EDSA Carousel Busway Fare & Route Map
Official LTFRB distance-based fare calculator, schematic transit strip, and geographic route map for Metro Manila's 24/7 inner-lane busway connecting Caloocan (Monumento) to Parañaque (PITX).
Journey Fare Calculator
Note: EDSA Carousel operates 24/7. Fare collection is conducted inside the bus upon boarding or at ticketing booths stationed in high-density median island platforms (such as Monumento, Ayala, and PITX). Have exact cash ready or consult station conductors.
Monumento
Median Island with Barrier
Pedestrian Footbridge & Street Crosswalk
Bonifacio Monument Circle, SM Center Sangandaan, Victory Central Mall
EDSA Carousel Station List
Sequential median island stations from North (Monumento) to South (PITX)
Major Multimodal Transfer Terminals
Key interchange concourses connecting the EDSA Carousel to rail networks, provincial buses, and business districts.
One Ayala Intermodal Terminal
Metro Manila’s premier private-public transit interchange connecting EDSA Carousel with MRT-3 Ayala, BGC Bus, point-to-point (P2P) buses to Laguna/Cavite, and city UV Express vans.
PITX (Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange)
South Luzon gateway terminal providing seamless transfers to Southwest provincial buses (Cavite, Batangas), Bicol express lines, modern jeepneys, and future LRT-1 Asia World station.
North Avenue Grand Central Hub
Northern junction connecting EDSA Carousel with MRT-3 North Avenue, TriNoma, SM City North EDSA, and the future Unified Grand Central Station (LRT-1 / MRT-3 / MRT-7 / Metro Manila Subway).
Pasay Rotonda Interchange
Dense multi-tiered transfer point between the EDSA Carousel median busway, MRT-3 Taft Avenue terminus, and LRT-1 EDSA station via an elevated pedestrian footbridge network.
Complete 21-Station Reference Directory
Distance from Monumento, platform access type, and regular passenger fare schedule.
| # | Station Name | City | KM Post | Platform Type | Rail / Transit Links | Fare from Monumento | Discount (20%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monumento | Caloocan | KM 0.0 | Median Island with Barrier | LRT-1 MonumentoCaloocan Jeepney Hub | ₱15.00 | ₱12.00 |
| 2 | Bagong Barrio | Caloocan | KM 1.6 | Median Barrier Platform | NLEX Harbor Link EntryMalabon Jeepneys | ₱15.00 | ₱12.00 |
| 3 | Balintawak | Quezon City | KM 2.7 | Median Island Platform | LRT-1 BalintawakSkyway Stage 3A. Bonifacio UV Express | ₱15.00 | ₱12.00 |
| 4 | Kaingin Road | Quezon City | KM 4.2 | Median Barrier Platform | Kaingin Local Tricycle / Jeepney routes | ₱15.50 | ₱12.50 |
| 5 | Roosevelt / Fernando Poe Jr. | Quezon City | KM 5.3 | Median Island Platform | LRT-1 FPJ / RooseveltCongressional Ave Busses & Jeeps | ₱18.50 | ₱15.00 |
| 6 | North Avenue | Quezon City | KM 6.8 | Median Island Platform with Turnstiles | MRT-3 North AvenueFuture Unified Grand CentralMindanao Ave UV Express | ₱22.50 | ₱18.00 |
| 7 | Quezon Avenue | Quezon City | KM 8.1 | Median Island Platform | MRT-3 Quezon AvenueQuezon Ave / Fairview Bus HubAgham Road UV Express | ₱26.00 | ₱21.00 |
| 8 | Q-Mart (Nepa Q-Mart) | Quezon City | KM 9.3 | Median Island Platform | Kamuning / Ermin Garcia Jeeps | ₱29.00 | ₱23.00 |
| 9 | Main Avenue (Cubao) | Quezon City | KM 10.4 | Median Barrier Platform | MRT-3 Cubao (450m Walk)LRT-2 Cubao via GatewayProvincial Bus Terminals | ₱32.00 | ₱25.50 |
| 10 | Santolan-Annapolis | Quezon City / San Juan | KM 12.1 | Median Barrier Platform | MRT-3 SantolanGreenhills Shuttle / Annapolis Jeeps | ₱36.50 | ₱29.00 |
| 11 | Ortigas | Mandaluyong / Pasig | KM 14.3 | Median Island Platform | MRT-3 OrtigasOrtigas Center UV ExpressRizal Bus Hub | ₱42.50 | ₱34.00 |
| 12 | Guadalupe | Makati | KM 16.7 | Median Platform with Rail Connection | MRT-3 GuadalupePasig River Ferry (Guadalupe Wharf)Taguig/Pateros Jeeps | ₱48.50 | ₱39.00 |
| 13 | Buendia (Sen. Gil Puyat) | Makati | KM 18.2 | Median Island Platform | MRT-3 BuendiaBGC Bus North RouteAyala Ave UV Express | ₱52.50 | ₱42.00 |
| 14 | Ayala (One Ayala) | Makati | KM 19.5 | Intermodal Concourse Terminal | MRT-3 AyalaOne Ayala Intermodal TerminalBGC Bus TerminalP2P South Hub | ₱56.00 | ₱45.00 |
| 15 | Tramo | Pasay | KM 21.2 | Median Barrier Platform | Aurora Blvd / Tramo Local Jeeps | ₱60.50 | ₱48.50 |
| 16 | Taft Avenue (Pasay Rotonda) | Pasay | KM 22.3 | Median Island Platform | MRT-3 Taft AvenueLRT-1 EDSACavite/Laguna Provincial Buses | ₱63.50 | ₱51.00 |
| 17 | Roxas Boulevard | Pasay | KM 23.8 | Curbside / Dedicated Median Platform | Roxas Blvd Coastal JeepsBaclaran Market Hub | ₱67.50 | ₱54.00 |
| 18 | Macapagal Boulevard | Parañaque | KM 25.0 | Curbside Dedicated Bay | Aseana City ShuttleBradco Ave Trikes | ₱70.50 | ₱56.50 |
| 19 | DFA Aseana | Parañaque | KM 26.1 | Curbside Dedicated Bay | Aseana City Shuttles | ₱73.50 | ₱59.00 |
| 20 | Ayala Malls Manila Bay | Parañaque | KM 27.0 | Curbside Dedicated Bay | Entertainment City Casino Shuttles (Solaire, Okada, COD) | ₱75.50 | ₱60.50 |
| 21 | PITX (Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange) | Parañaque | KM 28.1 | Intermodal Grand Terminal Bay | Cavite & Batangas Provincial BusesBicol & Visayas BusesModern Jeepney HubLRT-1 Cavite Extension (Asia World) | ₱75.50 | ₱60.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions About the EDSA Carousel Busway
What are the operating hours of the EDSA Carousel?
The EDSA Carousel operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7). Peak daytime services run with high frequency (every 2 to 5 minutes) between 4:00 AM and 11:00 PM, while nighttime service runs at 10 to 15 minute headways between 11:00 PM and 4:00 AM.
How do I board and pay for the EDSA Carousel?
Passengers access the median busway via dedicated pedestrian footbridges or elevator-equipped concourses (such as One Ayala and PITX). Fare payment is made upon entry at median turnstiles or directly to the bus conductor inside the vehicle. Always prepare small bills or coins.
Who is entitled to the 20% statutory fare discount?
Under Philippine statutes including Republic Act No. 11314 (Student Fare Discount Act), Republic Act No. 9994 (Expanded Senior Citizens Act), and Republic Act No. 10754 (Persons with Disability Act), bona fide students, senior citizens, and PWDs are entitled to a mandatory 20% fare discount upon presenting valid IDs.
How does EDSA Carousel connect to MRT-3 and LRT-1?
EDSA Carousel links directly with LRT-1 at Monumento, Balintawak, and Roosevelt (FPJ). It shares direct footbridge walkways with MRT-3 at North Avenue, Quezon Avenue, Santolan, Ortigas, Guadalupe, Buendia, and Ayala. At Taft Avenue, it connects to both MRT-3 and LRT-1 EDSA station.
Official Statutory Citations & Regulatory Reference Sources
Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)
Authorized under LTFRB Route E (EDSA Carousel Busway) Fare Matrix Orders. Base commuter fare is ₱15.00 for the initial 4.0 km with a succeeding distance rate of ₱2.65/km, regulated across all consortium bus operators.
DOTr & MMDA Busway Project Management Office
Jointly administered by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Road Transport Sector and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for dedicated median corridor traffic enforcement, footbridge concourses, and PITX terminal operations.