Vans from Puerto Princesa to El Nido

Vans from Puerto Princesa to El Nido

Puerto Princesa
El Nido
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Puerto Princesa to El Nido Destination Reviews

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Sille K
The driver was horrible, is driving was horrible - we cancelled our other drive bc of him, so that was not very good. Would never book again.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Nov 7, 2026
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Frederic K
We had to pay extra or wait 3 hours because they did only have us 4 guests. We got scammed they wanted us to pay 1000 Pesos per person extra. Also we arrived 2 hours later than scheduled and the driver refused to drive us to el nido town he stopped at a taxi place so he can earn commission if we take a tricycle to the town. Overall - we got there but later than expected, had to pay more and didn’t even get dropped off where we were supposed to go. Please save yourself some headache and don’t book with this company.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Nov 7, 2026
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Ekaterina B
I demand a full refund for two tickets from Puerto Princesa to El Nido on November 4, 2026, scheduled for 2:00 PM. Island Travel and Tours provided the WRONG pickup location, leaving us waiting outside in extreme heat for over an hour. They also called the WRONG phone number and then claimed they were not responsible because their own employee had passed on incorrect information. Despite our confirmed 2:00 PM departure, the operator refused to leave until the van was full. They could not provide any departure time. After all these failures, they REFUSED to refund our money. We had no choice but to pay for a private transfer ourselves. This is outrageous, unprofessional, and unacceptable. This was NOT a voluntary cancellation. The operator failed to provide the service as booked. We demand a FULL REFUND for both tickets, an investigation into this operator, and a written response. If this is not resolved, we will escalate the dispute through our payment provider and consumer protection authorities.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Nov 6, 2026
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Havilah S
We were told to arrive 30 mins early but they didn’t come until the pick up time, the van started overheating and the AC stopped working which created a bad burning smell but the driver never communicated anything to us nor did he try to get us out of the car so as not to inhale fumes. The van was a 13 seater and they maxed it out, all seats full with hardly any luggage space, we had to keep our bags on our laps. The drive was like Mr Toads Wild Ride, we never knew what lane he was going to use or how close he’d pull up to other transit vans. The first and second van were nice, cramped if your wide or over 5’6”, the other passengers mostly slept and were helpful, there was a rest stop and a lunch stop, the dispatcher was professional and communicated well in English, I don’t think the driver spoke any which is probably why he never talked to us. They should definitely leave an empty seat or 2 if they care about costumer satisfaction but unfortunately they’re trying to make the most money possible, they even had packages to deliver. Funny note: we also had a dog and a bird in the van.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, JCalbert, Nov 5, 2026
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Ana I
Our pickup was scheduled for 7 a.m., but they arrived an hour and fifteen minutes late. The day before, we had confirmed the 7 a.m. departure time with the company, as stated in the booking.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Oct 29, 2026
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Emily D
Bus itself was fine - was full so naturally quite tight but was expected. Had air con and stopped half way for the toilet and refreshments. Only issue I had was that there was no one at the bus stop and no shade - eventually managed to contact the provider (no WhatsApp number provided, only phone which wasn’t working with my sim) and they were very helpful and sent a van straight away but seemed to be unaware of our booking.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, JCalbert, Oct 23, 2026
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Sister P
The drive from puerto princesa to el nido was so impressing! The driver was so skillful and safe! Thank you very much
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Oct 18, 2026
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Romane G
We took a van ! It was not too bad cause we could sit just behind the driver so we had more space for our legs. It was not super comfortable but it was okay, and it was quite fast overall. We stopped several times during the way to pick up and drop people but it was okay and quick.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Van, Fortwally Travel and Tours (Fortwally Transport Service / Fortwally Travel and Tours), Oct 1, 2026
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Sara J
We waited for 1 hour and 10 minutes, 9am became 10:10am. If only I could refund the fare, I would have done so.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Sep 12, 2026
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Ivan G
Very small seats, and driver stopped several times to add passengers. The rest was ok
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, JCalbert, Aug 30, 2026
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Puerto Princesa to El Nido Van Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Palajuanders Travel and Tours
Shared van
03:00
08:00
$7.61
  3.6
Fortwally Travel and Tours
Minivan
04:00
09:00
$8.74
  3.4
Fortwally Travel and Tours
Minivan
05:30
10:30
$8.74
  3.4
Palajuanders Travel and Tours
Shared van
07:00
12:00
$7.61
  3.6
JCalbert
Shared van
07:30
12:30
$9.51
  4.0
Palajuanders Travel and Tours
Shared van
08:00
13:00
$7.61
  3.6
Palajuanders Travel and Tours
Shared van
09:00
14:00
$7.61
  3.6
JCalbert
Shared van
09:30
14:30
$9.51
  4.0
Fortwally Travel and Tours
Minivan
10:00
15:00
$8.74
  3.4
JCalbert
Shared van
10:30
15:30
$9.51
  4.0
Lexxus Shuttle
Shared van
11:00
16:30
$8.24
  3.8
Palajuanders Travel and Tours
Shared van
13:00
18:00
$7.61
  3.6
JCalbert
Shared van
13:30
18:30
$9.51
  4.0
Palajuanders Travel and Tours
Shared van
14:00
19:00
$7.61
  3.6
Palajuanders Travel and Tours
Shared van
15:00
20:00
$7.61
  3.6
JCalbert
Shared van
15:30
20:30
$9.51
  4.0
Palajuanders Travel and Tours
Shared van
16:00
21:00
$7.92
Palajuanders Travel and Tours
Shared van
17:00
22:00
$7.61
  3.6
JCalbert
Shared van
17:30
22:30
$9.51
  4.0
Palajuanders Travel and Tours
Shared van
18:00
23:00
$7.61
  3.6

How to get from Puerto Princesa to El Nido 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 Puerto Princesa to El Nido 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 Puerto Princesa to El Nido by van: .

How far is Puerto Princesa from El Nido?

Puerto Princesa sits 200 km from El Nido.

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

Vans cover the distance between Puerto Princesa and El Nido 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 Puerto Princesa to El Nido 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 Puerto Princesa and El Nido expect to pay from USD 12.64 to USD 150.54. The more convenient the ride, the more you pay – either for extra space or for less stops enroute. MLRJ is the cheapest operator on the route while Share a Ride Booking Services 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 Puerto Princesa to El Nido

Facts about the van from Puerto Princesa to El Nido

Cheapest Van$12
Fastest Van5h
Earliest Van12:00 AM
Latest Van7:00 AM
Daily Van Routes14
Distance200 kilometers
Van CompaniesFortwally Travel and Tours, MLRJ, Share a Ride Booking Services