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.