El Nido To Port Barton

How to Get from El Nido to Port Barton

Port Barton is about 4 hours south of El Nido by road — down the highway to the San Jose junction, then over the hills to San Vicente's coast. A shared minivan seat costs from around ₱950 per person; a private van is from around ₱8,000 for up to 10 passengers with door-to-door pickup, ideal for groups with dive bags or surfboards.

Good to Know

  • Shared vans leave El Nido town on fixed morning schedules — book ahead in high season (December–May).
  • The Port Barton road is paved but twisty; the private van can stop for photo breaks at the viewpoints.
  • Reverse trip: Port Barton to El Nido transfers. Continuing to the city? Port Barton to Puerto Princesa.