There are 5 ways to get from Metro Manila (State) to Manila by bus, train, taxi, car, or foot
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalayaan Ave / Elliptical Rd Intersection, Quezon City, Manila to Claro M. Recto Ave / Quezon Blvd Intersection, Manilabus Baclaran-SM Fairview via Quezon Ave
45 min₱22–35Train
- Take the train from MRT-3 Quezon Avenue Station EDSA,Quezon City, Manila to Taft Ave MRTtrain
- Take the train from EDSA Station LRT Line 1 to Doroteo Jose Stationtrain
58 min₱38–57Taxi
- Take the taxi from Quezon City to Manilataxi 10.6 km
12 min₱200–250Drive 10.6 km
- Drive from Quezon City to Manilacar 10.6 km
12 min₱84–121Walk
- Take the foot from Quezon City to Manilawalk 10.2 km
2h 2m
Metro Manila (State) to Manila by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metro Manila (State) to Manila is to bus which costs ₱22 - ₱35 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Metro Manila (State) to Manila is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs ₱200 - ₱250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kalayaan Ave / Elliptical Rd Intersection, Quezon 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 45 min.
No, there is no direct train from Metro Manila (State) station to Manila station. However, there are services departing from MRT-3 Quezon Avenue Station EDSA,Quezon City, Manila and arriving at Doroteo Jose Station via EDSA Station LRT Line 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Metro Manila (State) and Manila is 15 km. The road distance is 10.6 km.
The best way to get from Metro Manila (State) to Manila without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs ₱22 - ₱35.
The bus from Kalayaan Ave / Elliptical Rd Intersection, Quezon City, Manila to Claro M. Recto Ave / Quezon Blvd Intersection, Manila takes 45 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Metro Manila (State) to Manila bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, depart from Kalayaan Ave / Elliptical Rd Intersection, Quezon City, Manila station.
Metro Manila (State) to Manila train services, operated by Metro Rail, depart from MRT-3 Quezon Avenue Station EDSA,Quezon City, Manila.
The best way to get from Metro Manila (State) to Manila is to bus which takes 45 min and costs ₱22 - ₱35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₱35 - ₱60 and takes 58 min.
What companies run services between Metro Manila (State), Philippines and Manila, Philippines?
Jeepney - LTFRB operates a bus from Kalayaan Ave / Elliptical Rd Intersection, Quezon City, Manila to Claro M. Recto Ave / Quezon Blvd Intersection, Manila every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₱22–35 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from MRT-3 Quezon Avenue Station EDSA,Quezon City, Manila to Doroteo Jose Station via Taft Ave MRT and EDSA Station LRT Line 1 in around 58 min.
- Phone
- 8929-5347 local 2810
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from MRT-3 Quezon Avenue Station EDSA,Quezon City, Manila to Taft Ave MRT
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱13–28
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/dotrmrt3
- Website
- https://dotrmrt3.gov.ph/
- 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 Kalayaan Ave / Elliptical Rd Intersection, Quezon City, Manila to Claro M. Recto Ave / Quezon Blvd Intersection, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱22–35
- Website
- https://ltfrb.gov.ph/
- Ave. Duration
- 12 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
Metro Manila (State) to Manila bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, arrive at Claro M. Recto Ave / Quezon Blvd Intersection, Manila station.
Metro Manila (State) to Manila train services, operated by Metro Rail, arrive at Taft Ave MRT station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metro Manila (State) to Manila is 11 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Metro Manila (State) to Manila.
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