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.
By Aditya AmanPublished Feb 7, 2026Updated Oct 3, 202611 min readEditorial PolicyLives in the Philippines and has driven nearly every Luzon expressway with his family.
LRT 2 Stations in Order (Recto to Antipolo)
Change to LRT-1 at Recto (Doroteo Jose) and to MRT-3 at Araneta Center-Cubao. Katipunan is the only underground station. The right column shows which expressway exit lands near the station.
| Station | Line | Expressway Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Recto (R1) | LRT-2 | |
| Legarda (R2) | LRT-2 | |
| Pureza (R3) | LRT-2 | NLEX Connector: Magsaysay exit, Santa Mesa |
| V. Mapa (R4) | LRT-2 | Skyway Stage 3: Nagtahan exit, Santa Mesa |
| J. Ruiz (R5) | LRT-2 | |
| Gilmore (R6) | LRT-2 | |
| Betty Go-Belmonte (R7) | LRT-2 | |
| Araneta Center-Cubao (R8) | LRT-2 | Skyway Stage 3: E. Rodriguez exit, Cubao and Araneta Center |
| Anonas (R9) | LRT-2 | |
| Katipunan (R10) | LRT-2 | |
| Santolan (R11) | LRT-2 | |
| Marikina-Pasig (R12) | LRT-2 | |
| Antipolo (R13) | LRT-2 |
Source: LRTA, Railway Operations (Line 2 system)
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LRT-2 Fares From Recto 2026 (50% Off From March 23)
Worked example: Recto to Antipolo is ₱33 on beep in the regular LRTA matrix of August 2, 2023. Half of that is ₱16.50. Fares are the same in both directions.
| Recto to Legarda | Beep ₱7.50 (regular ₱15) · Ticket ₱8 (regular ₱15) |
| Recto to Pureza | Beep ₱8 (regular ₱16) · Ticket ₱10 (regular ₱20) |
| Recto to V. Mapa | Beep ₱9 (regular ₱18) · Ticket ₱10 (regular ₱20) |
| Recto to J. Ruiz | Beep ₱9.50 (regular ₱19) · Ticket ₱10 (regular ₱20) |
| Recto to Gilmore | Beep ₱10.50 (regular ₱21) · Ticket ₱13 (regular ₱25) |
| Recto to Betty Go-Belmonte | Beep ₱11 (regular ₱22) · Ticket ₱13 (regular ₱25) |
| Recto to Cubao | Beep ₱11.50 (regular ₱23) · Ticket ₱13 (regular ₱25) |
| Recto to Anonas | Beep ₱12.50 (regular ₱25) · Ticket ₱13 (regular ₱25) |
| Recto to Katipunan | Beep ₱13 (regular ₱26) · Ticket ₱15 (regular ₱30) |
| Recto to Santolan | Beep ₱14 (regular ₱28) · Ticket ₱15 (regular ₱30) |
| Recto to Marikina-Pasig | Beep ₱15.50 (regular ₱31) · Ticket ₱18 (regular ₱35) |
| Recto to Antipolo | Beep ₱16.50 (regular ₱33) · Ticket ₱18 (regular ₱35) |
LRT-2 Fares From Araneta Center-Cubao (From March 23, 2026)
Cubao to Antipolo or to Recto is ₱11.50 on beep and ₱13 on a ticket. Most riders join here from MRT-3, so this is the same discounted LRTA matrix read from Cubao.
| Cubao to Recto | Beep ₱11.50 · Ticket ₱13 |
| Cubao to Legarda | Beep ₱11 · Ticket ₱13 |
| Cubao to Pureza | Beep ₱10 · Ticket ₱10 |
| Cubao to V. Mapa | Beep ₱9.50 · Ticket ₱10 |
| Cubao to J. Ruiz | Beep ₱8.50 · Ticket ₱10 |
| Cubao to Gilmore | Beep ₱8 · Ticket ₱10 |
| Cubao to Betty Go-Belmonte | Beep ₱7.50 · Ticket ₱8 |
| Cubao to Anonas | Beep ₱7.50 · Ticket ₱8 |
| Cubao to Katipunan | Beep ₱8 · Ticket ₱10 |
| Cubao to Santolan | Beep ₱9.50 · Ticket ₱10 |
| Cubao to Marikina-Pasig | Beep ₱10.50 · Ticket ₱13 |
| Cubao to Antipolo | Beep ₱11.50 · Ticket ₱13 |
Source: LRTA, Tickets and Fares
LRT-2 Fare Matrix 2026: Regular, Discounted and Concession
LRTA sets LRT-2 fares by station pair, not by flat tier. Find your origin row and destination column below. The across-the-board cut is a DOTr order, issued on the President's instruction.
Blue and white beep cards get it automatically at the gate. Ticket machines and tellers show the discounted price. LRT-2 single journey tickets work on Line 2 only.
| Beep, regular (August 2, 2023 matrix) | ₱14 to ₱33 between stations; ₱13 to exit at the station you entered |
| Single journey ticket, regular | ₱15 to ₱35 |
| Beep, 50% off (from March 23, 2026) | ₱7 to ₱16.50; ₱6.50 to exit at the station you entered |
| Single journey ticket, 50% off (from March 23, 2026) | ₱8 to ₱18 |
| Students | 50% discount from June 20, 2025, per the LRTA fare matrix |
| Senior citizens and PWDs | 50% discount from July 16, 2025, per the LRTA fare matrix |
| Pamilya Pass 1+3 (Sundays) | One regular fare ticket; up to three companions ride free on LRT-2 (LRTA, September 29, 2026) |
Beep card fare, ₱, 50% discount from March 23, 2026 (row = origin, column = destination)
| From \ To | Recto | Legarda | Pureza | V. Mapa | J. Ruiz | Gilmore | Betty Go | Cubao | Anonas | Katipunan | Santolan | Marikina | Antipolo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recto | 6.50 | 7.50 | 8 | 9 | 9.50 | 10.50 | 11 | 11.50 | 12.50 | 13 | 14 | 15.50 | 16.50 |
| Legarda | 7.50 | 6.50 | 7.50 | 8.50 | 9 | 9.50 | 10.50 | 11 | 12 | 12.50 | 13.50 | 14.50 | 16 |
| Pureza | 8 | 7.50 | 6.50 | 7.50 | 8 | 9 | 9.50 | 10 | 11 | 11.50 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| V. Mapa | 9 | 8.50 | 7.50 | 6.50 | 7.50 | 8 | 8.50 | 9.50 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14.50 |
| J. Ruiz | 9.50 | 9 | 8 | 7.50 | 6.50 | 7 | 8 | 8.50 | 9.50 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13.50 |
| Gilmore | 10.50 | 9.50 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6.50 | 7.50 | 8 | 9 | 9.50 | 10.50 | 11.50 | 13 |
| Betty Go | 11 | 10.50 | 9.50 | 8.50 | 8 | 7.50 | 6.50 | 7.50 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12.50 |
| Cubao | 11.50 | 11 | 10 | 9.50 | 8.50 | 8 | 7.50 | 6.50 | 7.50 | 8 | 9.50 | 10.50 | 11.50 |
| Anonas | 12.50 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9.50 | 9 | 8 | 7.50 | 6.50 | 7 | 8.50 | 9.50 | 11 |
| Katipunan | 13 | 12.50 | 11.50 | 11 | 10 | 9.50 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6.50 | 8 | 9 | 10.50 |
| Santolan | 14 | 13.50 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10.50 | 10 | 9.50 | 8.50 | 8 | 6.50 | 7.50 | 9 |
| Marikina | 15.50 | 14.50 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11.50 | 11 | 10.50 | 9.50 | 9 | 7.50 | 6.50 | 8 |
| Antipolo | 16.50 | 16 | 15 | 14.50 | 13.50 | 13 | 12.50 | 11.50 | 11 | 10.50 | 9 | 8 | 6.50 |
Single journey ticket fare, ₱, 50% discount from March 23, 2026
| From \ To | Recto | Legarda | Pureza | V. Mapa | J. Ruiz | Gilmore | Betty Go | Cubao | Anonas | Katipunan | Santolan | Marikina | Antipolo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recto | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | |
| Legarda | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | |
| Pureza | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |
| V. Mapa | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | |
| J. Ruiz | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 | |
| Gilmore | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 | |
| Betty Go | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | |
| Cubao | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | |
| Anonas | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | |
| Katipunan | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | |
| Santolan | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | |
| Marikina | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | |
| Antipolo | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
Source: LRTA, Tickets and Fares; LRTA, Pamilya Pass update (September 29, 2026)
How to Pay: Beep Card, Ticket or Contactless
Before you ride, have ₱44 for a new beep card (₱30 card plus ₱14 minimum load), cash for a ticket, or a contactless bank card or GCash for the Fast Lane gates.
Choose a beep card if you ride LRT-2 more than a few times. On Recto to Antipolo it saves ₱1.50 a ride (₱18 minus ₱16.50), so the ₱30 card pays for itself after 20 rides. For a one-off trip, a single journey ticket costs less.
Since July 2026, Fast Lane gates also take Visa or Mastercard cards, mobile wallets and GCash QR. The beep card stays valid until the date printed on it.
This page covers fares and how to pay. For a lost or damaged card or a wrong deduction, ask the station teller or call LRTA Public Relations.
- Buy the card at a stationPay ₱30 for the card plus at least ₱14 load at a teller booth, per LRTA. The same card works on LRT-1 and MRT-3.
- Keep enough loadKeep at least ₱16.50, the highest discounted fare. Below the fare, the exit gate stays shut until you reload at the teller.
- Tap in, tap outTap at the entry gate and again at your exit station. The fare for that station pair is deducted when you tap out.
- Students, seniors and PWDsApply for a concessionary card at a rail station, per LRTA, so your 50% discount applies at the gate.
Source: LRTA, Tickets and Fares (stored value card); LRTA, Railway Operations (contactless Fast Lane)
LRT-2 First and Last Trip by Station
The last eastbound train leaves Recto at 9:25 PM and the last westbound leaves Antipolo at 8:55 PM. Times are from LRTA's station closing schedule (posted December 2025), daily, weekends and holidays included. Each station closes when its last train passes, so your cut-off depends on direction. Miss it and the line does not run again until morning. LRTA announces special schedules, such as Holy Week, on lrta.gov.ph and the station PA system.
| Recto | Eastbound (to Antipolo) 9:25 PM · Westbound: terminal |
| Legarda | Eastbound 9:27 PM · Westbound 9:19 PM |
| Pureza | Eastbound 9:29 PM · Westbound 9:17 PM |
| V. Mapa | Eastbound 9:31 PM · Westbound 9:15 PM |
| J. Ruiz | Eastbound 9:33 PM · Westbound 9:13 PM |
| Gilmore | Eastbound 9:35 PM · Westbound 9:11 PM |
| Betty Go-Belmonte | Eastbound 9:37 PM · Westbound 9:09 PM |
| Cubao | Eastbound 9:39 PM · Westbound 9:07 PM |
| Anonas | Eastbound 9:41 PM · Westbound 9:05 PM |
| Katipunan | Eastbound 9:43 PM · Westbound 9:03 PM |
| Santolan | Eastbound 9:45 PM · Westbound 9:01 PM |
| Marikina-Pasig | Eastbound 9:48 PM · Westbound 8:58 PM |
| Antipolo | Eastbound: terminal · Westbound (to Recto) 8:55 PM |
Source: LRTA, Train Operating Schedule (station closing times)
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LRT-2 to Expressway Connections
Three exits in our expressway data land on the LRT-2 corridor. Choose E. Rodriguez and Cubao if you then need MRT-3. Choose Magsaysay or Nagtahan and a Santa Mesa station if you are heading west to Recto and LRT-1.
| NLEX Connector, Magsaysay exit | Santa Mesa, Manila: Pureza and V. Mapa stations. Car toll ₱119 between Magsaysay and C-3 Road/5th Ave. (TRB, February 2026) |
| Skyway Stage 3, Nagtahan exit | Santa Mesa, Pandacan and UST area: V. Mapa and Pureza stations |
| Skyway Stage 3, E. Rodriguez exit | Cubao and Araneta Center: Araneta Center-Cubao station, MRT-3 transfer |
LRT-2 Route Overview
LRT-2 runs along Recto Avenue, Legarda, Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, Aurora Boulevard and Marcos Highway. LRTA also calls the line the Megatren.
| Total route length | 17.6 km: 13.8 km Recto to Santolan from 2004, plus the 2021 East Extension |
| Number of stations | 13 stations (Recto to Antipolo) |
| Cities served | Manila, San Juan, Quezon City, Pasig, Marikina and Antipolo City |
| End-to-end travel time | About 40 minutes Antipolo to Recto |
| Line connections | LRT-1 at Recto, MRT-3 at Cubao |
| Trains | 18 four-car Hyundai Rotem trains. Each seats 232 and holds 1,396 standing: 1,628 passengers |
| Opened | April 5, 2003 (Santolan to Cubao); Recto October 29, 2004; Marikina-Pasig and Antipolo July 5, 2021 |
| Next extension | West Extension from Recto toward Pier 4, Manila; no opening date announced |
Source: LRTA, Railway Operations
What Is Near Each LRT-2 Station
Recto links to LRT-1 and Cubao to MRT-3; the other eleven stations serve the districts and landmarks below.
| Recto (R1) | Manila: connects to LRT-1 Doroteo Jose, near FEU/UE |
| Legarda (R2) | Manila: near PUP Main Campus, Mendiola |
| Pureza (R3) | Manila: residential, near V. Mapa |
| V. Mapa (R4) | Manila: near Sta. Mesa district |
| J. Ruiz (R5) | San Juan: residential station |
| Gilmore (R6) | San Juan: near Gilmore IT Center, Aurora Blvd |
| Betty Go-Belmonte (R7) | San Juan/Quezon City border: near Camp Aguinaldo |
| Araneta Center-Cubao (R8) | Quezon City: connects to MRT-3 Cubao, Gateway Mall, Ali Mall |
| Anonas (R9) | Quezon City: near Ateneo High School, residential |
| Katipunan (R10) | Quezon City: underground station near Ateneo, Miriam College and UP Diliman |
| Santolan (R11) | Pasig/Marikina border: near Robinsons Metro East |
| Marikina-Pasig (R12) | Marcos Highway, Marikina-Pasig boundary: near SM City Marikina; opened July 5, 2021 |
| Antipolo (R13) | Antipolo, Rizal: eastern terminal, near Robinsons Antipolo; opened July 5, 2021 |
Train Delays and Accessibility
LRTA announces train problems by colour. Code Blue means long gaps between trains while service is normalised. Code Yellow means a breakdown, with up to 7 minutes to fix it. Code Red means the fault persists 8 minutes after Code Yellow. On Code Red, switch to a jeepney or bus along Aurora Boulevard or Marcos Highway. Stations have elevators, and braille tactile paths guide blind passengers to the trains.
Source: LRTA, Train Operating Schedule (colour codes); LRTA, Daily Conveyance
LRT-2 vs MRT-3 vs LRT-1: Which to Use?
Use LRT-2 for east-west trips between Manila and Antipolo. For Makati from the east, ride LRT-2 to Cubao and change to MRT-3 southbound. From Rizal to Manila, LRT-2 is the only rail line.
| When to use LRT-2 | Manila, San Juan, Quezon City, Pasig, Marikina and Antipolo along Aurora Blvd and Marcos Highway |
| When to use MRT-3 instead | North-south EDSA travel, to Ortigas and Makati |
| When to use LRT-1 instead | Manila's west side, Fernando Poe Jr. to Dr. Santos (per LRTA) |
| LRT-2 limits | No direct Makati or BGC link; last westbound train leaves Antipolo at 8:55 PM |
Know Your Toll Before You Go
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Try the Toll CalculatorFrequently Asked Questions
How much is the LRT-2 fare from Recto to Antipolo?
₱16.50 on a beep card or ₱18 on a single journey ticket, with the 50% DOTr discount effective March 23, 2026 (LRTA fare matrix). The regular fare is ₱33 on beep and ₱35 on a ticket. Antipolo to Recto costs the same.
What time does LRT-2 start and end operations?
All stations open at 4:50 AM daily. The last eastbound train leaves Recto at 9:25 PM and the last westbound leaves Antipolo at 8:55 PM, per LRTA's closing schedule.
How long is the LRT-2 ride from Antipolo to Recto?
About 40 minutes, per LRTA, over 12 station-to-station hops. That is roughly 3 minutes per station (40 ÷ 12 ≈ 3.3). LRTA's closing schedule spaces most stations 2 minutes apart.
How much is the LRT-2 fare from Antipolo to Cubao?
₱11.50 on a beep card or ₱13 on a single journey ticket, with the 50% discount effective March 23, 2026 (LRTA fare matrix). MRT-3 from Cubao is a separate fare.
Can I use a single journey ticket on LRT-2?
Yes. LRTA sells LRT-2 single journey tickets at vending machines and teller booths, priced ₱8 to ₱18 with the 50% discount.
How do I transfer from LRT-2 to MRT-3?
At Araneta Center-Cubao, a walkway links LRT-2 to MRT-3 Cubao. You tap out of LRT-2 and tap in to MRT-3, so two fares apply. One beep card works on both.
Where is LRT-2 Antipolo station?
On Marcos Highway in Antipolo City, Rizal. It is the eastern terminal and opened July 5, 2021, per LRTA. The last train to Recto leaves at 8:55 PM.
Is LRT-2 connected to any expressway?
Not directly, but three exits land on the line. The NLEX Connector Magsaysay exit and the Skyway Stage 3 Nagtahan exit serve Santa Mesa, near Pureza and V. Mapa. The Skyway Stage 3 E. Rodriguez exit serves Cubao.
Do senior citizens get discounts on LRT-2?
Yes. The LRTA fare matrix gives senior citizens and PWDs 50% off from July 16, 2025, and students 50% off from June 20, 2025. Apply for a concessionary card at a rail station so the discount applies when you tap.
Which LRT-2 station is nearest to SM Marikina?
Marikina-Pasig station, on Marcos Highway at the Marikina-Pasig boundary. Santolan is the next station west.
What happens if my beep card has too little balance at the exit?
The exit gate stays shut. Reload at the station teller booth, then tap out again.
What is the LRT-2 Pamilya Pass?
On Sundays, one adult buys a regular fare ticket at an LRT-1, LRT-2 or MRT-3 booth. Up to three companions going to the same station then ride LRT-2 free, per LRTA (September 29, 2026).
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