There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Ermita by bus, train, taxi, or foot
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rizal Avenue, Manila to Taft Ave / T.M. Kalaw Intersection, ManilaBlumentritt - Libertad via Sta. Cruz, L. Guinto / ...
10 min₱19–29Train
cheapest- Take the train from Doroteo Jose Station to United Nations Station
10 min₱18–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manila to Ermita3 km
3 min₱90–120Walk
- Take the foot from Manila to Ermita2.8 km
33 min
Manila to Ermita by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manila to Ermita is to train which costs ₱18 - ₱21 and takes 10 min.
The fastest way to get from Manila to Ermita is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs ₱90 - ₱120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rizal Avenue, Manila and arriving at Taft Ave / T.M. Kalaw Intersection, Manila. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Doroteo Jose Station station and arriving at United Nations Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
The distance between Manila and Ermita is 10 km.
The best way to get from Manila to Ermita without a car is to bus which takes 10 min and costs ₱19 - ₱29.
The bus from Rizal Avenue, Manila to Taft Ave / T.M. Kalaw Intersection, Manila takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Manila to Ermita bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, depart from Rizal Avenue, Manila station.
Manila to Ermita train services, operated by Light rail Transit Authority, depart from Doroteo Jose Station.
The best way to get from Manila to Ermita is to bus which takes 10 min and costs ₱19 - ₱29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₱18 - ₱21 and takes 10 min.
What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Ermita, Metro Manila, Philippines?
Jeepney - LTFRB operates a bus from Rizal Avenue, Manila to Taft Ave / T.M. Kalaw Intersection, Manila every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ₱19–29 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Light rail Transit Authority operates a train from Doroteo Jose Station to United Nations Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₱18–21 and the journey takes 10 min.
- Phone
- +63 (2) 8647-3452
- pro@lrta.gov.ph
- Website
- lrta.gov.ph
Train from Doroteo Jose Station to United Nations Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱18–21
- Website
- https://www.lrta.gov.ph/
- Phone
- 8926-6346
- ncr@ltfrb.gov.ph
- Website
- ltfrb.gov.ph
Bus from Rizal Avenue, Manila to Taft Ave / T.M. Kalaw Intersection, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱19–29
- Website
- https://ltfrb.gov.ph/
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Estimated price
- ₱90–120
MGE Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 3636096
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Dollar Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 9212383
Basic Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 352 7777
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Manila to Ermita bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, arrive at Taft Ave / T.M. Kalaw Intersection, Manila station.
Manila to Ermita train services, operated by Light rail Transit Authority, arrive at United Nations Station.
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