How to Get to Cardinal Santos Medical Center via Expressway
Find the nearest expressway exit, toll fees, and step-by-step driving directions to Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan, Metro Manila.
Quick Facts
Nearest Exit
Quezon Ave.
Expressway
Skyway Stage 3
RFID Needed
Autosweep
Toll Fees to Cardinal Santos Medical Center
Toll fees from major Metro Manila entry points to Quezon Ave. exit (Class 1 vehicles — cars, SUVs, vans):
₱129
—
₱264
Rates based on TRB-approved toll matrix, VAT-inclusive. Class 2 and 3 rates are higher.
Step-by-Step Driving Directions
Enter the Skyway Stage 3 at Balintawak toll plaza.
Exit at Quezon Ave. toll plaza.
From Quezon Ave. exit, follow local roads to Cardinal Santos Medical Center (15-20 min from exit).
RFID Requirements
Autosweep RFID Required
The Skyway Stage 3 uses the Autosweep RFID system for cashless toll collection. Install your RFID sticker at any toll plaza or authorized service center before your trip.
About San Juan
San Juan is the smallest city in Metro Manila but packed with historical significance — it's where the first shot of the Philippine Revolution was fired. Known for local government services.
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The nearest expressway exit to Cardinal Santos Medical Center is Quezon Ave. on the Skyway Stage 3. From this exit, Cardinal Santos Medical Center is approximately 15-20 min from exit.
The toll fee from Balintawak (NLEX) to the nearest exit (Quezon Ave.) is ₱129 for Class 1 vehicles. Toll fees vary depending on your starting point and vehicle class. All rates shown are VAT-inclusive and based on 2026 TRB-approved toll rates.
The Skyway Stage 3 uses the Autosweep RFID system. Ensure your Autosweep RFID has sufficient balance before your trip.
Travel time to Cardinal Santos Medical Center depends on your starting point and traffic conditions. Using expressways is typically the fastest option. From the Quezon Ave. exit, Cardinal Santos Medical Center is 15-20 min from exit. Peak hours (7-9 AM and 5-8 PM on weekdays) may add 30-60 minutes to your trip.
Yes, you can use Waze or Google Maps for turn-by-turn navigation to Cardinal Santos Medical Center. We recommend selecting the "highways" or "expressway" option in your navigation app to ensure you take the toll road route via Skyway Stage 3. Check toll fees here before you go so you know how much RFID balance you'll need.
No. All Philippine expressways now require RFID for cashless toll collection. Cash lanes have been discontinued. Install an Autosweep or Easytrip RFID sticker (free at toll plazas) and load sufficient balance before your trip. Check which RFID system you need in the RFID Requirements section above.
Public transport options to Cardinal Santos Medical Center vary. Provincial buses, UV Express vans, and jeepneys serve many destinations. However, driving via expressway is typically faster and more convenient. If you don't have a car, ride-hailing apps like Grab are available for expressway routes but cost more than self-driving.
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