Feel like going on a roadtrip? No need to go to Cubao or Pasay to catch that bus!
A transport terminal in Marikina City now offers travelers from East of Manila a more convenient way to travel by land. The central bus station called BFCT East Metro Terminal will serve the residents of Marikina, Rizal and East Pasig. Different bus companies offer southbound destinations such as Mindoro, Boracay, Iloilo, Antique, Quezon, Bicol region, Samar, Bohol and up to Mindanao.
Bus Companies, Routes, Trip Schedules and Fares Information
Disclaimer: fares, routes and schedules are subject to change without prior notice. Information listed here were sourced from the terminal’s official website and Facebook page as of September 30, 2019. The author has also reached out to the transport companies for updates/clarification.
Alabang Transport Service Cooperative
- Destinations: Antique, Estancia Iloilo
- Departure time: 9AM
- Contact info: (02) 8721497 | alabang_tsc@ymail.com
Alps The Bus, Inc.
- Destinations: Leon, Iloilo via Tapaz / Jamindan
- Contact info: 09177026452 / 09399252460 (both for Cubao ticketing office)
Amihan
- Destinations: Bicol, Sorsogon
- Contact info: 09175089727 (ticketing office)
- Book online via PinoyTravel website
| Departure | Route | Type | Regular Fare | Discounted Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30AM | Legaspi | 40 seater 2×2 AC/with CR | ||
| 9:30AM | Tabaco | 40 seater 2×2 AC/with CR | ||
| 2:30PM | Tabaco | 40 seater 2×2 AC/with CR | ||
| 3:30PM | Bulan | 40 seater 2×2 AC/with CR | ||
| 4:30PM | Tabaco – Tiwi | 44 seater 2×2 AC/with CR | ||
| 5:30PM | Buhi | 40 seater 2×2 Regular AC | ||
| 6:00PM | Legaspi | 40 seater 2×2 AC/with CR | ||
| 6:45PM | Tabaco | 44 seater 2×2 AC only | ||
| 7:00PM | Buhi | 40 seater 2×2 AC/with CR | ||
| 8:00PM | Legaspi | 26 seater 2x1with CR | ||
| 9:00PM | Tabaco | 40 seater 2×2 AC/with CR |
Ceres
- Destinations: Caticlan Kalibo Bang / Nabas Balete Crossing Himbes / Ibajay Altavas Crossing Talaba / Makatao Mambusao Sigma / Numancia Dao Capiz Cuatero / Dumarao Passi Binyas / Pototan M-Nuevo Guimaras / Zarraga Ligalinis Aro iloilo / Mindoro Via Calapan / Mindoro Via Abra
- Departure Times:
- Iloilo-bound (central line) – 11:30AM
- Contact info: 0917 6571257
| Departure | Route | Type | Regular Fare | Discounted Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30AM | Altavas | Aircon | P1,450.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Balite | Aircon | P1,400.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Banga | Aircon | P1,400.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Barotac Nuevo | Aircon | 1,500.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Caticlan | Aircon | P1,300.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Crossing Talaba | Aircon | P1,450.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Cuartero | Aircon | P1,450.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Dao, Capiz | Aircon | P1,450.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Duenas | Aircon | P1,500.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Dumanggas | Aircon | P1,650.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Dumarao | Aircon | P1,450.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Guimatas | Aircon | P1,550.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Ibajay | Aircon | P1,350.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Iloilo City | Aircon | P1,550.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Kalibo | Aircon | P1,400.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Legalis | Aircon | P1,550.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Makato | Aircon | P1,350.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Mambusao, Capiz | Aircon | P1,450.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Nabas | Aircon | P1,300.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Numancia | Aircon | P1,400.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Passi | Aircon | P1,500.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Pototan | Aircon | P1,500.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Sigma | Aircon | P1,450.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Tangalan | Aircon | P1,350.00 | |
| 11:30AM | Zarraga | Aircon | P1,550.00 |
Dimple Star Transport
- Destinations: Guimaras, Iloilo, Mindoro
- Contact info: 0939 4777225 (Nina)
| Departure | Route | Fare (Aircon) | Fare (Ordinary) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alimodan | P1,470.00 | ||
| Altavas | P1,300.00 | P1,200.00 | |
| Anini-y | P1,370.00 | P1,120.00 | |
| Balete | P1,280.00 | P1,170.00 | |
| Banga | P1,260.00 | P1,160.00 | |
| Barbaza | P1,240.00 | P1,020.00 | |
| Belizon | P1,300.00 | P1,070.00 | |
| Bilao | P1,320.00 | P1,220.00 | |
| Bugasong | P1,270.00 | P1,030.00 | |
| C. Sapian | P1,330.00 | P1,230.00 | |
| Cabatuan | P1,420.00 | ||
| Calinog | P1,370.00 | ||
| Caticlan | P1,100.00 | P940.00 | |
| Cuartero | P1,370.00 | P1,260.00 | |
| Culasi | P1,190.00 | P990.00 | |
| Dao | P1,360.00 | P1,110.00 | |
| Dao Capiz / Manhoy | P1,365.00 | P1,255.00 | |
| Dawis | P1,450.00 | P1,325.00 | |
| Dingle | P1,420.00 | P1,310.00 | |
| Dumalag | P1,380.00 | P1,265.00 | |
| Dumarao | P1,400.00 | P1,290.00 | |
| Guimaras | P1,550.00 | P1,460.00 | |
| Guimbal | P1,440.00 | P1,160.00 | |
| Hamtic | P1,350.00 | P1,100.00 | |
| Ibajay | P1,170.00 | P1,100.00 | |
| Jamindan | P1,300.00 | ||
| Janiuay | P1,410.00 | ||
| Kalibo | P1,260.00 | P1,150.00 | |
| Lambunao | P1,380.00 | ||
| Lawigan | P1,390.00 | P1,130.00 | |
| Leon | P1,489.00 | ||
| Makato | P1,200.00 | P1,140.00 | |
| Mambusao | P1,340.00 | P1,240.00 | |
| Miag-ao | P1,420.00 | P1,150.00 | |
| Nabas | P1,120.00 | P950.00 | |
| Numancia | P1,230.00 | P1,145.00 | |
| Oton/Mohon | P1,470.00 | P1,190.00 | |
| Pandan | P1,140.00 | P960.00 | |
| Passi | P1,410.00 | P1,300.00 | |
| Patnongon | P1,290.00 | P1,060.00 | |
| Pavia | P1,444.00 | ||
| Pototan | P1,440.00 | P1,320.00 | |
| San Joaquin | P1,400.00 | P1,140.00 | |
| San Jose | P1,330.00 | P1,090.00 | |
| San Miguel | P1,460.00 | ||
| Sebaste | P1,160.00 | P970.00 | |
| Sibalom | P1,320.00 | P1,080.00 | |
| Sigma | P1,350.00 | P1,245.00 | |
| Sta. Barbara | P1,430.00 | ||
| Tagbak | P1,480.00 | P1,360.00 | |
| Tangalan | P1,180.00 | P1,125.00 | |
| Tapaz | P1,340.00 | ||
| Tibiao | P1,220.00 | P1,010.00 | |
| Tigbauan | P1,450.00 | P1,170.00 | |
| Tiolas | P1,400.00 | P1,140.00 |
Elavil Tours & AMW Transport
- Destinations: Masbate, Samar
- Contact info: 0998 3239534
EMC
- Destinations: Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Viscaya
Fortune Star
- Destination: Eastern Samar
- Contact info: 0919 4140434
JVH Transport & R. Volante Line
- Destination: Bicol
- Contact info: 0999 3514560 (Joven), 0909 5840836 (Rhic)
| Departure | Route | Type | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30AM | Matnog – Bulan – Sorsogon – Naga CBD | Ordinary | P600.00 |
| 9:30AM | Pilar Pier (Masbate) – Donsol – Naga CBD | Ordinary | P600.00 |
| 10:30AM | Tabaco Pier – Legaspi – Daraga Shell | Ordinary | P600.00 |
| 11:30AM | Pilar Pier (Masbate) – Donsol – Daraga Shell | Ordinary | P600.00 |
| 12:30PM | Tabaco Pier – Legaspi – Daraga Shell | Ordinary | P600.00 |
| 1:30PM | Sta Magdalena – Matnog – Bulan – Sorsogon | Aircon | P650.00 / P750.00 / P900.00 |
| 1:30PM | Sta Magdalena – Matnog – Bulan – Sorsogon | Ordinary | P650.00 / P700.00 |
| 2:00PM | Pilar Pier (Masbate) – Naga CBD – Daraga Shell | Aircon | P800.00 / P900.00 |
| 2:00PM | Bacon Sorsogon | Ordinary | P700.00 |
| 2:30PM | Gubat – Barcelona – Prieto Dias – Sorsogon | Aircon | P800.00 / P900.00 |
| 2:30PM | Pilar Pier & Tabaco Pier | Ordinary | P600.00 / P700.00 |
| 3:30PM | Gubat – Barcelona – Prieto Dias Sorsogon – Daraga Shell – Naga | Ordinary | P500.00 / P600.00 / P700.00 |
| 5:30PM | Tabaco Pier – Legaspi – Daraga | Ordinary | P600.00 |
| 7:30PM | Tabaco Pier – Legaspi – Daraga | Ordinary | P600.00 |
Lounilou Travels & Tours
- Destinations: Aklan, Iloilo
- Contact info: 0998 9730949 (office), 0939 9136252 (ticketing outlet)
| Departure | Route | Regular Fare | Discounted Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anini-y | P1,650.00 | ||
| Barbaza | P1,500.00 | ||
| Beleson | P1,600.00 | ||
| Bugasong | P1,550.00 | ||
| Caticlan | P1,475.00 | ||
| Culasi | P1,475.00 | ||
| Dao | P1,650.00 | ||
| Guimbal | P1,700.00 | ||
| Hamtic | P1,650.00 | ||
| Laua-an | P1,550.00 | ||
| Miag-ao | P1,700.00 | ||
| Molo | P1,750.00 | ||
| Oton | P1,750.00 | ||
| Pandan | P1,475.00 | ||
| Patnongon | P1,550.00 | ||
| San Joaquin | P1,700.00 | ||
| San Jose | P1,600.00 | ||
| Sebaste | P1,475.00 | ||
| Sibalom | P1,600.00 | ||
| Tibiao | P1,500.00 | ||
| Tigbawan | P1,750.00 |
Mega Bus
- Destinations: Bicol, Bohol
- Contact info: 02 5713165, 0921 5080994 | megabuslinecorp@yahoo.com
| Departure | Route | Type | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30AM | Rawis | ||
| 9:00AM | Masbate | ||
| 9:00AM | Rawis 1st TRIP | ||
| 10:00AM | Bato | ||
| 10:30AM | Masbate | ||
| 2:00PM | Bulan | ||
| 2:30PM | Rawis 2nd Trip | ||
| 4:20PM | Bulan | ||
| Bohol | |||
| Samar |
Occidental Mindoro Transport Service Cooperative
- Destinations: Sta. Cruz, Calintaan, Rizal, San Jose, Abra de Ilog, Mamburao & Sablayan
- Frequency: Daily
Philtranco
- Destinations: Samar, Daet, Iloilo, Davao, Surigao, Cagayan de Oro
- Frequency: Daily
Raymond Transportation
- Destinations: Infanta Quezon, Tabaco, Legaspi, Sorsogon
RMB
- Destinations: Tabaco, Legaspi, Naga
- Contact info: 0912 3930792
RORO Bus
- Destinations: Masbate, Oriental Mindoro via Calapan
- Departure Times:
- Masbate – 12NN
- Oriental Mindoro via Calapan – 6AM, 2PM, 8PM
- Contact info: 0917 1204399
- Book online via Biyaheroes website
Silver Star
- Destinations: Bohol, Samar, Leyte
Southern Phils Tribal Transport
- Destination: Iloilo
Superlines
- Destination: Catbuwaran, Pioduran, Maramba, Pantao, Naga
- Departure time: 2PM, 4:15PM
- Contact info: 0949 9141738 | www.superlines.com.ph
Tribal
- Destinaton: Estancia, Roxas City, Kalibo, Caticlan, Antique
Getting to BFCT East Metro Terminal Marikina
The terminal is situated at the corner of Marcos Highway and Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Bridge (C5-Marcos Highway exit), Santolan, Pasig side.
If you are commuting from Marikina or Rizal, ride a jeep/fx that will pass through Marcos Highway. These are PUVs with Montalban-Cubao, Padilla-Cubao, Cogeo-Cubao, Antipolo – Cubao signboards and the like. Pay the appropriate fare for SM City Marikina. Alight at the mall and walk towards the opposite side of the highway via the overpass.
Residents of Kalumpang, Marikina can take a tricycle going to Otto, cross the footbridge to Santolan then walk towards the terminal. Likewise, Santolan Pasig residents are one tricycle ride and a short walk away.
Contact BFCT East Metro Terminal Marikina at (02) 7170468 or 0917 712 3635 for inquiries. You can also visit www.bfctterminal.com.ph or their Facebook page for updates.
#DANGmusings on BFCT East Metro Terminal
- I got excited on the prospect of not having to spend too much on fares just to get to the bus station. They don’t cater to any northbound destinations yet, which is where I’m thinking of going for my solo travels. (Yes, Baguio, always thinking of you.)
- Honestly, it’s not an easy walk to the terminal if you are alighting on the southbound lane of Marcos Highway. Also, I wouldn’t feel safe walking here at night time or for early morning trips. I hope the government would consider having a shuttle from LRT Santolan-Otto-SM City Marikina. Or maybe allow jeepneys that cut trips to drop off passengers here on their way back to the train station.
- The area is flood-prone, as it is located along Marikina River, so cease of operations can be quite common. Have a back up plan just in case.
Dear readers from the east, are you also excited for this development? Where would you go on your next trip from this terminal? Let’s talk about it on the comments section 🙂