Showing posts with label Bus Routes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bus Routes. Show all posts

18 Jun 2013

Rush Hour Commute Directions To BGC Buildings From MRT Ayala Station

  • 18 Jun 2013
  • Lagalag


  • This commuters guide for those going to a building inside BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY must only be used if you are forced to board an Upper West Route or Lower West Route bus at BGC Bus Terminal in EDSA. It happens when there are so many passengers and West/East buses are inadequate. Upper/Lower West buses are not regulars. They are only extras. These additional routes are made available only on case by case basis. You need to read this, so that if the only available bus when you get there is either Upper West or Lower West, you know where to alight. For regular bus routes from EDSA to a bldg in BGC, go to Commute Guide To Buildings & Attractions Inside BGC From MRT Ayala Station.

    Rush-Hours' Routes of BGC buses


    Below are the three rush-hours routes of BGC Buses from its terminal in EDSA just meters away from MRT Ayala Station.




    w Click each route, you will land to their respective route maps. Click the "back" button there to return here and continue reading the guide.

    Click these routes to see maps:

    IMPORTANT: You're using mobile now. Tip: To view the entire route from EDSA to BGC, drag the maps: Tap your thumb inside a map & move it. To zoom out, 'pinch-in.' To zoom in, 'pinch-out.'


    Upper West RouteLower West RouteEast Route

    What is the Name of your Building Destination?


    You must know the name of the building you are headed to. You're just going to look up the building in the lists below. Once you found it, you remember the bus stop name, get the walking direction given and off you go. Commuting to a BGC building location, even for first timers has never been easier. Just read on.

    Which Bus Stop will you use to get to your building?


    Once you see the name of your building, you will easily get the Bus Stop it is near to. In that section of this guide is the ordinal position of that bus stop from EDSA Bus Terminal, i.e., first stop from EDSA, second bus stop, etc. It is important that you know the ordinal position or number of your bus stop so that you know when to get off the bus. You will also see the name of the bus stop on the waiting shed - written conspicuously.

    Walking direction from Bus Stop to your building is linked to separate page






    Very Important: You must wait for the new page to load COMPLETELY before you can read the walk direction for your building. Except for HSBC Bus Stop, all Bus Stops here are the exact Bus Stops used in regular routes during off-peak hours. So the walking directions from Bus Stop to buildings during peak hours and during off-peak hours are of course the same. So we linked your Bus Stop here to the location on the regular route page where walking directions are given. Remember that the new page automatically scrolls down to the location of particular walk direction. The browser might become slower. So you must wait patiently.

    How do I know which Bus Stop to get off from the bus?


    As you read through this guide, you get to know which Bus Stop inside Bonifacio Global City is to use to get to your building destination. Lists of buildings for each bus stop are provided. Look for the name of your building on the first bus stop. If it's not found there go to the next bus stop and so on. It is followed by walking directions from Bus Stop (HSBC Bus Stop only.) In other bus stops, 'walk direction' links to the separate page are provided. The separate page is our main article for commuting to BGC buildings & attractions from MRT-3 Ayala Station in EDSA. If you want to check the whole article first, open it in a new window or tab by hitting this link: Commute Guide To Buildings & Attractions Inside BGC From MRT Ayala Station

    Now begin your commute from BGC Bus Terminal located in EDSA-Ayala just across MRT-3 Ayala Station. Next subheading tells you how.

    How To Get To Buildings In BGC During Rush Hour from MRT Ayala Station?


    Buy ticket from Ticket Booth at BGC Bus Terminal which is located across MRT-3 Ayala Station stairs, northbound exit. The BGC Bus Terminal is inside McKinley Exchange bldg aka Telus which is at the corner of EDSA and McKinley. Once you have the ticket, stand in line under the sign of your bus route,i.e., Upper, Lower or East. Or follow directions given by officers managing the queue. Alight at the Bus Stop nearer to your building destination and walk toward it. It's important that you must already know the location of your building in relation to the nearest Bus Stop before you ride the bus. So here are my tips: Do these before riding a train to MRT Ayala Station. Look for the name of your building or spot to which you are headed on the lists that you will see below. If you don't find your destination on the first list, go to the next list, and so on. Once you see your building or spot, check what bus route it is under. Then remember the location of bus stop nearer to it. Write in a piece of paper or type on your tablet's or phone's notepad the walking direction from the bus stop to your destination. That's it.

    Buildings & spots served by "Upper West" route bus:


    32nd & Fifth
    Accralaw
    Autostrada
    Bellagio
    Bench Tower
    Blue Sapphire Residences
    Bonifacio One Technology Tower
    Bonifacio Ridge
    Bonifacio Technology Centre
    Burgos Circle
    CATS Mercedes Benz
    Commerce Center
    Crescent Park Residences
    F1 City Center Hotel
    Fort Legend Tower
    Fort Palm Spring Condominium
    Furnitalia
    HSBC Centre

    JPMorgan Chase
    Kensington Place
    Korean Cultural Center
    MC Home Depot
    McKinley Park Residencese
    Mind Museum
    Net Cube
    Net Plaza
    Net Quad
    Penhurst Park Place
    S&R
    Shangri-la Hotel
    St Luke Medical Center
    The Fort Residences
    The Grand Hamptons Tower 1
    The Grand Hamptons Tower 2
    The Sapphire Residences
    The Trade & Financial Tower
    W Fifth Avenue

    The first Bus Stop inside BGC for this particular route is located at 5th Ave next to HSBC Centre and so it is called HSBC. This Bus Stop is not linked to separate page because it is not primarily used in off-peak hours. The 'walk directions from this bus stop are given in this paragraph. So, if your destination is HSBC Centre, alight here. W Fifth Avenue is just opposite HSBC in 5th Ave. It also occupies the other corner of 5th Ave and 32nd St. If your destination is 32nd & Fifth building, just walk back to 32nd Ave from the bus stop and you get to see it at the corner of 5th Ave and 32nd St. F1 Hotel, Globe Telecom Headquarters and Trade & Financial Tower are located along 32nd St, so just cross 5th Ave and walk along 32nd St. Next to W Fifth Ave is F1 Hotel, followed by Globe Telecom and then The Trade & Financial Tower in the opposite corner of 32nd St and 7th Ave.

    The next set of buildings are nearer to the second Bus Stop inside BGC for this route which is located in 3rd Ave. The name of the bus stop is Net Cube. Check your building and then click 'walk directions' next to the list and after some instructions in paragraphs that followed the list. If your building is not listed, look for it on the third and last set of buildings for Upper West route.

    Bench Tower
    Bonifacio One Technology Tower
    CATS Motors Inc's Mercedes Benz
    Commerce Center
    Ford Global City
    Fort Legend tower
    Furnitalia
    Jollibee Rizal Drive
    Kia Motors Global City

    Korean Cultural Center
    Mancor Corporate Center
    McKinley Park Residences
    Meguiar's VIP Auto Salon
    Mind Museum
    Net Cube
    Net Quad
    Red Ribbon
    Shangri-la Hotel
    St Luke Medical Center

    To get the walk directions to these buildings, please click 'walk directions' link below. But read instructions here first. IMPORTANT: Wait until the next page is completely loaded. Ignore the title on that page and the first sentences especially the one that says "this is during off-peak hours only." Begin reading only in the part that starts off with:

    "Here are walking directions from this Bus Stop..."

    Don't forget to see the map below the text there and click the pins on the map. To return to this page again, DO NOT click "back" button there. Instead, click the tab of this page on your browser. Now, if your building is listed above, click the link below:

    Walk Directions





    Here is the last set of building destinations served by Upper West route of buses from EDSA-Ayala. If you found your building here, click the link below the list for walk direction from the bus stop.

    Accralaw
    Bellagio
    Blue Sapphire Residences
    Bonifacio Ridge
    Bonifacio Technology Centre
    Burgos Circle
    Crescent Park Residences
    Fort Palm Spring Condominium

    Grand Hamptons Tower 1
    Grand Hamptons Tower 2
    JP Morgan Chase
    Kensington Place
    Net Plaza
    Penhurst Park Place
    The Fort Residences
    The Sapphire Residences

    If your destination is listed above, you must get off the bus at the 3rd Bus Stop which is located at 1st Ave and it is named Crescent Park West. The bus turns left onto 1st Ave from 31st St. From Crescent Park Bus Stop, walk your way to your building destination. Click 'walk directions' link' below after reading instructions from here down to that link - to get the walking direction for your destination. You MUST wait for the next page until it is loaded completely, otherwise you will get lost. DO NOT scroll the page while it is loading. Just wait.

    Once the page is loaded, begin reading only after this sentence:

    "Here are the buildings nearer to this bus stop:"

    Ignore the first paragraph there and the title. You see that page is for off-peak hours but the bus stops are the same used in peak-hours. The big difference is the ordinal number of each bus stop in relation to its distance from EDSA Bus Terminal. That is why you need to ignore the title, because it says the ordinal number during off-peak hours. We are in peak-hours here and the ordinal numbers of bus stops here are different.

    So just read the walking direction from the bus stop on that page to your building destination. There is map for more help. Click each red pin in the map to reveal the name of the building it represents. Now go click the link below.

    Walk Directions





    Buildings & spots served by "Lower West" route bus:


    American Cemetery Gate
    Autohub
    Bellagio
    Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater
    Burgos Circle
    Central Square
    Essensa Tower
    Fairways Tower
    Fifth Avenue Place
    Forbes Town Center
    Forbeswood Heights
    Fort Victoria
    Forum South Global
    Hyundai Global City
    Icon Plaza
    Jeco Prime Bldg
    Marajo Tower
    McDonald's Forbes Town
    MINI Cooper
    Net Lima

    Net One
    Net Square
    One Global Place
    One McKinley Place
    One Parkade
    Pacific Plaza Towers
    Philam Life
    Picadilly Star
    RCBC
    Regent Park
    Seibu Tower
    Singapore Embassy
    Sun Life Centre
    The Beaufort
    The Fort
    The Luxe Residencese
    The Mind Museum

    Lower Route has four Bus Stops.

    The first bus stop from EDSA named McKinley Parkway is located as soon as the bus turns left onto 5th Ave from McKinley Road. See route map again, just hit "back" button there to return here. Get off the bus on this first bus stop and walk your way to the following buildings:

    American Cemetary
    Essensa Towers
    Fairways Tower
    Fifth Avenue Place
    Fort Victoria
    Jeco Prime Bldg
    One Global Place

    Pacific Plaza Towers
    Regent Park
    Seibu Tower
    Singapore Embassy
    Sun Life Centre
    The Beaufort

    To know how to get to any of the buildings listed above by walking from McKinley Bus Stop, we will use directions and the map published for off-peak hours. We will open the page but YOU MUST WAIT until it is loaded completely. Let the page automatically scroll down to the section of McKinley Bus Stop. Please remember that otherwise you will end up in wrong directions. Now click 'walk directions' link below if your building is listed above. Use the map there and open the pins on the map. In returning here, don't use the "back" button there. Just close the tab of that page or hit the tab of this page.

    Walk Directions





    The second bus stop (inside BGC) is now called RCBC because it's situated by the tall building of RCBC. Below are the buildings nearer to this bus stop. We will use the walking directions and map for off-peak hours route. Again, it is warned that you must wait until the page is loaded completely or you will be taken to wrong direction. Click the 'walk directions' link next to the list and wait.

    Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater
    Central Square
    Forum South Global
    Hyundai Global City
    Icon Plaza

    Mini Cooper
    Net Lima
    One Parkade
    Philam Life
    RCBC
    The Fort

    Walk Directions





    The third bus stop is Net One. It has the same ordinal number with the off-peak hours and so are in the first and second bus stops. Here are the buildings there. To get the walking directions from this bus stop to these buildings, click 'walk directions' link next to this list and wait until the page has loaded completely and on the right section of the page. Don't forget to use the map and click pins on the map.

    Autohub
    Forbes Town Center
    Forbeswood Heights
    Forbeswood Parklane
    Marajo Tower
    McDonald's Forbes Town

    Net One
    Net Square
    One McKinley Place
    Picadilly Star
    The Luxe Residencese
    The Mind Museum

    Walk Directions





    The fourth Bus Stop of Lower West route (from EDSA) is the sixth in regular or off-peak hours route. It is named Fort Victoria. That is why when you get on that page, it says "Sixth Bus Stop." Just remember during peak hours, Fort Victoria is fourth bus stop inside BGC from EDSA BGC Bus Terminal. And it is not practical to get off the bus there as it takes longer time on the whole loop. The fastest way is to use the first bus stop which is McKinley Parkway. Nevertheless, below are the buildings very near to Fort Victoria. Click the 'walking directions' link next to it but when you get there, just look at the map and click all red pins on the map so that you get the idea on how to get to the particular building. Again, wait until the new page is loaded completely.

    Fort Victoria
    One Global Place
    Pacific Plaza Towers
    Seibu Tower

    Singapore Embassy
    Sun Life Centre
    The Beaufort

    Walk Directions





    Building & spots served by "East" route bus:


    Active Fun Children's Play and Party Center
    Bo Concept BHS
    Bonifacio High Street 9th Ave access
    British School of Manila
    Department of Energy
    Dimension BHS
    ECO Tower
    Energy Development Corp
    Every Nation
    Fort NAC Tower
    Fully Booked BHS
    FX and Jeepney Terminals Market Market
    GAP BHS
    Honda Cars Global City
    International School Manila
    Japanese School
    Manuchar Philippines Inc

    Market Market
    Metro Market Market
    MOs Design BHS
    MUJI BHS
    Nuffnang Philippines
    PGA Cars Audi
    PNOC
    Seda
    Serendra
    SM Aura Premier
    South of Market
    STI College
    The Fort Strip
    W Global Center
    W Office Building

    Upper Route Bus and East Route Bus share the first Bus Stop from EDSA-Ayala which is HSBC Bus Stop in 5th Ave. So you can also take East Route Bus (rush hours only) in going to the first set of buildings mentioned in Upper Route.

    Second Bus Stop from EDSA Terminal in this route is Nutriasia. It is located along 30th St before the corner of 9th Ave. From 5th Ave, the bus turns left onto 30th St. BHS means Bonifacio High Street and this Bus Station is used in going to the center of High Street instead of the front which is in 5th Ave. 9th Ave passes through the middle of linear High Street park.



    At this point, commute directions to buildings served by "East Route" bus during peak hours are the same with "East Route" bus during peak hours. So, for that, it's better to use the main guide. Look for your building there in alphabetically listed buildings in the table, click it, and you will land to the walking direction you need. Go check the map and click each pin and placemark on the map. Here is the link to our main commuting guide to buildings inside BGC from MRT Ayala Station:

    Commute Guide To Buildings & Attractions Inside BGC From MRT Ayala Station




    Route maps of Rush-hour BGC Buses from MRT Ayala Station


    Upper West - served by HM Bus/Worthy Bus


    Tip: Dragging the map from Left to Right will show you how Upper West bus navigates from MRT Ayala to Upper West BGC and back. 'Pinch-out' gesture shows you street names and if you know the street of your bldg you know which bus stop to use. Play around with the map: 'pinch-out', 'pinch-in', drag. Familiarize yourself with vicinity and by zooming in (pinch-out) alone you get to see major buildings such as Globe Tower, Shangri-La Hotel The Fort, etc.



    Lower West - served by BGC Bus


    Tip: By viewing map on your smartphone in landscape mode you get a larger map similar to laptop & desktop view. Drag the map Left to Right and it shows the 'Lower West' Bus paths and turns. By knowing the ordinal position of the bus stop nearest to your building destination, you will not get lost as you get to alight at the right Bus Stop. But first, find out what bus stop your building is nearest to. So hit the 'back' button now.



    East Route - served by HM Bus/Worthy Bus


    In this map for 'East Route' bus, the last three bus stops have the same ordinal positions from EDSA as with the off-peak hours bus routes. That is Nutriasia, Universtiy Parkway and Market Market are second, third and fourth, respectively, from EDSA Terminal in both off-peak and peak hours.





    Hope this guide helps you in commuting to your building destination or any spot within Bonifacio Global City. Especially that this particular post is created for commuters going to BGC during rush hours.
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    29 Jul 2012

    NAIA 1-2-3-4 Shuttle Bus Updates

  • 29 Jul 2012
  • Lagalag


  • This is the sequel of our post on NAIA Shuttle Bus entitled "NAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle Bus: Easy Way To Get To & From NAIA Terminals". If you haven't read it yet, you need to do so because it contains the information supplemented by this second part, such as, how to get to the NAIA Shuttle Bus Terminal in Pasay Rotunda.

    NAIA Shuttle Bus at Genesis Bus Terminal
    I needed to publish this second part because there are changes on NAIA Shuttles that if not disseminated accordingly will bring confusions to commuters. One of the major changes is the new look of NAIA Shuttle Bus that serves commuters from Genesis Bus Terminal in Pasay Rotunda to Terminal 3 of NAIA. You might keep on waiting for a NAIA Shuttle arrival not knowing that the bus has already arrived.




    Added to that the fact that the NAIA Shuttle from Pasay Rotunda has no signage of its destination on its windshield.
    NAIA Shuttle arrives at Genesis Bus Terminal
    If you're not familiar or if it's your first time to commute from Pasay Rotunda to Terminal 3 via NAIA Shuttle, you wouldn't know which one of the buses at the bus terminal is the one bound for NAIA-3. That's because the NAIA Shuttle Bus has now transformed into an all-white colored bus in outer body with HM lettering plus 2 digit number painted in dark color. Gone is the corporate lettering of NAIA 1-2-3 Domestic Loop that commuters got to read as soon as they saw the NAIA Shuttle bus back then. So, folks, here's the new look of NAIA Shuttle Bus that you get to see at Genesis Bus Terminal in Pasay Rotunda. Above are the latest photos of NAIA Shuttle Bus taken at Genesis Bus Terminal in Pasay Rotunda on July 27, 2012. Note: After alighting at Terminal 3, you will transfer to another newly added NAIA Shuttle for Terminal 4-2-1, in that order. Yes, there's another new fleet of NAIA Shuttle in Terminal 3. Read on to learn more.

    In this article are answers to these questions:






    What is the new NAIA Shuttle Bus that takes passengers to and from NAIA 1,2,3 and 4?
    What are the schedules of NAIA Shuttles?
    How do shuttles get to each terminal, which one comes first?
    Can I now take a NAIA Shuttle from Terminal 1 even if I'm not an arriving passenger?
    How do we recognize a NAIA Shuttle?
    Are all NAIA Shuttles dedicated to Terminal 4?
    Where is the NAIA Shuttle from Pasay Rotunda headed after dropping passengers at NAIA-3?
    Where can I get off the shuttle from NAIA-3 aside from Pasay Rotunda?
    How much is the fare of a NAIA Shuttle ride?


    My goal is to bring you information you need to know in getting to and from each of NAIA terminals. There are factors you need to remember in riding a shuttle from one terminal to another the most important of which is don't miss your terminal destination because when you do, you might get late for your flight and that's the last thing you want to happen. It happens from time to time. I have witnessed one when I boarded the NAIA Shuttle Van while documenting the flow of shuttles for this update. As soon as we left Terminal 1, a lady asked another passenger where's the location of Terminal 2. The man told her that he boarded the shuttle at Terminal 2. It occurred that the lady didn't alight when the van made the stopover at Terminal 2 and now she would have to stay on the van as it drops passengers at Terminal 4, Terminal 3, Terminal 4 again before going back to Terminal 2. That's quite a long journey to your terminal. Tip: Ask the driver, especially of the shuttle van, what's Terminal he's just made the stop over. They always assumed all passengers are familiar with NAIA terminal locations.


    What is the new NAIA Shuttle Bus that takes passengers to and from NAIA 1,2,3 & 4?



    EGC Transport, a newly added fleet of NAIA Shuttle now serves commuters and airline passengers. It takes passengers from one terminal to another. Upon arrival to Terminal 3 from EDSA, you can ride this bus. If this bus has not yet arrived, then you can ride a shuttle van. Read the types of NAIA Shuttles and how to recognize them. In these photos is the ECG Transport Bus:

    EGC Transport Express - a new NAIA Shuttle Bus
    At NAIA Terminal 3 loading and unloading area for passengers bound for Terminal 1,2 and 4, EGC Transport Bus NAIA Shuttle parks to drop and load passengers. First Stop from Terminal 3 is Terminal 4, but you need to inform the conductor or the driver that your destination is Terminal 4 for him to drop you at pedestrian crossing opposite the Domestic Terminal.

    Passengers riding EGC Bus at Terminal 2




    As you can see in this photo taken from the inside of EGC Transport, the bus parks at Airport Shuttle waiting area of NAIA Terminal 2 where passengers bound for Terminal 1,3 and 4 are waiting. After passengers bound for Terminal 2 have alighted, it's their turn to board the bus. The crew of EGC Transport Express will load passengers' luggage to help them out.


    EGC Transport unloads passengers at NAIA-1


    The EGC Transport Express NAIA Shuttle Bus drops passengers outside departure lobby of NAIA Terminal 1. It will not pick up passengers there. Unlike NAIA Shuttle van that I got to board even if I was not an arriving passenger. Please read Can I now take a NAIA Shuttle from Terminal 1 even if I'm not an arriving passenger?



    EGC Bus waits for arriving passengers at NAIA-1
    After all passengers have alighted at departure of NAIA-1, EGC NAIA Shuttle Bus goes down to the area of "NAIA Shuttle Service to Terminal 2,3 & 4" outside Arrival Lobby which is located to your right as you get outside Arrival Lobby. There's a sign that reads NAIA Shuttle Service To Terminal 2, 3 & 4. You can't ride at this area if you're not an arriving passenger. You can ride a NAIA Shuttle van outside departure area which is upstairs.




    What are the schedules of NAIA Shuttles?



    NAIA Shuttle Van arrives at NAIA-1 Departure

    The first trip of NAIA Shuttle from Genesis Bus Terminal in EDSA-Taft Pasay Rotunda to NAIA Terminal 3 is at 6 am. It serves the public up to 10 pm daily. The shuttle buses and vans that serve passengers to and from Terminal 1,2,3 and 4 start their operation at 6 am up to 2 am.





    How do shuttles get to each terminal, which one comes first?



    This is crucial information for those who would take a NAIA Shuttle van. They don't have specific destination. For example, you board a shuttle van at Terminal 2 thinking that it gets to Terminal 3. To your surprise, the van takes the direction to Terminal 1. Tip: When riding NAIA Shuttle van, always ask the driver about where he's headed. Please read separate post about this, click here.

    Sign of Shuttle Service for arriving passenger at NAIA-1
    EGC Transport Express has specific route. From Terminal 3 it drops passengers bound for Terminal 4 at pedestrian crossing opposite the Terminal. You must inform the conductor that your destination is Terminal 4, if that's the case. Next is Terminal 2. From Terminal 2, it goes directly to Terminal 1 departure area to drop passengers, then it goes to the arrival area to pick up arriving passengers. Next to Terminal 1 is Terminal 4. You must inform the crew you're alighting there. Please read Are all NAIA Shuttles dedicated to Terminal 4?. Last destination is Terminal 3 where the bus starts the driving loop again.



    Can I now take a NAIA Shuttle from Terminal 1 even if I'm not an arriving passenger?



    You can not ride NAIA Shuttle at Departure of  NAIA-1
    If you have just accompanied a flying relative or friend, you can not board a NAIA Shuttle. It's no longer allowed. This is an update as of June 27, 2013. As on the morning of that day, I've tried to hop in and was told only "connecting flight passengers" are allowed. To get to MRT-3 Taft or LRT-1 EDSA station, ride a public bus at loading/unloading area few meters away from Terminal Bldg. Use the stair and go down to Arrival level. Cross the street and wait for a bus to arrive.



    How do we recognize a NAIA Shuttle?



    NAIA Shuttle Van has NAIA lettering and destination sign
    Obviously, you can easily recognize EGC Transport Express. But what if the bus hasn't arrived yet. If you're in a hurry, you can ride the NAIA Shuttle Van. Since the van ia a Toyota vehicle, you might mistake other motorist car for the NAIA Shuttle. To avoid that, just look for a Toyota van with NAIA logo on the front and on both sides of driver's seat. There's also a sign on the windshield that reads "Terminal 1,2,3 Domestic 4".




    Are all NAIA Shuttles dedicated to Terminal 4?



    EGC Bus drops passengers at Terminal 4 roadside


    No, in a sense that they don't make a stopover at Terminal 4 when there's no passengers that tell them to do so. Even if a NAIA Shuttle comes from Terminal 2 or Terminal 1 and it traverses Domestic Road lane that touches Terminal 4 ground, it won't enter the Domestic Terminal if no one is alighting there.


    Passengers from T-1 & T-2 can alight at Terminal 4


    So, if you're an arriving passenger at Terminal 4 headed to Terminal 3, expect to wait longer than ordinary. You are lucky if by chance a passenger on-board a shuttle from Terminal 1 or 2 is alighting as you get out of the old Manila Domestic Airport. Otherwise, just take a cab which are ample outside the terminal.




    Where is the NAIA Bus from Pasay Rotunda headed after NAIA-3 drop-off?



    NAIA Shuttle Bus Stop is located next to Star Cruise Bldg
    The NAIA Shuttle Bus from Pasay Rotunda to Terminal 3, after dropping passengers at NAIA-3 unloading area, goes directly to its Bus Stop in Newport City to drop passengers bound for Resort World Manila and other destinations there. It doesn't pick up passengers because there are other NAIA-3 Shuttles at the loading area. Commuters from Newport City going to MRT/LRT lines can ride the bus at Newport City bus stop. Read details on the separate post, go to How To Commute To Newport City & Resort World Manila.




    Where can I get off the shuttle from NAIA-3 aside from Pasay Rotunda?



    Unloading areas are posted in NAIA-3 Loading Bay
    You can alight at strategic locations along the route between NAIA Terminal 3 and Bus Terminal in Pasay Routunda where MRT/LRT lines are located. First unloading is at Tramo corner Andrews Ave before traffic lights of Aurora Blvd aka Tramo. Second unloading area is at Baclaran. Just inform the driver that you're alighting there. Now for those who have reserved a room at Heritage Hotel prior to their arrival, you can also get off the NAIA Shuttle Bus from Terminal 3 right in front of Heritage Hotel. This unloading area is also good if you want to transfer to a taxi. It saves a lot of money to take a cab at Heritage Hotel than at the airport while it's not convenient to take one at Pasay Rotunda, not to mention the safety issue. Next to Heritage Hotel stop is Genesis Bus Terminal, although in my experience last time, the driver had allowed quick unload before Taft, albeit, he rushed and pressured the passengers to move real quick.



    How much is the fare of a NAIA Shuttle ride?



    NAIA Shuttle fare is Php 20 flat rate
    The cost of riding a NAIA Shuttle is Php 20 as of this writing. You must pay every time you ride a shuttle, i.e., pay Php 20 upon riding NAIA Shuttle from EDSA-Taft to Terminal 3, pay Php 20 when you ride a shuttle from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2, pay another Php 20 when you ride a shuttle from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 and so on.


    Hope this update on NAIA Shuttles answers questions that might boggling your mind. Another reason I've created this is to answer questions asked in the comment section of the post "NAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle Bus: Easy Way To Get To & From NAIA Terminals" by commuters, flying & arriving passengers and those who accompanied relatives or friends in leaving the country. And that's what I exactly did.
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    19 Apr 2011

    NAIA 1-2-3 Shuttle Bus: Easy Way To Get To & From NAIA Terminals

  • 19 Apr 2011
  • Lagalag


  • Going to three terminals of Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA presents problems for most of the commuters especially if they don't know what route of jeepneys or buses to take. Good for the old terminal 1 that its location is along the route of Metro Manila buses. One can get off the bus exactly at the old airport. In NAIA-2, you need to walk a little bit far to get to its ground. NAIA-3 is the most hard to reach by commuting among the three terminals because of its location.






    FLASH! City buses from north of Metro Manila now go direct to NAIA 3 and 4. Read the latest article on how to go to terminal 4 and 3 in one bus ride from your location, go to City Buses Route Direct to NAIA-3 & 4 from North of Metro Manila

    Thanks to NAIA Shuttle Bus, going to and from two terminals of our premier airport, NAIA-2 and NAIA-3, has never been this convenient for commuters. You can get in and out of these terminals even if you're not an arriving passenger. In Terminal 1, only arriving passengers can ride the shuttle bus but commuters going to the old airport can still get there by riding the shuttle bus.





    IMPORTANT UPDATE (Sep 12, 2015): NAIA Shuttle is now called Airport Loop. The bus in the photo below no longer exists. They are replaced by Airport Loop buses. Also the location of new Airport Loop inside Pasay Bus Terminal has moved. The unloading spot in Terminal 3 is moved, too. So, I have created a new article that will guide you in locating and identifying the Airport Loop buses. In the new article, added are complete list of unloading areas and their locations along the entire route of the loop. Two unloading areas are now designated inside Newport City. You have to read the new article as it is fresh. Nevertheless, directions in this article are still usable in general so my recommendation is to read this and the new published article. Here's the link: Airport Loop: Where to Ride & Alight to and from NAIA Terminals.

    If you're going to a NAIA Terminal to catch your flight, make sure you have enough time allowance. In addition to 3 hours requirement for international flight and 2 hours for local flight for a flying passenger to be at the airport before the time of the flight, an added 2 hours allowance is needed if you're going to NAIA-1 via Shuttle Bus to make up for the waiting time both in Bus Station at Pasay Rotonda and NAIA-3.





    HOW TO GET TO EACH TERMINAL OF NAIA FROM SHUTTLE BUS STATION
    For Commute Guide to Manila Domestic Airport aka Terminal 4, read
    How To Commute To Manila Domestic Airport Terminal 4
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    Flash: Read new post published July 29, 2012 for NAIA 1-2-3-4 Shuttle Bus Updates.

    NAIA Shuttle Bus Station is located inside the terminal of provincial bus Genesis Transport Services with exact location at EDSA corner Taft, Pasay Rotunda - at the back of Sogo Pasay Rotonda Branch.

    From LRT-1 EDSA Station, turn left after your exit at turnstile (exit machine), then use the footbridge to get across EDSA. Go towards Sogo until you get to the building of MRT-3 Taft Station. Use the stair and get to the ground where a McDonald's is situated next to MRT Station. McDonald (under major renovation as of July 2015) is located alongside Dunkin Donut, Chow King and Sogo. Between McDonald's and Dunkin Donut is an exit driveway of all buses and jeepneys coming from the terminal. Use this driveway to enter the bus terminal where NAIA shuttle buses stand waiting for passengers. Get in the bus and wait for conductor to collect payments of 20 pesos per passenger.

    From MRT-3 Taft Station, after your exit at the turnstile (exit machine where you insert ticket) located to the right of station, go towards the hallway where pedestrians walk to get to either side of EDSA. Walk towards the opposide of EDSA. At this point Sogo Hotel is already visible. Use the stair to get to the ground where you will immediately see McDonald's alongside Dunkin Donut, Chow King and Sogo itself. Between McDonald's and Dunkin Donut is a exit driveway of all buses and jeepneys coming from the terminal. Use this driveway to enter the bus terminal where NAIA shuttle buses stand waiting for passengers. Get in the bus and wait for conductor to collect payments of 20 pesos per passenger.

    Direction #1

    From Genesis Bus Terminal at Pasay Rotunda to NAIA-3. Passengers going to NAIA-1 and NAIA-2 must also board at Genesis Bus Terminal at Pasay Rotonda. They will transfer to another NAIA Shuttle Bus at NAIA-3.

    The bus will turn right onto EDSA from the terminal in Pasay Rotunda. Then it will turn right again onto Aurora Boulevard also known as Tramo. The bus will take the whole stretch of Aurora Boulevard up to its opposite end where the bus will turn left on Andrews Avenue. The bus will turn right on a large rotunda where it will take the dedicated lane going to NAIA-3. All passengers will alight at NAIA-3 Bus Station.

    Direction #2

    From NAIA-3 to NAIA-1 and NAIA-2. If you're going to either NAIA-1 or NAIA-2, go to 'NAIA Bus Station Route 1' which is located alongside 'NAIA Bus Station Route 2' where you get off the shuttle bus from Pasay Taft Rotonda. If there's no bus yet, wait for one to arrive. Ride a bus and wait for a conductor to collect payment. The bus will wait for more passengers to fill up the bus before it leaves.

    From NAIA-3, the bus will take Andrews Avenue again. It go towards Domestic Road past Aurora Boulevard via Airport Road which is the extension of Andrews Avenue. From Airport Road, the bus will turn left on Domestic Road, stay there up to the opposite end where it will turn left on NAIA Road. Then the bus will turn right onto Ninoy Aquino Avenue on its way to NAIA-1. All passengers going to NAIA-1 will get off the bus the moment it stops at the designated area. Passengers going to NAIA-2 will stay on board. No need for transfer.

    Direction #3

    From NAIA-1, the bus will go directly and immediately to NAIA-2 without any waiting. The bus will take Ninoy Aquino Avenue again, then it will turn right onto NAIA Road on its way to NAIA-2, the last stop of the shuttle from NAIA-3. The shuttle bus will stop in front of 'International Arrivals'. It will wait for passengers going to NAIA-3 where they will transfer to another NAIA Shuttle Bus that will take them outside the airport area and into any point along the route going to its terminal in Pasay Rotunda where MRT and LRT Lines will bring them to any point in Metro Manila.

    HOW TO GET FROM EACH TERMINAL OF NAIA TO MRT AND LRT LINES LOCATED IN PASAY ROTUNDA

    Direction #4

    From NAIA-3 to Pasay Rotunda Bus Terminal, LRT EDSA Station and MRT Taft Station.

    If you're an arriving passenger, you can immediately see the NAIA Bus Station. It is located in front of Arrival Exit. After you exit the NAIA-3 building via the Arrival Exit, walk across the access road. Go to the area under the 'NAIA Bus Station Route 2' sign and wait for a bus to arrive.

    Warning: Direction #4 has been changed since Jan 2013. For your convenience upon arrival at T3 commuting to MRT/LRT Taft, read NAIA Shuttle Bus Still Operational
    There are three major locations where passengers can get off the shuttle bus - Unloading Area near Redemptorist Church in Baclaran, Heritage Hotel which is located at the corner of EDSA and Roxas Boulevard, and the Bus Station inside Genesis Bus Terminal which is next to MRT and LRT Train Stations at Pasay Taft Rotonda.

    Direction #5

    From NAIA-2 to NAIA-3, Pasay Rotunda Terminal and LRT/MRT Stations.

    Outside 'International Arrivals', between Bay 14 and Bay 15, an 'AIRPORT SHUTTLE' sign hangs conspicuously. There are benches just below it where passengers can wait for the bus. Go to that area and wait for NAIA Shuttle Bus. The bus will take you to NAIA-3 where you will transfer to another NAIA Shuttle Bus that will bring you to Baclaran, Heritage Hotel or LRT/MRT Stations in Taft Pasay Rotunda where the bus station is located. Please read Direction #4 for the information on how to ride NAIA Shuttle Bus at NAIA-3.

    Direction #6

    From NAIA-1 to Baclaran, MRT/LRT Stations EDSA Taft Pasay Rotonda and other locations in Metro Manila.

    If you're an arriving passengers, after your exit from Arrival Area, go towards the right of the NAIA-1 building where you will see 'SHUTTLE SERVICE Loading Area' sign along the access road of Arrival. Opposite the shuttle service loading area are hotel lounges.

    If you're a non-arriving passengers, go to the main road where public jeepneys and buses pass through. This road is located to the right of the building of NAIA-1. If you're going to Baclaran, you can just ride a jeepney with "Baclaran" sign. If you're going to LRT-1 EDSA Station or MRT-3 Taft Station, wait for a public bus that plies the route of NAIA-1 to Fairview or other areas in north Metro Manila and vice versa. This bus will also pass by Baclaran via Roxas Boulevard, Heritage Hotel in EDSA corner Roxas Boulevard and other important locations along EDSA such as Magallanes, Buendia EDSA where CyberTwo is located, Guadalupe, Boni EDSA, Shaw EDSA Crossing, Ortigas Center where SM Megamall is located, Ortigas Avenue corner EDSA where POEA is located, Santolan, Araneta Center Cubao, GMA Kamuning, etc.

    Location Map Of NAIA Shuttle Bus Station At Pasay Taft Rotonda
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