There are 7 ways to get from Manila Buendia to Recto Station by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from EDSA Station LRT Line 1 to Doroteo Jose Stationtrain
42 min₱41–46Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Makati Ave / Ayala Avenue Intersection, Makati City, Manila to Claro M. Recto Ave / Quezon Blvd Intersection, Manilabus Asturias-Ayala via Buendia Ave, Taft Ave
1h 12m₱28–45Bus via Senator Gil Puyat Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila
- Take the bus from MRT-3 Buendia Station, Makati City, Manila to Senator Gil Puyat Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manilabus Ayala Grotto / ...
- Take the bus from Senator Gil Puyat Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila to Claro M. Recto Ave / Quezon Blvd Intersection, Manilabus Baclaran - Dapitan via Mabini / ...
58 min₱43–67River Ferry
- Take the ferry from Hulo to Quintaferry Downstream
1h 18mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Manila Buendia to Recto Stationtaxi 10.8 km
14 min₱200–250Drive 10.8 km
- Drive from Manila Buendia to Recto Stationcar 10.8 km
14 min₱87–125Bus
- Take the bus from Makati Ave / Ayala Avenue Intersection, Makati City, Manila to Claro M. Recto Ave / Quezon Blvd Intersection, Manilabus Asturias-Ayala via Buendia Ave, Taft Ave
1h 2m₱43–68
Manila Buendia to Recto Station by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manila Buendia to Recto Station is to River Ferry which costs and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Manila Buendia to Recto Station is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs ₱200 - ₱250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Makati Ave / Ayala Avenue Intersection, Makati City, Manila and arriving at Claro M. Recto Ave / Quezon Blvd Intersection, Manila. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Hulo and arriving at Quinta. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
No, there is no direct train from Manila Buendia station to Recto Station station. However, there are services departing from MRT-3 Buendia Station, Makati City, Manila and arriving at Doroteo Jose Station via EDSA Station LRT Line 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Manila Buendia and Recto Station is 12 km. The road distance is 10.8 km.
The best way to get from Manila Buendia to Recto Station without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs ₱40 - ₱50.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Manila Buendia to Recto Station, including transfers.
Manila Buendia to Recto Station bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, depart from MRT-3 Buendia Station, Makati City, Manila.
Manila Buendia to Recto Station train services, operated by Light rail Transit Authority, depart from EDSA Station LRT Line 1.
What companies run services between Manila Buendia, Philippines and Recto Station, Philippines?
Light rail Transit Authority operates a train from EDSA Station LRT Line 1 to Doroteo Jose Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₱25–29 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MRT-3 Buendia Station, Makati City, Manila to Claro M. Recto Ave / Quezon Blvd Intersection, Manila via Senator Gil Puyat Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila in around 58 min.
- Phone
- +63 (2) 8647-3452
- [email protected]
- Website
- lrta.gov.ph
Train from EDSA Station LRT Line 1 to Doroteo Jose Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱25–29
- Website
- https://www.lrta.gov.ph/
- Phone
- 8926-6346
- [email protected]
- Website
- ltfrb.gov.ph
Bus from MRT-3 Buendia Station, Makati City, Manila to Senator Gil Puyat Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱18–27
- Website
- https://ltfrb.gov.ph/
Bus from Senator Gil Puyat Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila to Claro M. Recto Ave / Quezon Blvd Intersection, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱25–40
- Website
- https://ltfrb.gov.ph/
Bus from Makati Ave / Ayala Avenue Intersection, Makati City, Manila to Claro M. Recto Ave / Quezon Blvd Intersection, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱28–45
- Website
- https://ltfrb.gov.ph/
Bus from Makati Ave / Ayala Avenue Intersection, Makati City, Manila to Claro M. Recto Ave / Quezon Blvd Intersection, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱28–45
- Website
- https://ltfrb.gov.ph/
- Phone
- 02 882-4151 to 77
- [email protected]
- Website
- mmda.gov.ph
Ferry from Hulo to Quinta
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- mmda.gov.ph
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- ₱200–250
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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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Manila Buendia to Recto Station is to train which takes 42 min and costs ₱40 - ₱50. Alternatively, you can bus via Senator Gil Puyat Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila, which costs ₱40 - ₱70 and takes 58 min.
Manila Buendia to Recto Station bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, arrive at Senator Gil Puyat Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila station.
Manila Buendia to Recto Station train services, operated by Light rail Transit Authority, arrive at Doroteo Jose Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manila Buendia to Recto Station is 11 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Manila Buendia to Recto Station.
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