What is the cheapest way to get from Manila to Malate?

The cheapest way to get from Manila to Malate is to train which costs ₱20 - ₱24 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manila to Malate?

The fastest way to get from Manila to Malate is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs ₱120 - ₱150.

Is there a direct bus between Manila and Malate?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rizal Avenue, Manila and arriving at M Adriatico / San Andres Intersection, Manila. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Manila and Malate?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Doroteo Jose Station station and arriving at Quirino Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Manila to Malate?

The distance between Manila and Malate is 4 km.

How do I travel from Manila to Malate without a car?

The best way to get from Manila to Malate without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs ₱20 - ₱24.

How long does it take to get from Manila to Malate?

The train from Doroteo Jose Station to Quirino Station takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manila to Malate bus from?

Manila to Malate bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, depart from Rizal Avenue, Manila station.

Where do I catch the Manila to Malate train from?

Manila to Malate train services, operated by Light rail Transit Authority, depart from Doroteo Jose Station.

Train or bus from Manila to Malate?

The best way to get from Manila to Malate is to train which takes 16 min and costs ₱20 - ₱24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₱22 - ₱35 and takes 23 min.

Where does the Manila to Malate bus arrive?

Manila to Malate bus services, operated by Jeepney - LTFRB, arrive at M Adriatico / San Andres Intersection, Manila station.

Where does the Manila to Malate train arrive?

Manila to Malate train services, operated by Light rail Transit Authority, arrive at Quirino Station.

Where can I stay near Malate?

There are 11028+ hotels available in Malate.

Manila to Malate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Malate by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Doroteo Jose Station to Quirino Station
16 min
₱20–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rizal Avenue, Manila to M Adriatico / San Andres Intersection, ManilaBlumentritt - Libertad via Sta. Cruz, L. Guinto / ...
23 min
₱22–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manila to Malate5.2 km
5 min
₱120–150
Walk
1. Take the foot from Manila to Malate5.4 km
1h 4m

Manila to Malate by train

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16 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 4.2 km
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Malate, Metro Manila, Philippines?

Light rail Transit Authority operates a train from Doroteo Jose Station to Quirino Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₱20–24 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Jeepney - LTFRB operates a bus from Rizal Avenue, Manila to M Adriatico / San Andres Intersection, Manila every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ₱22–35 and the journey takes 23 min.

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