There are 5 ways to get from Sampaloc, Manila to Makati by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from España to Pasay Roadtrain Tutuban / ...
40 min₱11–19Bus
- Take the bus from Arsenio H. Lacson Ave / J. Fajardo Intersection, Manila to Makati Ave / Ayala Avenue Intersection, Makati City, Manilabus Asturias-Ayala via Buendia Ave, Taft Ave
57 min₱26–40Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sampaloc, Manila to Makatitaxi 10.4 km
11 min₱200–250Drive 10.4 km
- Drive from Sampaloc, Manila to Makaticar 10.4 km
11 min₱83–120Bus via España Blvd / Arsenio H. Lacson Ave Intersection, Manila
- Take the bus from España Blvd / Arsenio H. Lacson Ave Intersection, Manila to Makati Ave / Ayala Avenue Intersection, Makati City, Manilabus Asturias-Ayala via Buendia Ave, Taft Ave
58 min₱26–40
Sampaloc, Manila to Makati by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sampaloc, Manila to Makati is to train which costs ₱11 - ₱19 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Sampaloc, Manila to Makati is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs ₱200 - ₱250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arsenio H. Lacson Ave / J. Fajardo Intersection, Manila and arriving at Makati Ave / Ayala Avenue Intersection, Makati City, Manila. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from España and arriving at Pasay Road. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Sampaloc, Manila and Makati is 9 km. The road distance is 10.4 km.
The best way to get from Sampaloc, Manila to Makati without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs ₱11 - ₱19.
The train from España to Pasay Road takes 35 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Sampaloc, Manila to Makati bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, depart from Arsenio H. Lacson Ave / J. Fajardo Intersection, Manila station.
Sampaloc, Manila to Makati train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, depart from España station.
The best way to get from Sampaloc, Manila to Makati is to train which takes 40 min and costs ₱11 - ₱19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₱26 - ₱40 and takes 57 min.
What companies run services between Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines and Makati, Philippines?
Philippine National Railways operates a train from España to Pasay Road hourly. Tickets cost ₱11–19 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, Jeepney - LTFRB operates a bus from Arsenio H. Lacson Ave / J. Fajardo Intersection, Manila to Makati Ave / Ayala Avenue Intersection, Makati City, Manila every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₱26–40 and the journey takes 54 min.
- Phone
- 5319-0041
- [email protected]
- Website
- pnr.gov.ph
Train from España to Pasay Road
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱11–19
- Schedules at
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- Ordinary
- ₱11–16
- Aircon
- ₱14–19
- Phone
- 8926-6346
- [email protected]
- Website
- ltfrb.gov.ph
Bus from Arsenio H. Lacson Ave / J. Fajardo Intersection, Manila to Makati Ave / Ayala Avenue Intersection, Makati City, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱26–40
- Website
- https://ltfrb.gov.ph/
Bus from España Blvd / Arsenio H. Lacson Ave Intersection, Manila to Makati Ave / Ayala Avenue Intersection, Makati City, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱26–40
- Website
- https://ltfrb.gov.ph/
- Ave. Duration
- 11 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
Sampaloc, Manila to Makati bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, arrive at Makati Ave / Ayala Avenue Intersection, Makati City, Manila station.
Sampaloc, Manila to Makati train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, arrive at Pasay Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sampaloc, Manila to Makati is 10 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Sampaloc, Manila to Makati.
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