How to Get From Malapascua to Moalboal

From Maya Port, you can transfer to a bus bound for Cebu City. Ceres Bus is the most popular operator on this route, but you can also travel with White Stallion Express (formerly known as Cebu Rough Riders).

You’ll find both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned buses. A ticket for an air-conditioned bus costs $5.30 (320 PHP). The bus ride usually takes about 4 hours, but it can take longer if the bus stops often to pick up passengers.

Bus trips start as early as 01:00 in the morning, with the last leaving Maya at 17:40. All buses park at the North Bus Terminal, within the perimeters of SM City Cebu.

Getting from Cebu’s North Bus Terminal to the South Bus Terminal

From Cebu’s North Bus Terminal, you’ll need to get to the South Bus Terminal, where all buses to Moalboal depart.

The cheapest way to do this would be to take a MyBus, which you can also find within SM City Cebu. Ticket prices start from $0.50 (30 PHP) and the journey takes about 30 minutes.

Alternatively, you can take a Grab for around $2.80 (170 PHP).

For the route from Cebu City to Moalboal, Ceres Bus is also the most trusted option. You can easily find its yellow-coloured buses at the South Bus Terminal.

You can choose to take a non-air-conditioned bus for $2.80 (170 PHP) or an air-conditioned bus for $3.40 (209 PHP). Travel time is around 4 hours.

Let your driver or conductor know you're heading to the Moalboal town centre. If you’ve got a hotel landmark, mention that too.

If your hotel is located along Panagsama Beach, you will need a tricycle or motorbike transfer from the main road. Rates start from $2.50 (150 PHP) and $0.80 (50 PHP), respectively.

From Maya Port, you can take a van to Cebu City. A seat costs $5.80 (350 PHP), and the trip takes about 4 hours.

Keep in mind that vans in the Philippines don’t provide a lot of legroom, so the journey may be a bit cramped.

Vans stop at the North Bus Terminal, beside SM City Cebu. From here, you'll have to transfer to the South Bus Terminal, where vans bound for Moalboal are parked.

The most affordable way to do this is to take a MyBus, available at SM City Cebu. A ticket costs $0.50 (30 PHP) for the 30-minute ride. You can also take a Grab for $2.80 (170 PHP).

At Cebu City’s South Bus Terminal, you can catch a van for about $3 (180 PHP).

Since vans rarely make stops, the trip takes around 3 hours.

In Moalboal, they usually drop passengers off near the Municipal Hall in the town centre.

You’ll usually find a few taxis waiting at Maya Port, and you can hire one to take you directly to Moalboal. Rates start at around $99 (6,000 PHP), but drivers often ask for more since it’s unlikely they’ll find passengers for the return trip.

The taxi journey from Maya Port to Moalboal takes about 5h 30m. You will be passing through some busy roads, though, so don’t be surprised if it takes longer. The good thing is that the taxi will drop you off right at your hotel’s doorstep in Moalboal.

If you’d rather book in advance, you can reserve a taxi through 12Go.Asia. It’s more expensive with rates starting at $115 (7,000 PHP), but you’ll get a reliable driver and a comfortable ride.