:00 AM (CB3) | Morning |
| 9:00 AM | Morning |
| 11:00 AM | Midday |
| 9:00 PM | Overnight · most last-minute demand |
| 9:30 PM | Overnight |
This is a fixed, published run — not a “when it’s full” departure like a shared van.
Fare Table by Class
Across all classes, Cherry Bus passengers pay a blended average of ~₱1,258 per seat — roughly double what competing shuttle vans charge (₱650–790).
| Class | Typical fare | Onboard toilet | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ~₱714 / seat | No | Standard upright A/C seating. |
| Regular AC | Confirmed at booking | No | Wider seat and more legroom than Economy, still A/C throughout. |
| Lazyboy Elite Most booked | ~₱1,410 / seat | Yes | Recliner seating and an onboard toilet. 72% of passengers choose this class. |
These are typical fares based on recent bookings, not a locked price list — your exact fare is confirmed at checkout, and we’ll update this table if it ever changes materially.
Other Palawan Routes
Cherry Bus also reaches Buliluyan, Canipaan, Dumaran, Quezon, Rio Tuba, Rizal, Sibaltan, Sicud, and Tagbita.
- Buliluyan
- Canipaan
- Dumaran
- Quezon
- Rio Tuba
- Rizal
- Sibaltan
- Sicud
- Tagbita
- Taytay
Where we don’t go
Port Barton, San Vicente, Sabang / Underground River, and Coron are not served directly — travelers currently connect via the Roxas junction and onward tricycle or van for those.
We’d rather tell you plainly what we don’t serve than have you find out at the terminal.
How to Read This Schedule
Times are departure times from the origin terminal, not arrival times. Road time varies with traffic and weather, so treat 5–7 hours as the realistic window rather than a guarantee.
If you’re connecting to a flight, leave buffer and avoid the last departure of the day.
Choosing Your Bus Class
Traveling with kids or want zero restroom stops? Lazyboy Elite. Solo and budget-first? Economy. Want A/C comfort without the full recline price? Regular AC.
Compare all three classes