From Bicol to Cebu via Masbate

A relative in Bicol once asked me how to get to Cebu other than the Samar-Leyte route which can be a long and tiring trip. The option is via Masbate City which is a combination of trips by land and by sea.

From any area in mainland Bicol, e.g. Naga or Nabua, you have the option not to go inside Legazpi City if you’re on-board a bus bound for Legazpi. So,

1. Request the bus driver to drop you off crossing in Banyag, Daraga.

2. Ride a tricycle and tell the driver to take you to the van terminal going to Sorsogon. Tricycle fare is P 8.00 per head. (You have the option to go to the jeepney terminal which is just near the van terminal)

3. In the terminal, ride a UV express van bound for Pilar, Sorsogon. Fare is P70 per head.

4. Van stops right in the entrance of Pilar Port. Enter the port gate (entrance fee: P15) and go straight to the ticketing office of Montenegro Lines for fastcraft (Fee: P396.00) or Denica Lines for MV Gloria motor banca (Fee: P250.00).

Montenegro Schedule (More than 2 hours trip to Masbate):

1st trip: 8:00 am

2nd Trip: 11:30 am

Last Trip: 3:30 pm

MV Gloria Schedule (More than 3 hours trip to Masbate):

Trip: 11:30 am

5. Once you arrive in Masbate Port, go straight to the ticketing office of Montenegro Lines or SuperShuttle Roro to book a ticket bound for Cebu. Montenegro ticketing office is inside the pier while that of SuperShuttle is walking distance from the port’s gate. 

Montenegro Schedule:

Trip: Daily 8:30 am

Fare: P800.00

SuperShuttle Roro

Trip: Every Wednesday 12:00 nn

Fare: P655.00

6. From here, you can enjoy your trip to Cebu City!