Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, commonly referred to as EDSA, is the primary thoroughfare of Metro Manila. This major arterial road stretches from north to south, covering six (6) local government units in the National Capital Region: Caloocan, Quezon City, San Juan, Mandaluyong, Makati, and Pasay. It also connects to North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) via Balintawak Interchange in Quezon City and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) via Magallanes Interchange in Makati.
Moreover, all major financial districts — Triangle Park, Araneta City, Ortigas Center, Makati CBD, and Bay City — are easily accessible from EDSA. Imagine the volume of vehicles and people plying this route every day! No wonder it is also the most congested highway in Metro Manila.
Here comes EDSA Carousel, a bus rapid transit (BRT) system along EDSA that links to other bus routes in the NCR. Launched in June 2020, the EDSA Busway has a dedicated lane utilized by more than 80 bus operators with over 700 accredited public utility buses serving the commuting public. The operation of the EDSA Carousel line in Metro Manila is under the supervision of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
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Reminders
- The EDSA Carousel Northbound route has 19 stops, while the Southbound route has 21 stops. The northbound buses are those headed to Monumento, the northernmost stop. The southbound buses are those going to PITX, the southernmost stop.
- Fare ranges from P15 to P75. Your fare depends on the distance from your point of origin to your destination.
- EDSA Busway line is open 24/7. However, the availability of buses depends on the operating hours of the bus companies. Most buses operate from 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM, while a few others extend their operating hours to run 24/7. You may experience some difficulty catching a bus in the wee hours of the morning.
- Some bus stops are conveniently connected to MRT and LRT stations. However, one of the greatest thorns in any Metro Manila commuter’s side are the access points to most EDSA Carousel stops. While being integrated with MRT and LRT stations creates greater mobility, it also creates its own inaccessibility paradox. Stairs getting to and from the bus stops can get quite steep. Some stops require getting through a maze of levels and security checkpoints of the adjacent train station to catch a bus. If you’re traveling with children, senior citizens, or persons with disabilities, don’t forget to give yourself a little grace if you get frustrated.
- On most days, riding the MRT and LRT or hopping on the EDSA Carousel busway beats braving the EDSA traffic in a private vehicle due to their dedicated rights of way. On good days, you’ll be speeding by cars that have been sitting in EDSA traffic for nearly an hour, which is especially a relief during rush hour. It’s just a matter of getting a seat when half the metro’s also looking to get home in time for dinner.
EDSA Carousel Metro Manila Northbound Bus Stops
- PITX
- City of Dreams
- DFA
- Roxas Boulevard
- Taft Avenue
- MRT-3 Ayala
- MRT-3 Buendia
- Guadalupe
- MRT-3 Ortigas
- MRT-3 Santolan
- Main Avenue
- Nepa Q Mart (Mega Q-Mart)
- MRT-3 Quezon Avenue
- MRT-3 North Avenue
- LRT-1 Fernando Poe Jr. (Roosevelt)
- Kaingin Road
- Balintawak
- Bagong Barrio
- Monumento
EDSA Carousel Metro Manila Southbound Bus Stops
- Monumento
- Bagong Barrio
- Balintawak
- Kaingin Road
- LRT-1 Fernando Poe Jr. (Roosevelt)
- MRT-3 North Avenue
- MRT-3 Quezon Avenue
- Nepa Q Mart (Mega Q-Mart)
- Main Avenue
- MRT-3 Santolan
- MRT-3 Ortigas
- Guadalupe
- MRT-3 Buendia
- Ayala (OneAyala)
- Tramo
- Taft
- Roxas Boulevard
- SM Mall of Asia
- DFA/Shell/Starbucks
- Ayala Malls/Aseana
- PITX
Where to Stay
PITX, the southernmost end of the EDSA Carousel bus system, is the Philippines’ premier landport. It is a public transport hub that links Metro Manila to the southern provinces of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. It also serves the northern area of Luzon, particularly Baguio City. Is PITX your jump-off point to other destinations in the country? Here are some accommodation options near the landport that you can check out if you are planning to stay for a night at a hotel before heading to your final stop:
- OKADA MANILA
✅ Booking.com | Agoda | Hotels.com - CONRAD MANILA
✅ Booking.com | Agoda | Hotels.com - SOFITEL PHILIPPINE PLAZA MANILA
✅ Booking.com | Agoda | Hotels.com - SAVOY HOTEL MANILA
✅ Booking.com | Agoda | Hotels.com - CITY OF DREAMS – NOBU HOTEL
✅ Booking.com | Agoda | Hotels.com - HILTON MANILA
✅ Booking.com | Agoda | Hotels.com - BELMONT HOTEL MANILA
✅ Booking.com | Agoda | Hotels.com
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Updates Log
2024.01.04 – Put identifiers (LRT-1 and MRT-3) to some bus stops to make them more specific and added Where to Stay section
2023.10.04 – First uploaded
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