Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

## By AirnPuerto Princesa is served by Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS), conveniently located just 5 km from the city center (15-20 minutes). The airport offers domestic flights to Manila (1h 20m), Cebu (1h 30m), Iloilo (1h 10m), Clark (1h 15m), and Cagayan de Oro (1h 20m). Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, CebGo, and AirAsia operate regular services.nn## By BusnThe San Jose Terminal is the main bus terminal for overland travel across Palawan. Cherry Bus and RORO Bus operate frequent services to El Nido (5-6 hours, departing hourly from 5am-10pm). Other routes include Port Barton/San Vicente (3-4 hours), Roxas (2-3 hours), and Taytay (4-5 hours). Fort Wally also serves some routes with air-conditioned vans.nn## By FerrynPuerto Princesa Port has limited ferry service. 2GO Travel operates occasional routes to Manila (24-30 hours) on select days. However, most travelers prefer to fly given the distance and infrequent schedules.nn## By RoadnThe Palawan North-South Highway is the island's main arterial road. Northbound, it connects to El Nido (5-6 hours) via Taytay. Southbound, it leads to Bataraza and near the tip of southern Palawan (3-4 hours). The Puerto Princesa-Roxas Road heads east to the municipality of Roxas (2-3 hours), and the road to Port Barton branches off toward San Vicente (3-4 hours). Road conditions have improved significantly in recent years but some stretches remain unpaved.nn## Getting AroundnTricycles are the king of Puerto Princesa transport u2014 they're everywhere and very affordable (PHP 15-50 per trip). They can also be chartered for half-day tours (PHP 150-200). Jeepneys have limited routes within the city proper. Van rentals are popular for tours to Honda Bay and the Underground River (PHP 1,500-3,500 per day). Grab and taxis are available but more limited than in major cities.