Public transport in the Philippines has always been seen as inefficient and a hassle to use. Long lines leading up to the MRT, crowded buses, and inconveniently located stops are the everyday norm for commuters.
One Ayala is a major transport hub in Makati that aims to change that and make it more convenient for public commuters to get around.
This terminal conveniently linked to the MRT Ayala Station offers a hub to transfer to different types of public utility vehicles, buses, jeepneys, and vans heading in and out of the metro.
The modern three-floor intermodal transport hub located at the corner of Ayala Avenue, Makati and EDSA, feels like an airport terminal or station in another country.
The terminal is PWD-friendly with working escalators and elevators in the building. It has clean and well-maintained restrooms on each floor and a PWD accessible toilet to boot.
With organized routes, clearly marked signs, food options, convenience stores, EV charging stations, and ATMs, the terminal is an amazing example of mobility, something we badly need in the country.
Here’s a rundown on what to expect at the One Ayala Terminal, including the transportation options available and the routes you can take from here.
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Where is One Ayala located?
One Ayala can be found on the corner of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) and Ayala Avenue. It is right next to the MRT Ayala Station, SM Makati, and Glorietta Mall. It’s located near business and leisure destinations like the Makati Central Business District, Greenbelt Shopping Center, and Ayala Museum.
How do you get to One Ayala?
The One Ayala Terminal can be accessed via Ayala Avenue, Courtyard Drive, and a footbridge from the Ayala MRT-3 Station on the second level. SM Makati is also connected to the transport hub by a footbridge. If you’re coming from Glorietta, you can reach the terminal via Glorietta 4 and 5.
What public transport options can you ride from One Ayala?
The One Ayala Terminal caters to southbound city buses daily without an exact schedule, the EDSA Bus Carousel, and P2P buses. From here, you can also ride PUVs, UV Express vans, and jeepneys. Since it’s directly linked to the MRT-3, commuters can do intermodal transport from various MRT and LRT lines. Meanwhile, the P2P buses and UV Express or passenger vans have routes to different areas of Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
Below are a few of the available transportation options that you can find in One Ayala Terminal along with their respective routes and schedules. Take note that routes, schedules, and fares may change without prior notice, so be sure double check One Ayala’s official Facebook Page for the latest updates.
P2P Buses
The P2P bus terminal can be found on the Upper Ground Level of One Ayala. The P2P buses offer scheduled trips to NAIA, Fairview, Nuvali, Antipolo, Katipunan, Imus, and Noveleta, to name a few.
This includes beep card partners TAS Trans, RRCG Transport, and UBE Express, which were previously located in stations around the Glorietta area. Passengers can use beep cards for P2P routes for cashless payment. Cash is generally accepted on most P2P buses.
Except for routes going to NAIA and Sta. Rosa/Nuvali, most P2P routes are available only from Monday to Friday, serving the daily office workers. Here are the fares and latest available schedules.
- NAIA Terminal 1, 2, 3, and 4 – P150
- Fairview – P160 (first trip at 7am and last trip at 9:30pm)
- Sta. Rosa / Nuvali – P200
- Antipolo – P140 (first trip at 6:40am and the last trip at 8:30pm)
- Katipunan – P100 (first trip at 6:30am and last trip at 7:30pm)
- Imus – P150 (first trip at 7am and last trip at 9:15pm)
- Noveleta – P150 (first trip at 6:45am and last trip at 9:15pm)
UBE Express P2P buses to the NAIA Terminals have scheduled trips from Monday to Sunday at 6:30am, 8:45am, 11:30am, 3pm, 5:30pm and 8:30pm
Meanwhile, P2P buses to Sta. Rosa/Nuvali operates from Monday to Friday, with the first trip at 7:30am and the last trip at 9pm In case you want to go to Nuvali on the weekend, the P2P also offers routes on Saturdays, providing hourly rides starting from 8am to 8pm However, no trips are available on Sundays and Holidays, so factor that into your travel plans.
In case you’re traveling from Quezon City to Makati, DNS recently launched a new route in October 2023 from UP Town Center in Katipunan directly to One Ayala, with stops in Eastwood (Petron Padre de Pio and Orchard Road). Their routes and fares are as follows:
- Katipunan (UPTC)-Makati (One Ayala) – P100 regular, P80 students/seniors/PWDs
- Makati (One Ayala)-Katipunan (UPTC) – P100 regular, P80 students/seniors/PWDs
- Makati (One Ayala)-Eastwood (Petron Padre Pio) – P85 regular, P68 students/seniors/PWDs
- Eastwood (Orchard Road)-Makati (One Ayala) – P85 regular, P68 students/seniors/PWDs
Take note that Katipunan (One Ayala to UP Town Center Route and vice versa) has a “No Card, No Ride” policy and requires cashless payment only, unlike other P2P buses. Commuters must use the TRIPKO card to pay for the fare, which you can get at the loading station beside the bus. Here’s how to use and load the Tripko Cards.
City buses
From One Ayala, you can also catch city buses with the EDSA Carousel route operating 24/7. Fares differ slightly, with air-conditioned rides on certain routes costing P5 more than the ordinary bus fare. City bus bays are located on the Upper Ground Level.
- EDSA Carousel-PITX (Southbound) – P25 (air-conditioned)
- Sta. Rosa/Balibago – P102 (air-conditioned)
- Binan – P82 (air-conditioned)
- Pacita – P77 (air-conditioned)
- Alabang – P45 (ordinary) to P50 (air-conditioned)
- Sucat – P30 (ordinary) to P35 (air-conditioned)
- Bicutan – P25 (ordinary) to P30 (air-conditioned)
- FTI – P20 (ordinary) to P24 (air-conditioned)
PUVs
The PUV terminal is located on the lower ground level. It’s open daily from 5:00am to 10pm, servicing routes that were previously at Park Square, except for the Pasay Libertad route. Check out the list of PUV and UV Express routes below.
- Makati Loop-Landmark
- Pateros
- Zapote-Circuit
UV Express
UV Express Bays are also located on the lower ground level. UV Express is a license to operate utility vehicles, particularly vans, which are used as alternative modes of public transportation to connect different hubs.
- Suki Market-Mayon – P100
- FTI Palar Arca South – P40
- Marikina – P70
- Antiplo – P70
- Pasig via Kalayaan – P50
- Pacita-Biñan – P100
- Sucat Evacom-Parañaque – P80
- BF El Grande-Parañaque – P80
- BF Resort-Las Piñas – P100
- Las Piñas via Skyway – P100
- Molino via Coastal Road-Ligas – P100
- Molino via Skway MCX – P100
- Imus via Coastal Road – P100
- Russina Moonwalk – P70
- Bicutan – P70
PUJs
Public Utility Jeepney bays are located on the lower ground level departing from Gate 3. These don’t have a strict schedule, but jeepneys are available throughout the day on the following routes:
- Pasay Road-Libertad – Daily, 5am to 10pm
- Pateros, Makati Loop-Landmark and Zapote/Circuit – Daily, 5am to 10pm
E-Jeepney
The Makati Loop route connects two transport hubs: One Ayala and Circuit Makati. The service, which kicked off in May 2023, uses e-jeepneys reminiscent of the old Love Buses from the ‘80s. Here are all the stops along the Makati Loop:
- One Ayala
- Greenbelt 3
- Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Church
- Ayala Triangle Gardens
- Makati Medical Center
- Century City Mall
- Makati City Hall
- Circuit Makati
Electric Vehicle (EV) fast-charging station
Aside from all the transport options you can ride from here, the One Ayala Terminal also provides an area for charging electric vehicles. EV users can find fast-charging stations here, which is one of 20 EV stations across seven cities in Luzon.
According to Ayala Land, the Amp Up! EV chargers will be able to fully charge an electric vehicle in one to two hours, depending on the type of vehicle. Right now, EV owners can use the charging hubs for free but cashless payment options through GCash or BPI will be made in the future.
Are there any places to eat at the One Ayala Terminal?
In case you need to kill time in between rides, there are several food options and stalls in the area to grab snacks including a Lawson convenience store located right across the bus bay and JGO Mart at the lower level PUV bay.
There are also stalls of Potato Corner, Siomai King, Jamaican Pattie, Buko Loco, Julie’s Bakeshop, Kangkong King, and Pickup Coffee, just to name a few. Users can expect new food and beverage stalls and restaurants to open this year at the terminal and in the main One Ayala Mall complex.
With its clear signage, it’s pretty easy for first-timers to navigate to the One Ayala Terminal. This modern transportation hub is setting the standard for public transportation and mobility in the Philippines.
Hopefully, other major transport hubs will follow suit for the sake of daily commuters who rely on public transport to get around.
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