{"id":4850,"date":"2017-06-30T09:00:31","date_gmt":"2017-06-30T01:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/?p=4850"},"modified":"2025-03-18T15:50:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T07:50:35","slug":"guide-to-p2p-bus-service-for-expats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/guide-to-p2p-bus-service-for-expats-manila","title":{"rendered":"Expat’s GUIDE: P2P Bus Service in Metro Manila and Adjacent Provinces"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated as of March 18, 2025.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the many ways the government has dealt with the ever-present traffic problem in Metro Manila is to introduce new ways of commuting. There are railways (LRT1, LRT2, MRT3), and trains (PNR), but one type seems to be reaping rewards: the P2P Bus Service.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Point-to-point (P2P) buses are very convenient, especially during rush hour when it’s almost impossible to get a\u00a0comfortable ride. Gone are the days when you have to wait long for train rides such as MRT and LRT, or deal will crazy taxi meters and Grab surges.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Philippine Bus Photographers Association via Froelich Tours<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

When traveling from South to North of Metro Manila, P2P\u00a0buses are highly recommended if you’re not familiar with the local transportation. You don’t have to suffer standing in a queue as the lines are\u00a0very minimal to none. Rest assured that the bus interior is clean and cozy, too.<\/p>\n

The routes, however, have confused many people (including Filipinos) as this type of commute is completely new. Buses usually have multiple stops, but the P2P Bus Service goes from one point to another, hence the name point-to-point or P2P.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s our guide to the P2P Bus Service, including pick-up and drop-off points, schedules, and price:<\/p>\n

Makati<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

As the Central Business District, it\u2019s only natural that there will be point-to-point bus routes that start and end in Makati. The pick-up and drop-off points are placed in malls so that everyone can have access to them. Here are the routes and fares:<\/p>\n