Public Transit Guide Philippines 2026

Beep Card Guide: Where to Buy, How to Load, and Where to Use It (2026)

The beep card is the Philippines' unified contactless stored-value card for public transit. One tap-and-go card works across LRT-1, LRT-2, MRT-3, the EDSA Carousel, and most P2P bus routes, replacing single-journey tokens and cash fares. This guide covers how much a beep card costs, where to buy one, how to reload it, and exactly which lines and services accept it.

MRT-3 Stations in Order, Fare Matrix and Operating Hours 2026

MRT-3 stations in order, north to south: North Avenue, Quezon Avenue, GMA Kamuning, Araneta Center-Cubao, Santolan-Annapolis, Ortigas, Shaw Boulevard, Boni, Guadalupe, Buendia, Ayala, Magallanes and Taft Avenue. That is 13 stations on EDSA, about 30 minutes end to end. North Avenue to Taft Avenue is ₱28, or ₱14 at the 50% rate DOTr applies from March 23, 2026. First trains leave North Avenue at 4:30 AM and Taft Avenue at 5:05 AM. On weekdays the last trains leave at 10:30 PM and 11:09 PM. From our toll data: a car pays ₱129 on Skyway Stage 3 from Balintawak to the E. Rodriguez exit, which lands at Cubao station.

LRT-1 Stations in Order, Fare Matrix and Last Trip 2026

LRT-1 stations in order, north to south: Fernando Poe Jr., Balintawak, Yamaha Monumento, 5th Avenue, R. Papa, Abad Santos, Blumentritt, Tayuman, Bambang, Doroteo Jose, Carriedo, Central Terminal, United Nations, Pedro Gil, Quirino, Vito Cruz, Gil Puyat, Libertad, EDSA, Baclaran, Redemptorist-Aseana, MIA Road, PITX, Ninoy Aquino Avenue and Dr. Santos. End to end costs ₱52 on beep or ₱55 on a ticket, in LRMC's matrix from April 2, 2025. On weekdays first trains leave both ends at 4:30 AM. The last leave Dr. Santos at 10:30 PM and Fernando Poe Jr. at 10:45 PM. From our toll data: a car pays ₱264 on Skyway Stage 3 from Buendia to the Balintawak exit, the one nearest Balintawak station.

LRT 2 Stations in Order 2026

LRT-2 stations in order, west to east: Recto, Legarda, Pureza, V. Mapa, J. Ruiz, Gilmore, Betty Go-Belmonte, Araneta Center-Cubao, Anonas, Katipunan, Santolan, Marikina-Pasig and Antipolo. That is 13 stations over 17.6 km, about 40 minutes end to end. Recto to Antipolo costs ₱16.50 on beep or ₱18 on a ticket, with the 50% discount from March 23, 2026. Stations open at 4:50 AM; last trains leave Recto at 9:25 PM and Antipolo at 8:55 PM. From our toll data: a car pays ₱119 on the NLEX Connector to the Magsaysay exit, the one nearest Pureza and V. Mapa.

EDSA Carousel Stations in Order 2026: Routes, Fares, Hours

The EDSA Carousel is the EDSA Busway's dedicated median bus lane between Monumento in Caloocan and PITX in Parañaque, running under LTFRB's Fare Box Scheme (Board Resolution No. 189, s. 2022). Fares run ₱15 to about ₱75 for the full trip, buses run 24 hours with the heaviest service between 4:00 AM and 11:00 PM, and the busway connects to MRT-3 at nine stations and to LRT-1 at four.

Point-to-Point (P2P) Bus Routes in the Philippines: Complete Guide 2026

Point-to-Point (P2P) buses revolutionized Metro Manila commuting by offering direct, air-conditioned premium bus service between key business districts and residential areas. These buses operate on fixed routes without stops in between, cutting travel time by 30-50% compared to regular buses. With fares ranging from ₱50 to ₱200 depending on distance, P2P buses serve over 40 routes connecting Makati, BGC, Ortigas, Alabang, and major expressway entry points.

PNR Train Schedule Today 2026: Routes Running and Stations

PNR trains now run only outside Metro Manila. PNR's daily advisory for October 3, 2026 listed San Pablo to Lucena via Halang Dos in Laguna and Quezon, and Naga to Lupi Viejo in Camarines Sur. No trip left Tutuban, Alabang or Calamba. PNR posts each day's departures on its official Facebook page, and a route missing from the post is cancelled or suspended. The old Tutuban to Calamba line closed in stages for North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) works. From our toll data: driving that corridor, a car pays ₱118 on SLEX from Magallanes to Alabang and ₱244 to Calamba.

How to Get From Expressway to MRT: Complete Guide with Exit Points & Connections

Connecting from expressway exits to MRT stations requires knowing the right exit points, transfer routes, and parking options. This guide covers all major expressways (NLEX, SLEX, Skyway, EDSA) and their nearest MRT-3 stations, with specific exit-to-station routes, parking costs, and alternative transport options. Whether you're a daily commuter or occasional expressway user, these routes save time and toll costs by positioning you at the optimal MRT entry point.

NLEX to LRT Connection Guide: Complete Routes, Costs & Travel Times 2026

NLEX motorists have multiple connection points to Metro Manila's LRT system, cutting commute times and parking costs. The NLEX Connector project directly links the expressway to LRT-1's Balintawak Station, while strategic exits provide access to LRT-2's Recto and Cubao stations. This guide covers toll costs, travel times, parking options, and exact routes from NLEX exits to LRT stations, essential for expressway commuters transitioning to rail transit.

SLEX to MRT Connection Guide: Routes, Fares & Travel Times (2026)

South Luzon Expressway terminates at Magallanes, 2.8 km from the nearest MRT-3 station at Ayala. Filipino motorists exiting SLEX face three connection options: P2P buses (₱70-90, 15-25 minutes), regular city buses (₱15-25, 25-40 minutes), or taxis/ride-hailing (₱120-180, 10-20 minutes). This guide maps every SLEX exit to MRT-3's 13 stations with exact costs, walking distances, and RFID payment options.