Transportation in Manila, Philippines

Transportation in Manila, Philippines

Transportation in Manila is quite accessible. Tourists will have a variety of options as the Metro is served with different modes of transport.

Jeepneys

Jeepneys ply along most popular roads in Manila. It is the easiest and most affordable mode of transport while visiting Metro Manila. Jeepneys have shorter and specific routes. Regular fare may start at Php 8.00.

Buses

Buses ply along the major roads in Metro Manila like EDSA, Ayala Avenue, Taft Avenue, and more. Buses are relatively cheap as compared to the MRT and LRT trains. Regular fare may start at Php 8.00

MRT Trains

The MRT trains run along EDSA, the major thoroughfare in Metro Manila. It extends from Pasay City (Taft Station) to Quezon City (Trinoma or North EDSA Stations). The MRT Trains is the fastest mode of transport and it serves locations and stations along the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue or EDSA. Regular fare may start at Php 15.00

LRT Trains

LRT Trains run parallel to Taft Avenue (not necessarily along Taft Avenue though) serving locations and areas in Manila area. It starts in Pasay City and ends in Monumento in Quezon City. For those planning to go to Divisoria to buy (Ukay Ukay or second hand goods and clothes) or visit Intramuros, you might as well take the LRT Trains. Regular fare may start at Php 15.00

Taxis

Taxis are available everywhere in the city. It is the most convenient mode of transport in Metro Manila. Regular fare may start at Php 40.00 for the plug down rate.

Motorcycles or Habal Habal

Hired motorcycles are available at select areas in Metro Manila. Fare will depend on negotiations but Regular fare may start at Php 30.00 depending on the distance of the location served.

Tricycles

Tricycles serve nearby areas in the minor roads in Metro Manila. Normally in subdivisions where no jeepneys are available, tricycles line up in the intersection to ferry passengers to their homes or maybe workplaces. Regular fare may start at Php 10.00.

Grab Taxi and Uber

Smartphone users may opt to use Grab Taxi and Uber in Metro Manila if they want to hire private cars registered with the service. It is as convenient as the taxi but more secure since the drivers are registered with the application.

Above: A woman alights from the Airport Loop Bus serving commuters from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to Pasay City (Taft MRT Station) and vice versa.

The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

Watch the Video thru this link: The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

Transportation in Manila is quite accessible. For arriving guests from the Ninoy Aquino Airport, a bus serves the airport terminals, 1, 2, 3, and 4 going to the Pasay City Rotunda where one can take a bus plying along EDSA or the MRT train.

The fare is Php 20.00 minimum. For guests arriving at NAIA Terminal 3, you can queue at one of the terminal bays. The bus arrives in at least every 30 minutes. At night, the frequency might change.

For those coming from Pasay City, or MRT Taft Station, you can wait at the bus terminal beside McDonalds across the Ayala owned mall  just below the boarding platform of the MRT Taft Station.

Transportation in Manila

Watch the Video thru this link: The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

Transportation in Manila is quite accessible. Tourists will have a variety of options as the Metro is served with different modes of transport.

Jeepneys

Watch the Video thru this link: The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

Jeepneys ply along most popular roads in Manila. It is the easiest and most affordable mode of transport while visiting Metro Manila. Jeepneys have shorter and specific routes. Regular fare may start at Php 8.00.

Buses

Watch the Video thru this link: The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

Buses ply along the major roads in Metro Manila like EDSA, Ayala Avenue, Taft Avenue, and more. Buses are relatively cheap as compared to the MRT and LRT trains. Regular fare may start at Php 8.00

MRT Trains

The MRT trains run along EDSA, the major thoroughfare in Metro Manila. It extends from Pasay City (Taft Station) to Quezon City (Trinoma or North EDSA Stations). The MRT Trains is the fastest mode of transport and it serves locations and stations along the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue or EDSA. Regular fare may start at Php 15.00

LRT Trains

Watch the Video thru this link: The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

LRT Trains run parallel to Taft Avenue (not necessarily along Taft Avenue though) serving locations and areas in Manila area. It starts in Pasay City and ends in Monumento in Quezon City. For those planning to go to Divisoria to buy (Ukay Ukay or second hand goods and clothes) or visit Intramuros, you might as well take the LRT Trains. Regular fare may start at Php 15.00

Taxis

Watch the Video thru this link: The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

Taxis are available everywhere in the city. It is the most convenient mode of transport in Metro Manila. Regular fare may start at Php 40.00 for the plug down rate.

Motorcycles or Habal Habal

Watch the Video thru this link: The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

Hired motorcycles are available at select areas in Metro Manila. Fare will depend on negotiations but Regular fare may start at Php 30.00 depending on the distance of the location served.

Tricycles

Watch the Video thru this link: The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

Tricycles serve nearby areas in the minor roads in Metro Manila. Normally in subdivisions where no jeepneys are available, tricycles line up in the intersection to ferry passengers to their homes or maybe workplaces.

Grab Taxi and Uber

Watch the Video thru this link: The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

Smartphone users may opt to use Grab Taxi and Uber in Metro Manila if they want to hire private cars registered with the service. It is as convenient as the taxi but more secure since the drivers are registered with the application.

Above: A woman alights from the Airport Loop Bus serving commuters from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to Pasay City (Taft MRT Station) and vice versa.

Watch the Video thru this link: 

The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila 

The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila 

The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila 

Strolling the Parks in Makati

Strolling the Parks in Makati

Makati City is one of the highest earning cities in all of Metro Manila. Most businesses are headquartered in this city. Skyscrapers paint this area and the tallest buildings around Metro Manila are located here.

Condominiums, Upscale malls, high end subdivisions and other classy establishments can be found in Makati. Expect the cost of living here to be high as well. You are surrounded with very busy people and fast-paced environment.

If you want to relax and have some exercise at times, parks are also available in Makati. The owner of this development has preserved some portions of greens and parks for people to enjoy.

It's a breathe of some fresh air in a very busy city like Makati!

Above: Taking the taxi along Makati Avenue in Makati

Getting around Makati

Jeepney

Some jeepneys ply along specified routes in Makati. Jeepney Terminal is located near SM Makati. The famous malls in Makati are inter-connected by bridges like SM, Glorietta Malls of Ayala, Greenbelt, and Landmark.

Buses

Buses ply along Ayala Avenue where you can board on specified bus stops. These buses can take you to other parts of Metro Manila outside Makati area.

MRT Train

Ayala has one of the MRT Stations. So if you are coming from Quezon City - Quezon Avenue or Kamuning MRT Stations (where ABS CBN and GMA7 headquarters are located) or Pasay City - Taft Station, the MRT would be your best option.

Taxi

For faster travel, you can take the taxi. Taxi stands are available outside the malls. The queue might be long especially during peak hours and holidays when more shoppers go to the mall.

Meeting Singer Nanette Inventor at Bonifacio High Street

Meeting Singer Nanette Inventor at Bonifacio High Street

For the OTWOLISTAS, I am sure you guys know Nanette Inventor. She is one of the casts of On the Wings of Love (OTWOL), a popular love drama series in the Philippines.

Hopping on the Jeep at Intramuros

Hopping on the Jeep at Intramuros

The jeep is normally used as a mode of transport in the Philippines. It is very common in the streets of Manila. Most commuters take the jeep to go to different places around this metropolitan as they have the most routes.

Unlike the MRT trains and buses, it has limited stops. Whereas, riding the jeep can have multiple stops along its way.

This blue jeep is inside Intramuros and for pictorial purposes only.

Going back to the Past, Intramuros!

Going back to the Past, Intramuros!

One of the oldest structures you'll ever find in Manila is here in Intramuros. A lot of Philippine's history can be traced back upon visiting this place.

Most educational tours include a trip to Intramuros to refresh the history of this nation that has been colonized by different nations in the past.