Step-by-Step Travel Guide: CDO to Siargao via Surigao City

1. Cagayan de Oro to Surigao City by Bus

• Option 1: Direct Bus

  • Departure: Agora Bus Terminal in CDO.

  • Schedule: Buses leave at 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM daily 9.

  • Fare: ₱640 (~$11) 9.

  • Travel Time: ~5 hours (includes a 1-hour stop in Butuan) 9.

• Option 2: Bus via Butuan

  • First Leg (CDO to Butuan):

    • Buses depart hourly from Agora Terminal (₱220–₱400, ~4–6 hours) 910.

  • Second Leg (Butuan to Surigao):

    • Buses run 4x daily (₱226–₱400, ~2.5–3 hours) 410.

  • Total Cost: ~₱450–₱800.

2. Surigao City to Siargao Island by Ferry

• Ferry Operators:

  • Evaristo & Sons: Departs at 5:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 3:30 PM (1.5–2 hours, ₱400–₱520) 311.

  • Montenegro Lines: Early morning departures (e.g., 5:00 AM, ₱100–₱360) 411.

• Terminal: Eva Macapagal Passenger Terminal in Surigao City.

• Travel Time: 1.5–2.5 hours depending on vessel 1114.

• Ticket Tips:

  • Book online via Barkota or at the port.

  • Arrive 1 hour early for boarding 11.

3. Arrival in Siargao (Dapa Port)

• Transport to General Luna/Cloud 9:

  • Tricycle: ~₱200–₱500 (haggle for lower fares) 4.

  • Habal-habal (Motorbike): ~₱150–₱300 6.

Estimated Total Cost & Time

• Budget Option: ~₱1,200–₱1,500 ($22–$28) per person.

• Time: ~10–12 hours (bus + ferry).

Key Tips

1. Night Buses: Opt for the 7:30 PM bus to arrive in Surigao by ~1:00 AM, then take the 5:30 AM ferry 911.

2. Food/Comfort: Bring snacks; buses may not have meal stops 4.

3. Safety: Secure belongings; Surigao Port is safe but crowded 11.

For real-time updates, check Barkota or ferry operators’ Facebook pages 311. Enjoy your trip to Siargao! ?