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Metro Manila LRT 1 and 2 Schedule, Map, and Stations (Complete Guide)

LRT Guide for Metro Manila Commuters

2023 LRT 1 & 2 Schedule, Fare, & List of Stations

Commuting around Metro Manila is stressful and chaotic, especially if you’re unfamiliar. While riding a jeepney is more affordable, thousands of commuters ride the LRT 1 and 2 for convenience and fast travel duration. The Manila Light Rail Transit (LRT) system consists of two lines, from Baclaran to Roosevelt and Recto to Antipolo.

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And if your first time riding this public transportation, read our in-depth guide on Metro Manila LRT 1 and 2 from the schedule, map, and stations.

LRT 1

Considered the first LRT system in Southeast Asia, LRT 1 is a 15km elevated railway system, starting from Baclaran and ending on Roosevelt. It was initially constructed in 1981 and now offers routes in Taft Avenue, Rizal Avenue, and Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan. Also, the LRT 1 Cavite Extension is currently under construction and almost 60% complete. It’s expected to be fully operational in 2027, extending the present LRT 1 system with 8 more stations.

Schedule

The LRT 1 line system is open daily, including weekends and holidays. As of writing, here is the trip schedule for LRT 1 line:

First Train

  • From Baclaran- 4:30 am, Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays
  • From Balintawak- 4:30 am, Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays

Last Train

  • From Baclaran- 9:15 am, Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays
  • From Balintawak- 9:30 am, Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays

Stations

Here is the list of LRT 1 line stations from south to north:

Baclaran

Located in Sto Niño, Pasay, the Baclaran station is close to the following establishments:

  • Ayala Malls Manila Bay
  • Baclaran Church
  • Baclaran Flea Market
  • Baclaran Shopping Center
  • Blue Bay Walk
  • City of Dreams
  • Coastal Mall
  • JB Line Bicol Express
  • LRTA Office
  • Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)
  • Solaire Resort and Casino
  • South Metroland Terminal
  • The National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help
EDSA

Located in San Rafael, Pasay, the EDSA station connects the LRT 1 line to MRT 3 line and is close to the following establishments:

  • Heritage Hotel
  • Macapagal Avenue
  • Mall of Asia Arena
  • Manila Tytana College
  • Metropoint Mall
  • Pasay Rotonda
  • Philippine Senate
  • Philtranco Terminal
  • San Juan de Dios Hospital
  • Saulog and Aladdin Bus Terminal
  • Saver’s Square
  • SM Mall of Asia
  • SMX Convention Center
  • The Dessert Museum
  • Winston Lodge
Libertad

The Libertad station is located in Santa Clara, Pasay, near Ayala Malls and Pasay Roads. This station is also close to the following establishments:

  • Aglipayan Church
  • Cuneta Astrodome
  • Department of Foreign Affairs
  • Embassy of Japan
  • Embassy of the United States (Annex)
  • Holy Trinity Church
  • Libertad Market
  • Masagana Citimall
  • Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasay
  • Pasay City Hall
  • Philippine School for the Deaf
  • Pure Gold
  • Rizal Funeral
  • Spring Cinema
  • Mary’s Academy
  • Clara Parish
  • Victory Pasay Mall
Gil Puyat

Located in San Isidro, Pasay, the Gil Puyat station is near Buendia PNR and MRT Buendia stations. Also, it’s close to the following establishments:

  • Arellano University
  • Cartimar Shopping Center
  • CCP Complex
  • EGI Mall
  • GSIS Complex
  • Manila Adventist Medical Center
  • Pasay City Academy
  • Philippine Law School
  • Philippine Senate
  • SM Mall of Asia
  • Star City
  • Upside Down Museum
  • World Trade Center
Vito Cruz

Located in Malate, Manila, the Vito Cruz station is close to the following establishments:

  • Arellano University
  • Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
  • CCP
  • Cultural Center of the Philippines
  • De La Salle University
  • De La Salle – College of St. Benilde
  • Folk Arts Theater
  • Harrison Plaza
  • Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
  • Scholastica’s College
  • University Mall
Quirino

Also located in Malate, Manila, the Quirino station is close to the Paco PNR station and the following establishments:

  • Adriatico Street
  • Baywalk
  • Doña Aurora Quezon Elementary School
  • Malate Catholic School
  • Malate Church
  • Manila Yacht Club
  • Manila Zoo
  • Offices of the Bureau of Plant Industry
  • Ospital ng Maynila
  • Paco Park
  • Plaza Rajah Sulayman
  • Remedios Circle
  • Saint Anthony School
  • San Andres Sports Complex
Pedro Gil

Located in Ermita, Manila, the Pedro Gil station is close to the following establishments:

  • Nakpil Street
  • Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila
  • Paco Park
  • Philippine Christian University
  • Philippine General Hospital
  • Philippine Science Centrum
  • Philippine Women’s University
  • Robinsons Place Manila
  • Saint Paul University Manila
  • University of the Philippines Manila
United Nations

Located in Ermita, Manila, the United Nations station is close to the following establishments:

  • Adamson Univesity
  • Department of Justice
  • Department of Tourism
  • Emilio Aguinaldo College
  • Manila Doctors Hospital
  • Manila Ocean Park
  • Manila Science High School
  • Medical Center Manila
  • National Museum of Anthropology
  • National Museum of Natural History
  • National Bureau of Investigation
  • National Library
  • Pearl Manila Hotel
  • Quirino Grandstand
  • Rizal Park
  • Santa Isabel College Manila
  • Supreme Court of the Philippines and the Court of Appeals
  • Technological University of the Philippines
  • The Pearl Manila Hotel
  • Times Square Shopping Mall
  • World Health Organization
  • YWCA of Manila
Central Terminal

Located in Ermita, Manila, the Central Terminal is the nearest station to the University Belt and the following establishments:

  • Central Post Office
  • Colegio de San Juan de Letran
  • Manila City Hall
  • Department of Labor and Employment
  • Intramuros
  • Liwasang Bonifacio
  • Lyceum of the Philippines University
  • Manila Cathedral
  • Mapúa Institute of Technology
  • Mehan Garden
  • Metropolitan Theater
  • National Museum of Fine Arts
  • Office of the Ombudsman
  • Pasig River
  • Philippine Normal University
  • Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
  • Philippine Veterans Affairs Office
  • SM City Manila
Carriedo

Located in Santa Cruz, Manila, the Carriedo station links to the Pasig River Ferry Line thru Escolta and is close to the following establishments:

  • Arroceros Forest Park
  • Binondo Church
  • China Town
  • Escolta Street
  • FEU
  • Golden Mosque
  • Liwasang Bonifacio
  • Manila Mini-Forest Park
  • Philippine Postal Corporation
  • Plaza Lacson
  • Plaza Miranda
  • Quiapo Church
  • Santa Cruz Church
  • FEATI University
Doroteo Jose

Located in Santa Cruz, Manila, the Doroteo Jose station connects the LRT 1 to LRT 2 line and is close to the following establishments:

  • Divisoria Mall
  • Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital
  • Far Eastern University
  • Isetann Cinerama Recto
  • Isetann Shopping Center
  • Manila City Jail
  • Manila Grand Opera Hotel
  • Quiapo Bargain Center
  • Saint Stephen’s Parish
  • University Belt
Bambang

Located in Santa Cruz, Manila, the Bambang station is close to the following establishments:

  • Bambang Medical Supplies
  • Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center
  • Metropolitan Medical Center
  • Saint Stephen’s High School
  • San Lazaro Hospital
  • Teodora Alonzo High School
  • University of Santo Tomas
Tayuman

Located in Santa Cruz, Manila, the Tayuman station is the nearest link to the University of Santo Tomas and close to the following establishments:

  • Avida Towers San Lazaro
  • Celadon Manila Park
  • Dangwa flower market
  • Dapitan Market
  • Department of Health
  • Espiritu Santo Church
  • San Lazaro Hospital Compound
  • SM City San Lazaro
  • The University of Santo Tomas (UST)
Blumentritt

Located in Santa Cruz, Manila, the Blumentritt station is close to the following establishments:

  • Blumentritt flea market
  • Blumentritt PNR Station
  • Chinese General Hospital
  • Manila North Cemetery
  • San Roque de Manila Parish
  • SM City San Lazaro
Abad Santos

Located in Tondo, Manila, the Abad Santos station is close to the following establishments:

  • Joseph School
  • Manila Chinese Cemetery
  • Ospital ng Tondo
  • San Jose Manggagawa Church
R. Papa

Located in Tondo, Manila, the R. Papa station is close to the following establishments:

  • Barrio Obrero Elementary School
  • La Loma Cemetery
  • La Loma Church
  • Marulas Elementary School
  • Pancratius Parish
5th Avenue

Located in Grace Park, Caloocan, the 5th Avenue station is along C-3 Road and close to the following establishments:

  • Caloocan City Hall
  • Hernandez Hospital
  • Jade Towers
  • La Loma Cemetery
  • Northern Rizal Yorkin Chinese School
  • Philippine Cultural College
  • Thai To Taoist Temple Pagoda
  • Ung Siu Si Buddhist Temple
Monumento

Located in Grace Park, Caloocan, the Monumento station is close to the following establishments:

  • Araneta Square Mall
  • Bonifacio Monument
  • Caloocan Cathedral
  • Caloocan City Public Library
  • Ever Gotesco
  • Grace Park
  • Malabon Zoo
  • Manila Central University
  • Monumento Circle
  • Our Lady of Grace Shrine
  • Uniwide
  • University of the East Caloocan
  • Victory Central Mall
Balintawak

Located in Quezon City, the Balintawak station is close to the following establishments:

  • Ayala Malls Cloverleaf
  • Balintawak Interchange
  • Balintawak Market
  • Cry of Balintawak Monument
  • Joseph the Worker Parish Church
  • Metro Manila Skyway
  • North Luzon Expressway
  • Puregold Balintawak
Roosevelt (Closed)

Located in Bago Bantay, Quezon City, the Roosevelt Station is also known as Muñoz Station. As of writing, the Roosevelt Station is closed until further notice due to the construction of the Common Station or the Unified Grand Central Station (UGCS), a massive station linking LRT-1, MRT-3, MRT-7, and the Metro Manila Subway. Also, this station is close to the following establishments:

  • AMA Computer University
  • Congressional Arcade Building
  • INC Muñoz Church
  • Muñoz Market
  • Quezon City General Hospital
  • STI College Muñoz-EDSA
  • Walter Mart Muñoz

LRT 2

Also known as the Megatren, LRT 2 is a 13.8km mass transit system that travels across 5 Metro Manila cities, including Manila, San Juan, Quezon City, Marikina, and Pasig. It passes through the major roads of Recto Avenue, Legarda, Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, Aurora Boulevard, and Marcos Highway. The LRT 2 is a fully automatic system, starting from Recto and ending in Antipolo. Meanwhile, LRT 2 West Extension is expected to be fully operational by 2026, adding 3 more stations to the current system, including Divisoria, Tutuban, and Pier 4.

LRT 2 Operating Schedule
LRT 2 Operating Schedule

Schedule

Like LRT 1, the LRT 2 line system is open daily, including weekends and holidays.

First Train

  • From Recto- 5:00 am, Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays
  • From Antipolo- 5:00 am, Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays

Last Train

  • From Recto- 9:30 am, Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays
  • From Antipolo- 9:00 am, Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays

Stations

Here is the list of LRT 2 line stations, starting from Recto:

Recto

Located in Sta. Cruz, Manila, the Recto station links the LRT 2 to LRT 1 via the Doroteo Jose station. The Recto station is also close to the following establishments:

  • Arellano High School
  • Arranque Market
  • Divisoria
  • Central Market
  • Chiang Kai Shek College
  • Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital
  • Ever Gotesco Manila Plaza
  • Far Eastern University
  • Isetann Cinerama Recto
  • Manila City Jail (Bilibid Viejo)
  • Manila Grand Opera
  • Old grand central terminal of Tutuban
  • Saint Stephen’s Parish
  • University of the East
Legarda

Located in San Miguel, Manila, the Legarda station is close to the following establishments:

  • Arellano University
  • Centro Escolar University
  • College of the Holy Spirit
  • Gothic Basilica of San Sebastian
  • La Consolacion College
  • Malacañan Palace
  • National Teachers College
  • National University
  • Sampaloc Public Market
  • San Beda College
  • San Miguel Church
  • San Sebastian Church
  • San Sebastian College
  • Technological Institute of the Philippines
  • University of Santo Tomas
  • University of the East
  • Victorino Mapa High School
Pureza

Located in Sta Mesa, Manila, the Purezo station is close to the following establishments:

  • AMA Computer College Manila Campus
  • Catholic School Nuestra Señora de Salvacion Parish
  • De Ocampo Memorial College
  • Eulogio Amang Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology [EARIST]
  • Mabini Shrine
  • Philippine National Railway
  • Pio del Pilar Elementary School
  • Polytechnic University of the Philippines
  • Puregold
  • Sacred Heart of Jesus
  • SM Sta. Mesa
V. Mapa

Located in Sta Mesa, Manila, the V. Mapa station is close to the following establishments:

  • Arlington Memorial Chapels
  • Central Colleges of the Philippines
  • Hotel Sogo Santa Mesa
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary College
  • Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
  • SM City Santa Mesa
  • SM Mezza Residences
  • University of the East
J. Ruiz

Located in Salapan, San Juan, the J. Ruiz station is close to the following establishments:

  • Filoil Flying V Arena
  • Pinaglabanan Shrine
  • Regina Shipping Lines (RSL) Bus Transport
  • San Juan City Hall
  • San Juan Medical Center
  • Santuario del Santo Cristo
  • John the Baptist Church
  • Tabernacle of Faith Academy
Gilmore

Located in New Manila, Quezon City, the Gilmore station serves as the LRT 2 line central station and is close to the following establishments:

  • Aurora Garden Plaza
  • Carmelite Missionary Sisters
  • Gilmore I.T. Center
  • GMA Broadway Centrum
  • Greenhills Shopping Center
  • Immaculate Conception Academy-Greenhills
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
  • Robinsons Magnolia
  • San Juan City
  • Joseph’s College
  • Luke’s Medical Center
  • Paul University Quezon City
  • Trinity University of Asia
  • Xavier School
Betty Go-Belmonte

Located in Cubao, Quezon City, the Betty Go-Belmonte station is close to the following establishments:

  • Cubao Cathedral
  • Holy Buddhist Temple
  • Kalayaan College
  • Religious of the Virgin Mary Motherhouse
  • Trinity University of Asia
Araneta-Cubao

Located in Quezon City, the Araneta-Cubao station connects the LRT 2 to the MRT line and is close to the following establishments:

  • Ali Mall
  • Araneta Center
  • Gateway Mall
  • Farmers Plaza
  • Smart Araneta Coliseum
Anonas

Located in Project 3, Quezon City, the Anonas station is close to the following establishments:

  • Anonas City Center
  • Ansons Supermart
  • Hi-Top Supermart
  • Joseph Parish and Catholic School
  • Super Metro hypermarket
  • Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City
  • World Citi Medical Center
Katipunan

Located in Loyola Heights, Quezon City, the Katipunan station is close to the following establishments:

  • Ateneo de Manila University
  • Camp Atienza
  • Miriam College
  • Philippine School of Business Administration
  • University of the Philippines Diliman
Santolan

Located in Calumpang, Marikina, the Santolan station is close to the following establishments:

  • Bali Oasis
  • BFCT East Metro Manila Transport Terminal
  • LRTA Office
  • Marikina River
  • MetroEast Mall
  • Noah’s Ark Paper Mills in Marikina
  • Riverbanks Center
  • SM City Marikina
Marikina

Located in Brgy San Roque, Marikina City, this station is close to the following establishments:

  • Lucia Mall
  • Robinsons Metro East
Antipolo

Located in Brgy Mayamot, the Antipolo station is currently the only station outside Metro Manila and close to SM City Masinag.

Map

Below is the map of train Stations of LRT 1 (green), LRT 2 (blue), and MRT 3 (yellow):

Metro Manila LRT 1 and 2 Map
Metro Manila LRT 1 and 2 Map

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