There are 4 ways to get from Makati to Gatchalian by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from EDSA Station LRT Line 1 to Dr. Santos Stationtrain
42 min₱151–187Drive 15.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Makati to Gatchaliancar 15.5 km
15 min₱127–184Bus
- Take the bus from MRT-3 Ayala Station, Makati City, Manila to Ninoy Aquino Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manilabus Bagong Silang - NAIA via Maligaya Park, EDSA / ...
- Take the bus from Ninoy Aquino Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila to Dr A. Santos Ave / Schilling Ln Intersection, Dr Arcadio Santos Ave, Parañaque City, Manilabus Alabang - Baclaran via Ninoy Aquino / ...
1h 5m₱142–188Taxi
- Take the taxi from Makati to Gatchaliantaxi 15.5 km
15 min₱270–330
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Makati to Gatchalian is to drive which costs ₱120 - ₱190 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Makati to Gatchalian is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs ₱270 - ₱330.
No, there is no direct bus from Makati station to Gatchalian. However, there are services departing from MRT-3 Ayala Station, Makati City, Manila and arriving at Dr A. Santos Ave / Schilling Ln Intersection, Dr Arcadio Santos Ave, Parañaque City, Manila via Ninoy Aquino Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Makati station to Gatchalian station. However, there are services departing from MRT-3 Ayala Station, Makati City, Manila and arriving at Dr. Santos Station via EDSA Station LRT Line 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Makati and Gatchalian is 15 km. The road distance is 15.5 km.
The best way to get from Makati to Gatchalian without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs ₱150 - ₱190.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Makati to Gatchalian, including transfers.
Makati to Gatchalian bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, depart from MRT-3 Ayala Station, Makati City, Manila.
Makati to Gatchalian train services, operated by Light rail Transit Authority, depart from EDSA Station LRT Line 1.
The best way to get from Makati to Gatchalian is to train which takes 42 min and costs ₱150 - ₱190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₱140 - ₱190 and takes 1h 5m.
What companies run services between Makati, Philippines and Gatchalian, Philippines?
Light rail Transit Authority operates a train from EDSA Station LRT Line 1 to Dr. Santos Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₱26–30 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MRT-3 Ayala Station, Makati City, Manila to Gatchalian via Ninoy Aquino Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila and Dr A. Santos Ave / Schilling Ln Intersection, Dr Arcadio Santos Ave, Parañaque City, Manila in around 1h 5m.
- Phone
- +63 (2) 8647-3452
- [email protected]
- Website
- Light Rail Transit Authority
Train from EDSA Station LRT Line 1 to Dr. Santos Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱26–30
- Website
- Light Rail Transit Authority
- Phone
- 8926-6346
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTFRB
Bus from MRT-3 Ayala Station, Makati City, Manila to Ninoy Aquino Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱22–35
- Website
- LTFRB
Bus from Ninoy Aquino Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila to Dr A. Santos Ave / Schilling Ln Intersection, Dr Arcadio Santos Ave, Parañaque City, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱20–35
- Website
- LTFRB
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- ₱270–330
Basic Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 352 7777
- Website
- facebook.com
Dollar Taxi
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Green GSM
- Phone
- +63 2 7777 8080
- Website
- greengsm.ph
MGE Taxi
R&E Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 3529089
- Website
- web.facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Makati to Gatchalian bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, arrive at Ninoy Aquino Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila station.
Makati to Gatchalian train services, operated by Light rail Transit Authority, arrive at Dr. Santos Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Makati to Gatchalian is 15 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Makati to Gatchalian.
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