Vans from El Nido to Puerto Princesa

Vans from El Nido to Puerto Princesa

El Nido
Puerto Princesa
Mon, Jun 15
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El Nido to Puerto Princesa Destination Reviews

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Kaleem J
Fast and punctual. Not good amount of space for luggage. Little uncomfortable inside because it was full but it was not so bad. Had a lunch break halfway through the journey. Good experience.
El Nido to Puerto Princesa, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, May 23, 2026
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Dario M
We departed about 1.5h late, so we had trouble with the check in of our hotel. Other than that it was ok.
El Nido to Puerto Princesa, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, May 14, 2026
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Sandrine D
Locals in the front, tourists in the back… Not enough air conditionning.
El Nido to Puerto Princesa, Van Shared van, JCalbert, May 2, 2026
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Dorothee O
The van was not bad and it had Aircon. 🙂 The only thing that could need some improvement is the punctuality, as for the pick up time as well as drop off time. Overall we were satisfied that we took the service.
El Nido to Puerto Princesa, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Apr 25, 2026
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Anna N
We booked the shared van for 9 a.m. and arrived half an hour early, as requested. However, it turned out we were apparently the only passengers at that time, and we didn't depart until 10 a.m. They could have sent us a message informing us that our trip was cancelled, so we wouldn't have had to wait 1 1/2 hour at the terminal without any information. Otherwise, the trip was comfortable, and we were dropped off at our desired location halfway through.
El Nido to Puerto Princesa, Van Shared van, Lakkbay Travel Services (Lakkbay Travel service), Apr 25, 2026
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Marlene V
We left 15 minutes late, but ended up being 30mins early at the airport so no worries. We were in a bigger van than expected (12 people), but it was no problem, we even had enough space for both of our 50l backpacks. The AC wasn‘t too strong, which I didn‘t mind since we left early in the morning and it wasn‘t too hot anyways. Some people mentioned having motion sickness and asking about sitting in the front and the driver just didn‘t care, but I don‘t know if that‘s always the case. We had one stop in the middle, where you could use the restroom or buy some food if you wanted to.
El Nido to Puerto Princesa, Van Minivan, Eulen Joy Express, Apr 15, 2026
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Ramiro A
Jason was very nice and he drove very carefully and professional.
El Nido to Puerto Princesa, Van Shared van, Lexxus Shuttle, Apr 14, 2026
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Ludovica
They didn’t Pick me up at the pickup Point how via WhatsApp agreed. I then walked to the Terminal and was still 10-15 mins early and asked for my Driver. The people there told me he Left early and didn’t want to turn around because he was already to far away? Experience that I cannot reccomend. I was lucky that my flight was the Next day. They somehow managed to put me into a spare van with other people so I somehow got to PPS with a delay of 1.5h. I payed 990P and the other people just 800P what after this day seems pretty unfair to me.
El Nido to Puerto Princesa, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Apr 12, 2026
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Nathan F
The driver was late to pick us up and turned back to El Nido about a half hour into the trip. They did not communicate why they turned back. In the end, what was supposed to be a 5 hour long van ride took 7 hours. We were lucky that we booked a late flight but I feel for anyone who may have missed theirs due to the mismanagement of this company. The van is reasonably comfortable and air conditioned.
El Nido to Puerto Princesa, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Apr 9, 2026
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Alvin
If what you want is a cheap travel option for getting to Puerto Princesa with this company you should be prepared for uncomfortable seats with little to no leg space making it very hard so sleep, random cargo pickups along the way with ONE unreasonable short break after like 3 hours. Luckily me and my friend were prepared for this so make sure it doesn’t come as a shock. We arrived safely though after being thrown around in our seat because of the horrible road conditions.
El Nido to Puerto Princesa, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Apr 7, 2026
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El Nido to Puerto Princesa Van Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Palajuanders Travel and Tours
Shared van
05:00
10:00
$7.82
  3.9
Palajuanders Travel and Tours
Shared van
07:00
12:00
$7.82
  3.9
JCalbert
Shared van
07:30
12:30
$9.77
  4.4
Palajuanders Travel and Tours
Shared van
09:00
14:00
$7.82
  3.9
Fortwally Travel and Tours
Minivan
09:30
14:30
$8.76
  4.0
Lexxus Shuttle
Shared van
10:00
15:30
$8.47
  4.4
JCalbert
Shared van
10:30
15:30
$9.77
  4.4
Palajuanders Travel and Tours
Shared van
11:00
16:00
$7.82
  3.9
Fortwally Travel and Tours
Minivan
11:30
16:30
$8.76
  4.0
Palajuanders Travel and Tours
Shared van
13:00
18:00
$7.82
  3.9
Fortwally Travel and Tours
Minivan
13:30
19:30
$8.76
Palajuanders Travel and Tours
Shared van
15:00
20:00
$7.82
  3.9
JCalbert
Shared van
15:30
20:30
$9.77
  4.4
Fortwally Travel and Tours
Minivan
16:00
21:00
$8.76
  4.0
Island View Travel
Minivan
17:00
22:00
$8.76
JCalbert
Shared van
17:30
22:30
$9.77
  4.4
Palajuanders Travel and Tours
Shared van
18:00
23:00
$7.82
  3.9
Fortwally Travel and Tours
Minivan
18:30
23:30
$8.76
  4.0

How to get from El Nido to Puerto Princesa by van

Vans are a faster alternative to buses; vans usually offer more scheduled departures than buses or other means of transport over the same route; vans may serve the routes not served by buses, trains, or flights. What other reasons do you need to opt for a van? Ah! Very often, they are much more affordable than any other means of transport. Van from El Nido to Puerto Princesa departs regularly according to the schedule and is a decent option to get to your destination at a reasonable price. Now van tickets can be booked online what makes planning of your trip more convenient. Before you book your van ticket, remember to read other travellers’ reviews on your operator’s service to ensure it meets your expectations.

Currently the following operators can help you to travel from El Nido to Puerto Princesa by van: .

How far is El Nido from Puerto Princesa?

El Nido sits 200 km from Puerto Princesa.

How long does it take to get from El Nido to Puerto Princesa by van?

Vans cover the distance between El Nido and Puerto Princesa in 5h 30m – 5h 30m hours. Do note that though vans usually stick to their schedule, your journey can take longer if traffic is excessive or the weather is bad. The worst periods in the sense of violation of the timetable is long weekends, national holidays, school vacations and peak season. With roads stuck with traffic do expect delays. Stormy weather with heavy rains or snowfalls can also cause your arrival time to change. Yet in general you can rely on the timing declared by the operator.

The fastest service on this route is provided by Share a Ride Booking Services. Share a Ride Booking Services’s vans travel slower than others.

How much does it cost to get from El Nido to Puerto Princesa by van?

Opposite to, say, buses, normally vans do not offer a great variety in the sense of ticket class hence the price of the ticket is the same for all seats in a van. Note that some seats offer more comfort during the ride. E.g. in some vans the passenger seat by the driver is also available. If you are lucky enough to get it, you may have more space and definitely a better view there. Similarly, in some vans seats in the back row may be a disappointment as they do not recline due to the trunk filled with travellers’ luggage.

To hop onto a van between El Nido and Puerto Princesa expect to pay from USD 14.66 to USD 14.98. The more convenient the ride, the more you pay – either for extra space or for less stops enroute. Share a Ride Booking Services is the cheapest operator on the route while MLRJ is the most expensive one.

Travelling by van essentials

  • Ensure to check carefully from where your van departs. In many cases vans are stationed not at the city main bus station but elsewhere. Individual van operators may have their own van stops located anywhere, and one and the same operator may sell tickets to their vans from different stops. If you are planning a bus-van connection, be sure you understand where to catch your van as it is easy to assume that vans leave from the same station where buses arrive. No, it is not necessarily so!
  • There are different types of vans accommodating from 9 to 15 or more passengers. While on certain routes you have no alternative, on others you can choose. The rule of thumb – fewer seats mean more leg space and more comfort. As well as more money for your ticket. But this is probably the case when it is worth investing into your seat a bit more.
  • Vans accommodating more passengers are often cramped and do not provide any additional space for your luggage. In many cases your ticket will include only one piece of luggage, often with limited weight. If you travel with huge suitcases or backpacks you may want – or even need – to buy an extra seat for your luggage. Before booking an extra seat for your luggage though do check with the operator if they allow it. If you did buy a separate seat for your luggage, and the driver during the way tries to pick up an extra passenger to put on a “vacant” seat, insist on right to use it as you paid for it.
  • There are obviously no on board toilets in vans but if your journey lasts over two or three hours there will normally be one or more bathroom stop(s) enroute. During the bathroom stop, take a note of your van number plate when you get off. It will make it easier for you to find the van among similar vehicles and in an unhappy case (hypothetically!) of van leaving without you, you can at least report it to the operator.
  • Van drivers are notorious for their driving style. Though many companies enforce strict speed limits on their vehicles they are often not observed. This is probably a major downside of van travel in some countries. Anyway, if speed limits are violated do not be shy to ask the driver to go slower. Normally there will be an information plate with the telephone numbers to call if your driver violates traffic rules – report each such case without hesitation. Also, do leave your review if not satisfied with the service to warn other travellers.
  • It is compulsory to use belts for all the van passengers. Even if your driver does not insist on it, use the belt for your own safety. Belts are sometimes fixed behind your seat – do not hesitate to release them and use as they are intended to be used.
  • Many vans do not have scheduled departures but depart when full. Sometimes waiting periods can be long, especially if you happen to come immediately after the previous van has departed or just in the end of the day when there are not so many passengers. Always make sure you understand whether your ticket is for a scheduled trip or otherwise. Normally operators who allow online booking of their tickets, provide scheduled service meaning your van will depart on time no matter how many passengers show up for the trip.

Transportation from El Nido to Puerto Princesa

Facts about the van from El Nido to Puerto Princesa

Cheapest Van$14
Fastest Van5h
Earliest Van4:00 AM
Latest Van6:00 AM
Daily Van Routes12
Distance200 kilometers
Van CompaniesFortwally Travel and Tours, MLRJ, Share a Ride Booking Services