Complete List of MRT Stations in Metro Manila (With Maps and Directions)

Getting around Metro Manila is not easy. Aside from the infamous traffic, you’ll have to compete with fellow commuters for limited seats in taxis and jeepneys, especially during rush hours. But it doesn’t always have to be that way. Head over to the nearest MRT station and hitch a ride in an airconditioned train – and never have to deal with traffic!

The Metro Rail Transit (MRT) has several advantages over other modes of transportation. For one, the MRT is faster over long distances than cars, buses, and other land-based vehicles. Another thing is that the MRT is safer; accidents and railway breakdowns are rare. In fact, only airplanes are faster and safer than trains.

The MRT is highly reliable because it’s least affected by weather conditions and external factors such as transport strikes, so you’ll arrive at your intended destination on time. You don’t have to deal with traffic jams because, unlike cars and buses, the MRT has its own dedicated route and railway tracks.

The MRT is also ridiculously cheap. Imagine going from Quezon City to Pasay City (a distance of 16 kilometers) and paying only ₱28! That’s far cheaper than the flag-down rate of taxis nowadays.

Those are the reasons why the MRT is the preferred mode of transportation for many commuters in Metro Manila. So, if you’re planning to make the MRT a regular part of your commute, it certainly pays to know the MRT stations in exact order. That way, you will know exactly where to depart and where to alight.

Whether you’re a tourist or a long-time city dweller, knowing the various MRT stations and train schedules will help make your commute a more enjoyable experience. We won’t say that your commute will be a stress-free one since the MRT is usually packed with people, but it’s definitely less of a hassle than playing hide-and-seek with buses and taxis.

What is the MRT?

The railway system in the Philippines has a fascinating history going back to the late 19th century. In 1875, King Alfonso XII of Spain ordered the Office of the Inspector of Public Works to submit a plan for the construction of railroads in the Philippines. The first railway was built by the Manila Railway Company in 1891 and commercial operations started a year later.

Plans for an efficient and modern mass transit system began in the 1970s during the Marcos administration. Construction of the Metro Manila Rail Transit System, or MRT, started in October 1996, and the MRT-3 line was officially opened on December 15, 1999.

The MRT is not to be confused with the Light Rail Transit or LRT. The LRT was built in the 1980s and consists of two railway lines: LRT-1 (Green Line) and LRT-2 (Blue Line). The MRT-3 line (Yellow Line) is the only line in the MRT system and runs through EDSA, the busiest highway in Metro Manila.

With 13 stations and 55 high-speed trains in service, the MRT plays an important role in the daily commute of millions of Filipinos. Over 300,000 commuters ride the MRT daily, and that number is expected to rise drastically once the MRT-7 line is completed in 2025.

MRT Station Map

We’ve prepared a handy MRT station map that highlights all the interconnected stations in the MRT-3 line. Click the train icon in the map to know more about that particular MRT station, including its location or address.

After selecting an MRT station in the map, click “View in Google Maps” to see it in Google Maps. From there, you can get directions, view photos, look at nearby places, and more.

Find the MRT Station Near You

Use our free MRT station locator to find an MRT-3 station near you. Just enter your address or ZIP code, and the locator will show the nearest train stations and how far they are (in kilometers) to your current location. Click the button on the right to get directions to that particular MRT station (this will launch the Google Maps app if it’s available on your device).

MRT Stations List in Order

There are a total of 13 stations in the MRT-3 line (a.k.a. Yellow Line), starting at North Avenue in Quezon City and ending at Taft Avenue in Pasay City. The MRT-3 line traverses five cities: Pasay City, Makati City, Mandaluyong City, San Juan City, and Quezon City.

1. North Avenue Station
2. Quezon Avenue Station
3. GMA – Kamuning Station
4. Araneta Center – Cubao Station
5. Santolan – Annapolis Station
6. Ortigas Station
7. Shaw Boulevard Station
8. Boni Station
9. Guadalupe Station
10. Buendia Station
11. Ayala Station
12. Magallanes Station
13. Taft Avenue Station

Note: Click “View Map” to open the embedded map for a particular station, or “Get Directions” to request for directions (the link will open in the Google Maps app if you have it installed).

North Avenue Station

The first train departs from the North Avenue station in Diliman, Quezon City. One of the busiest stations during rush hour, North Avenue is connected to Ayala TriNoma shopping mall and a stone’s throw away from the SM City North EDSA mall. The station is popular among visitors and transients from the north such as Caloocan City and Bulacan.

Address/Location: EDSA, Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City

Nearby Landmarks:

• Ayala Malls TriNoma
• Veterans Memorial Medical Center
• SM City North EDSA
• Quezon Memorial Circle
• Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center
• Quezon City Science High School

Quezon Avenue Station

The Quezon Avenue MRT station is a few meters away from the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center and is linked to the Centris Station and Centris Walk malls in Eton Centris. The station is a major transport hub for students from UP Diliman and the Philippine Science High School.

Address/Location: EDSA, Pinyahan and South Triangle, Quezon City

Nearby Landmarks:

• ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center
• Eton Centris
• Bantayog ng mga Bayani
• PAGASA Complex
• Philippine Children’s Medical Center
• Lung Center of the Philippines
• Philippine Science High School

GMA – Kamuning Station

If ABS-CBN has Quezon Avenue, rival TV network GMA has the Kamuning station. Just walking distance to the GMA Network Center, the Kamuning MRT station is your gateway to Timog Avenue, the entertainment capital of Quezon City. The station is named after the nearby barangay of Kamuning.

Address/Location: EDSA, Pinyahan, Quezon City

Nearby Landmarks:

• GMA Network Center
• Manuel L. Quezon University
• Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
• Land Registration Authority
• National Irrigation Administration
• Philippine Heart Center
• East Avenue Medical Center

Araneta Center – Cubao Station

Going to the Araneta Coliseum usually takes a train ride to the Araneta Center – Cubao MRT station. This station is a favorite transit point for commuters going east or west via the LRT-2 line (an LRT station with the same name is nearby).

Address/Location: EDSA, Socorro, Quezon City

Nearby Landmarks:

• Araneta Coliseum
• Ali Mall
• Farmers Plaza
• Gateway Mall
• Cubao Expo
• SM Hypermarket Cubao

Santolan – Annapolis Station

This station got its name from Santolan Road and Annapolis Street where it’s located in between. Residents visiting Camp Aguinaldo (Armed Forces of the Philippines headquarters) and Camp Crame (Philippine National Police headquarters) usually alight in this station.

Address/Location: EDSA, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City

Nearby Landmarks:

• Camp Aguinaldo
• Camp Crame
• EDSA People Power Monument
• Greenhills Shopping Center

Ortigas Station

The Ortigas MRT station is where you drop off before going to the Ortigas Central Business District, where the SM Megamall and Robinsons Galleria are located. Also close by is the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club.

Address/Location: EDSA, Wack-Wack Greenhills, Mandaluyong City

Nearby Landmarks:

• SM Megamall
• Robinsons Galleria Ortigas
• Wack Wack Golf and Country Club
• EDSA Shrine
• Asian Development Bank
• Philippine Stock Exchange
• The Podium

Shaw Boulevard Station

Considered as the central terminal of the MRT-3 line, Shaw Boulevard is an elevated station in the Mandaluyong portion of Ortigas. The station is connected to the Shangri-La Plaza and Starmall EDSA – Shaw shopping malls, and serves the Ortigas Central and Greenfield business districts.

Nearby Landmarks: EDSA, Highway Hills and Wack-Wack Greenhills, Mandaluyong City

• Starmall EDSA – Shaw
• Shangri-La Plaza
• Greenfield District Pavilion
• Wack Wack Golf and Country Club
• University of Asia and the Pacific
• San Miguel Corporation

Boni Station

The Boni MRT station got its name from the nearby Boni Avenue (named after former Mandaluyong mayor Bonifacio Javier). The station is close to big condominium buildings such as the GA Twin Towers and Pioneer Woodlands, as well as Robinsons Cybergate.

Address/Location: EDSA, Barangka Ilaya and Malamig, Mandaluyong City

Nearby Landmarks:

• Robinsons Cybergate
• GA Twin Towers
• TV5 Media Center
• SMDC Light Mall
• Philippine Red Cross
• Pioneer Woodlands Condominium

Guadalupe Station

Those who wish to ride the Pasig River Ferry can get to the ferry terminal via the Guadalupe MRT station, which is also connected to the Guadalupe Commercial Complex. It’s the station closest to the Power Plant Mall, the Makati City Hall, and the University of Makati.

Address/Location: EDSA, Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City

Nearby Landmarks:

• San Carlos Seminary
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary
• Guadalupe Commercial Complex
• Nuestra Señora de Gracia Parish Church

Buendia Station

One of two underground stations in the MRT-3 line (and the only one with an island platform), the Buendia station serves the Makati Central Business District. Commuters can disembark from this terminal en route to the Buendia bus station of the EDSA Carousel. The station is located in Forbes Park, home to some of the wealthiest families in the country.

Address/Location: EDSA, Forbes Park and Urdaneta, Makati City

Nearby Landmarks:

• Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
• Manila Golf and Country Club
• Century City Mall
• Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)

Ayala Station

Also an underground station just like Buendia, the Ayala MRT station is directly connected to SM Makati and the Glorietta and Greenbelt malls of Ayala Center. It’s one of the busiest stations in the MRT-3 line due to its strategic location in the Makati Central Business District and near the Bonifacio Global City. The station is unique as it has its own shopping mall inside it.

Address/Location: EDSA, San Lorenzo and Dasmariñas, Makati City

Nearby Landmarks:

• SM Makati
• Glorietta Mall
• Greenbelt Mall
• Ayala Triangle Gardens
• Makati Shangri-La Hotel
• Manila Peninsula Hotel

Magallanes Station

Due to its close proximity to the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Magallanes is usually the first MRT station accessed by commuters from the south. The Magallanes MRT station is linked to the Southgate and San Lorenzo Place malls, and you can walk to the EDSA railway station to take a PNR train.

Address/Location: EDSA, Makati City

Nearby Landmarks:

• Southgate Mall
• San Lorenzo Place
• Magallanes Interchange
• Paseo de Magallanes Commercial Center
• Assumption College

Taft Avenue Station

The last station in the MRT-3 line (or first, depending on where you came from), Taft Avenue is the only existing MRT station in Pasay City. The station is within walking distance of the LRT-1 EDSA station, making it a transit point for commuters going to Manila and Caloocan City. It’s also close to bus terminals for the Victory, Partas and Five Star lines.

Location/Address: EDSA, San Roque, Pasay City

Nearby Landmarks:

• Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)
• SM Mall of Asia
• SMX Convention Center
• National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help
• Manila Tytana College
• San Juan de Dios Hospital

MRT Train Schedule and Operating Hours

Now that you know the MRT stations and their respective locations, it’s also important to know the MRT train schedule and operating hours so that you can plan your day accordingly.

The first trip is at 4:36 AM from North Avenue and 5:18 AM from Taft. The last trip is at 9:30 PM from North Avenue and 10:11 PM from Taft. MRT-3 operates daily from Mondays to Sundays.

North Avenue Station to Taft Station:

• First trip departure: 4:36 AM
• Last trip departure: 9:30 PM

Taft Station to North Avenue Station:

• First trip departure: 5:18 AM
• Last trip departure: 10:11 PM

Unlike train systems in other countries such as Hong Kong and Singapore, there are no fixed time schedules for train intervals in the MRT-3 line. As such, some trips may take longer than expected.

MRT Fares Table

Your fare depends on your destination, as well as the station where you departed from. Check out the MRT fare matrix below (all values are in Philippine pesos):

	North Ave	Quezon Ave	Kamuning	Cubao	Santolan	Ortigas	Shaw	Boni	Guadalupe	Buendia	Ayala	Magallanes	Taft
North Ave	0	13	13	16	16	20	20	20	24	24	24	28	28
Quezon Ave	13	0	13	13	16	16	20	20	20	24	24	24	28
Kamuning	13	13	0	13	13	16	16	20	20	20	24	24	24
Cubao	16	13	13	0	13	13	16	16	20	20	20	24	24
Santolan	16	16	13	13	0	13	13	16	16	20	20	20	24
Ortigas	20	16	16	13	13	0	13	13	16	16	20	20	20
Shaw	20	20	16	16	13	13	0	13	13	16	16	20	20
Boni	20	20	20	16	16	13	13	0	13	13	16	16	20
Guadalupe	24	20	20	20	16	16	13	13	0	13	13	16	16
Buendia	24	24	20	20	20	16	16	13	13	0	13	13	16
Ayala	24	24	24	20	20	20	16	16	13	13	0	13	13
Magallanes	28	24	24	24	20	20	20	16	16	13	13	0	13
Taft	28	28	24	24	24	20	20	20	16	16	13	13	0

How to Ride the MRT

Riding the MRT can be daunting if it’s your first time to do it. Thankfully, we’ve prepared this mini-guide on how to ride the MRT, from buying tickets until your arrival at your destination.

1. Go to the nearest MRT station and once there, pass through the security checks.
2. Buy a ticket or top up your Beep card at the ticket booth or a ticket vending machine (TVM). Inform the cashier of your destination when purchasing a ticket.
3. Tap your ticket or card on the automatic gate or turnstile for entry.
4. Proceed to the platform and board the train towards your intended destination. Wait for passengers to alight before entering the carriage.
5. Inside the train, take a seat or find a comfortable spot and hold on to the handrails. Pay attention to the station signs and the announcement of the approaching station.
6. Get off the train at the destination station.
7. To exit the station, insert the ticket at the slot or inlet of the automatic gate. If you’re using a Beep card, tap it at the automatic gate.

Don’t know how to buy an MRT ticket? Continue reading because we’ll guide you on the proper steps to purchase a ticket or Beep card at a ticket booth or a ticket vending machine.

How to Buy an MRT Ticket or Beep Card at the Ticket Booth

1. Proceed to the ticket booth at the MRT station and buy either a single-journey ticket (SJT) or a stored-value card (SVC):
   • Single-journey ticket (SJT) – This ticket is for a single ride only, and is valid only at the date of purchase. It can only be used for entry in the station where it was bought or issued.
   • Stored-value card (SVC) – The SVC (a.k.a. Beep card) is a reloadable electronic card that can be used to pay for multiple rides. Swipe the card at the automatic gate to proceed straight to the platform and ride the train, but make sure that you have enough balance to cover the fare. The Beep card costs ₱30 and the minimum load amount is ₱33 (up to ₱10,000).
2. If buying a single-journey ticket (SJT), inform the cashier of your destination.
3. Give your payment to the cashier and receive your change, if any.
4. Get your ticket. Make sure that it has the correct destination before proceeding to the turnstiles.

How to Buy an MRT Ticket at a Ticket Vending Machine

1. Find a ticket vending machine (TVM) at the MRT station.
2. On the TVM screen, tap “Single Journey Ticket”
3. Select your destination. The ticket fare will then be shown on the screen.
4. Press “Confirm.”
5. If applicable, choose the number of tickets that you want to buy.
6. Insert paper bills or coins. The inserted amount will be shown on the screen.
7. Wait for the TVM to process the transaction.
8. Collect your ticket and change from the receptacle below the screen.
9. Tap “OK” to complete the transaction or “Receipt” to print the receipt.

How to Buy a Stored-Value Card (Beep Card) at a Ticket Vending Machine

1. Look for a ticket vending machine (TVM) at the MRT station.
2. On the TVM screen, tap “Stored Value Card.”
3. Insert paper bills or coins. Take note that change will not be dispensed.
4. The inserted amount is shown on the screen. Tap “OK” to proceed.
5. Wait for the TVM to process the transaction.
6. Collect your card and receipt from the receptacle below the screen.

How to Load Your Beep Card at a Ticket Vending Machine

1. Look for a ticket vending machine (TVM) at the MRT station.
2. Place the stored-value card (SVC) on the card reader.
3. On the TVM screen, tap the “Add Value” button.
4. Insert paper bills or coins. The inserted amount will be shown on the screen.
5. Press “OK” to proceed.
6. Wait for a while as the screen shows a “Please do not remove the card” message.
7. If the screen says “Transaction Successful,” tap “OK” to complete the transaction or “Receipt” to print the receipt.
8. Remove your card.

The MRT ticket vending machine is not the only way to load your stored-value card or Beep card. You can also top up your Beep card online using an e-wallet app such as GCash or Maya, or through banks such as BPI, China Bank, and Land Bank.

Important Tips and Reminders

For a safe, hassle-free, and comfortable trip, take note of these tips and reminders:

Memorize the MRT Stations in Order

Unless you ride the MRT only once a year, you should make it a point to remember the MRT stations – in their exact order if you can. Once the train stations are second nature to you, it will be easy for you to navigate the MRT and you’ll never have to look up the map again.

Wear Light and Comfortable Clothing

The Philippines is a hot and humid tropical country, so we recommend wearing light and comfortable clothing during your commute. Although the MRT is fully airconditioned, it often gets hot inside the train when jampacked with passengers.

Avoid the Peak Hours

Rush hours (or peak hours) refer to the time when people “rush” to the train stations to catch the earliest ride back home. It starts at around 4 PM but gets worse from 5 PM until 8 PM. Plan your commute before or after rush hours, but keep in mind that the last trip is around 10 PM.

Always Mind the Gap

Walking around while staring at your cellphone is a big no-no! You don’t want to see your cellphone drop to the railways tracks, or worse, get your foot stuck. So always mind the gap between the platform and the train when boarding.

Be Polite and Respectful

A little respect goes a long way. Riding in the MRT is like participating in the Hunger Games, but it doesn’t excuse being rude or inconsiderate towards your fellow commuters. Give way to exiting passengers before boarding the train. Prioritize the elderly, disabled, and pregnant passengers before taking a seat yourself.

Watch Your Belongings

Thefts in the MRT are rare due to the presence of security personnel, but it doesn’t mean that you should drop your guard. Keep your belongings safe and secure by placing your bag in front of you. Beware of pickpockets and if possible, place your wallet in your front pocket.

Get a Beep Card

Stored-value cards or Beep cards are incredibly cheap and can last up to four years, so it makes more sense to buy them instead of purchasing a single-journey ticket every time you travel. With your Beep card, you don’t waste your time queueing at the ticket booth or vending machine. Plus you can load your card online using your GCash or Maya app.

Follow the Latest MRT Updates

Keep abreast with the latest news and happenings in the MRT by following the Department of Transportation MRT-3 Facebook page or Twitter (X) account. You’ll get updates on MRT improvements, fare adjustments, free rides, repair and maintenance activities, suspension of operations, and more.

All Aboard the MRT!

The MRT is a welcome reprieve from the hustle and bustle of Metro Manila traffic. You get to travel around in relative ease and comfort, and you don’t have to spend a small fortune in the process.

We hope that by now, you’ve already remembered the various MRT stations, so that you don’t get lost on your way to work or school. If you don’t have the time or motivation to memorize the MRT-3 stations, you can simply save or bookmark this page, and return to it when the need arises.