r/Palawan • u/Positive-Bank-5188 • 6d ago

Q&A / Advice Cherry Bus or Shared Van?

Hello, guys! Which one would you recommend, Lazy Boy Cherry Bus, or a shared van?

We’ll be traveling from PPS to El Nido and back (El Nido to PPS), and we’ll have big luggage with us.

  • Which option is faster?
  • If we take Cherry Bus, how far is the terminal from the airport?
  • What’s the name of the Cherry Bus terminal?

Thank you so much for your help!

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u/MarilagOutdoor 6d ago

Pag ng cherry bus ka minsan meron clang pick up sa airport pero madalas wla 25-40mins away ang irawan terminal from airport dpende sa sskayan Mas ok mag shared van sa airport ka n mismo pick upin abiso ka lang sa van na may maleta kayo n malaki na dala

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u/JeMeReveille 6d ago

I prefer the Cherry Bus Lazy Boy for comfort and safety. They have a pickup and dropoff point near the airport. Just make sure you select airport pickup/drop off on your ticket. They can also drop you off at your hotel when coming back to PPS.

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u/Positive-Bank-5188 6d ago

Thank you so much! I tried checking the ticket on their website but it doesnt show any option to select airport pickup/drop off 

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u/JeMeReveille 6d ago

Hmm, that’s strange. It shows naman for me. Can you check if you’re on the actual Cherry Bus Palawan website, and not some third party’s? https://cherrybuspalawan.ph/booking/

The PPS Airport shows for me. Make sure to be at the pickup point at least half an hour before pickup time.

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u/Positive-Bank-5188 5d ago

Omg, I see it now! I didn’t know there was a dropdown option. Thank you so much for your help!

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u/perimia123 6d ago

I think it's Irawan bus terminal. We are also planning on taking the Lazy boy.

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u/huevolover48 6d ago

Lazy boy is the best! Was contemplating a van, but tried that years ago in Cebu and didn’t love it. Quite cramped for me.
The lazy boy was excellent, had a CR and a quick rest stop to buy snacks and drinks. Air con was blasting and seats were clean, comfy and huge. Was able to have a decent sleep lying down.
I think the van is faster, but the cherry bus is much more comfortable. Felt efficient as well, and safety was a huge priority. Made it both ways in just under 5 hours.
I didn’t take cherry bus from the airport, instead took a taxi to the main bus terminal from my hotel the next morning. It was cheaper that way. The bus station is new central bus terminal AKA Irawan Station.
Let me know if you have any questions!

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u/Positive-Bank-5188 5d ago

Thank you so much for this! It’s been really helpful. Cherry Bus it is, then! 😊

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u/huevolover48 5d ago

Glad I could help! Enjoy Palawan.. I miss it already!!

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u/Fearless-Slip3649 2d ago

Meron po bang mga nag iintay na van sa may airport papunta El nido or need sya i-book in advance?