Daily scheduled coaches · Since 2021
The Puerto Princesa–El Nido Road, Handled.
From ~₱714 · 5–7 hours · 6 departures a day, each way
Daily coaches between Puerto Princesa and El Nido on a published timetable — Economy, Regular AC, and Lazyboy Elite with an onboard toilet. Booked direct, with no OTA markup.
Which way are you going?
Booking direct with Cherry Bus takes about 2 minutes — no account required.
Why Passengers Trust Cherry Bus
Passengers pay Cherry Bus an average of ~₱1,258 per seat — roughly double what competing shuttle vans charge (₱650–790) — and they pay it voluntarily, at scale. 72% choose the premium Lazyboy Elite over the price-matched Economy option, which only 3% choose.
4.7/5
From 461 passenger votes on independent Palawan bus directories — not self-reported.
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Onboard toilet on Lazyboy Elite — the only PP–El Nido operator with one.
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Fixed daily departures each way, on a published timetable — not a “when it’s full” run.
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OTA markup when you book direct. Confirmation comes straight from us.
260km
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, in roughly 5–7 hours.
Where We Go
Which direction are you travelling?
Plus routes across the rest of Palawan. Don’t see your stop? Message us and we’ll confirm the nearest option.
Puerto Princesa → El Nido
The classic run: San Jose Terminal to El Nido Transport Terminal, about 260km, roughly 5–7 hours depending on conditions.
See PPS → El Nido schedule →
El Nido → Puerto Princesa
Heading back for a flight, or just going home — same road, same coaches, reverse direction.
See El Nido → PPS schedule →
Other Palawan Routes
Buliluyan, Canipaan, Dumaran, Quezon, Rio Tuba, Rizal, Sibaltan, Sicud, Tagbita — see what else Cherry Bus reaches.
See other routes →Choose Your Bus Class
How much is the fare, and what do you get?
The Cherry Bus from Puerto Princesa to El Nido takes 5–7 hours over about 260 km, with six departures a day from 07:00 to 21:30. Economy is about ₱714 and Lazyboy Elite about ₱1,410.
| Class | One-way fare | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | ~₱714 | Air-conditioned, standard upright seating. No onboard toilet. |
| Regular AC | Confirmed at booking | More seat width and legroom than Economy, air-conditioned throughout. |
| Lazyboy Elite | ~₱1,410 | Reclining seats and an onboard toilet — the only class on this corridor with one. |
| Morning | Midday | Night |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00 · 08:00 · 09:00 | 11:00 | 21:00 · 21:30 |
Pick what matters to you: price, space, or an onboard toilet.
Economy
~₱714 /seat
The budget option for the PP–El Nido run: A/C coach, standard upright seating. No onboard toilet on this class.
See Economy details
Regular AC
Fare confirmed at booking
A step up in seat width and legroom from Economy, still air-conditioned throughout.
See Regular AC details
Lazyboy Elite
~₱1,410 /seat
Recliner seating and an onboard toilet — the only class on this corridor with one.
See Lazyboy Elite detailsWe don’t claim WiFi or USB charging on any class. If that ever changes, we’ll say so here — not leave you to find out onboard.
Why Ride Cherry Bus
Vans Leave When They’re Full. We Leave When We Say We Will.
Most PP–El Nido transport is a shared van: it leaves once every seat fills, no fixed time, no guarantee. Cherry Bus runs a published, timetabled schedule instead.
We’ve seen the review that says drivers can push it in heavy rain. We take that seriously: a scheduled, timetabled operation is built around not racing dispatch pressure the way an ad hoc van can. We won’t invent a safety certification to answer it — we’d rather be honest about what we actually control.
Fixed Schedule
You know your departure time before you leave home — not “whenever the van fills up.”
Onboard Toilet
No comfort-stop scramble on a 5+ hour ride — Lazyboy Elite has a toilet on board.
Honest, Written Terms
What we tell you before you pay is what you get, including what we don’t claim.
However You’re Traveling
Solo, as a pair, with the kids, or the whole barkada — book together, sit together.
What Passengers Say
Reviews from people who rode with us
Real reviews from TripAdvisor, shown with the rating each traveller actually gave. Swipe to read more.
5 out of 5
“Our shore excursion was undertaken by this tour service; new vehicles, clean, hygienic, large clear windows for viewing, great air conditioning and excellent driver and guide.”
5 out of 5
“I had a nice trip experience with this luxury one of kind bus.. very spacious well clean with nice CR. Air-cooled. Service excellent. What I really like the most is there safety precautions that they practiced.”
4 out of 5
“It is more comfortable to take this solution to get from Puerto main to El Nido because there is more space and the seats are comfortable. We are less hectic than ultra fast vans on the same route.”
5 out of 5
“Cherry Bus Palawan isn’t just about transportation; it’s about elevating your travel experience. They transform your journey into a comfortable and enjoyable prelude to the paradise awaiting you in El Nido.”
We show the star rating on every quote. The full picture — including the reviews that were not five stars — is on our reviews page and on TripAdvisor itself.
Cherry Cargo for Business
Running a Business in El Nido? Ship With Us.
Cherry Cargo runs parcels and supply deliveries on the same fixed schedule as our passenger buses — it doesn’t get cancelled because it’s raining.
Restaurants, hotels, and pharmacies along the corridor use Cherry Cargo instead of an informal van courier that cancels in bad weather. No self-serve pricing yet — message us and get a same-day quote.
See Cherry Cargo
Frequently Asked Questions
Before you book
The questions passengers ask most. The full set lives on the FAQ hub.
See all FAQsHow long is the bus from Puerto Princesa to El Nido?
Roughly 5–7 hours, depending on road and weather conditions, over about 260km.
What time is the first and last bus?
Six confirmed daily departures in each direction: ~7:00 AM, 8:00 AM (CB3), 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 9:00 PM, and 9:30 PM.
Is it a direct bus?
Direct between Puerto Princesa and El Nido, with comfort stops along the way. No transfer required.
Where do I catch the bus in Puerto Princesa?
San Jose Terminal, Brgy. San Pedro, Puerto Princesa City — about 6km, roughly 15 minutes by tricycle from Puerto Princesa Airport. Hotel pickup at PPC Hotel is also available.
How many buses run between Puerto Princesa and El Nido each day?
Six daily departures in each direction, on a fixed published timetable — see the full schedule on Routes & Fares.
Is there a toilet on board?
Only on Lazyboy Elite. Economy and Regular AC don’t have an onboard toilet; the route includes a comfort stop.
Does Cherry Bus have WiFi or charging ports?
We don’t currently claim WiFi or USB charging on any class. If that changes, we’ll update this page — we’d rather tell you plainly than have you find out onboard.
How do I book — do I need an account?
No account needed. Choose your class and time, pay online, and you’ll get a confirmation. It takes about 2 minutes.
Can I book two seats together?
Yes — seat selection at checkout lets you choose two adjacent seats in one booking.
From the Travel Guide
Honest guides to this road
Written to be useful whether or not you ride with us — including the routes we don’t run. The newest guides appear here automatically.
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Plan Your Trip
Everything else you’ll want to know
Terminals & Pickup
Find San Jose Terminal, El Nido Transport Terminal, and Rio Tuba, with maps and directions.
See terminals →Group & Barkada
Traveling with four or more? Book your seats together instead of split across the coach.
Group bookings →Honest Travel Guide
Motion sickness tips, comfort-stop reality, road conditions by segment — no fluff.
Read the guide →About Cherry Bus
Who we are and how we run the Puerto Princesa–El Nido corridor.
About us →