One Ayala Terminal: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

In this article:

• Get Your Bearings: Location and Layout
• Choose Your Ride: Routes and Schedules
• Enjoy Hassle-Free Fares: Cashless Payments
• Multi-Task: What to Do During Rush Hour
• Enjoy a Smoother Daily Commute at One Ayala

One Ayala Terminal is a commuter’s dream come true; this modern transportation hub gathers buses and other public transit under one air-conditioned roof. Here, you can catch a ride in comfort and even grab a snack while you wait!

Whether you’re passing through for the first time or commuting daily, knowing your way around the Ayala Terminal can make all the difference. Here’s a quick guide to the routes and facilities that help make commuting easier.

Get Your Bearings: Location and Layout

One Ayala Terminal is located at the corner of Ayala Avenue and EDSA. It’s next to Glorietta and SM Makati, and within walking distance of Greenbelt Mall and Ayala Museum.

You can enter the terminal from the following access points.

• Ayala Avenue: Courtyard Drive
• MRT Ayala Station: Footbridge 
• SM Makati: Footbridges at SM Store Levels 3 and 4 (View the area.)
• Glorietta: Glorietta 5 Mall Lobby (Check this map.)

The terminal is well organized, with big signs and vehicles lined up in respective areas. Additionally, each floor has clean restrooms with PWD-accessible toilets and diaper-changing stations, as well as working elevators and escalators.

Here’s what you’ll find on each floor.

• Upper Ground Level: This is the bus bay for the EDSA Carousel buses, point-to-point (P2P) buses, and other city buses. You’ll also find electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, beep™ and TRIPKO card loading stations, food kiosks, and an art mural. The mural is part of “Off The Wall Manila-Paris Connexions,” a collaborative art installation by Filipino and international artists that brightens the terminal with contemporary visual art.
• Lower Ground Level: The Ayala public utility vehicle terminal has jeepneys, vans, and motorcycle taxis.
   

Choose Your Ride: Routes and Schedules 

Commuting is easier when you know your transport options. At One Ayala Terminal, you can choose between MRT, bus, or jeepney routes to reach your destination. Below is a quick guide to the available routes and their first and last trip schedules, so you can plan your commute with ease.

Note: Schedules can change, especially during holidays. Follow One Ayala’s Facebook page for updates.

Point to Point (P2P) Buses

The One Ayala bus terminal mainly serves office commuters, so most P2P buses only operate on weekdays, but P2P buses to Sta. Rosa/Nuvali operates from Monday to Saturday.

Here are the P2P bus routes and schedules.

• Imus, Cavite: 6:30 a.m. to 09:30 p.m.
• Nuvali: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Saturday)
• Puregold Noveleta: 7 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.
• Robinsons Antipolo: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• SM Masinag: 7 a.m. to 08:30 a.m.
• UP Town Center: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Vista Mall Somo: 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Vista Mall Taguig: 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

EDSA Bus Carousel

EDSA Bus Carousel connects you to all parts of Metro Manila. Since it has a dedicated lane, you can avoid EDSA traffic jams.

• Southbound to PITX: 24 hours
• Northbound to Monumento: 24 hours

Public Utility Vans (PUVs)

PUVs are air-conditioned and have relatively affordable fares of ₱100 or less. These vans typically depart every 15 to 20 minutes and are located at the Lower Ground Level (PUV Terminal).

Monday to Friday

• Suki Market-Mayon: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Tuktukan-Taguig: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday to Saturday

• FTI-Palar Arca South: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (limited trips every Saturday)
• Antipolo Junction-Tikling: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Pacita-Biñan: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sucat Evacom-Parañaque: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• BF El Grande-Parañaque: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• BF Resort-Las Piñas: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. (limited trips every Saturday)
• Molino via Coastal Rd.-Ligas: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Imus via Coastal Rd.: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Russia-Moonwalk: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Bicutan: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Daily (Monday to Sunday)

• Molino via Skyway MCX: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Russia-Moonwalk: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Sunday only)
• Bicutan: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Sunday only)

City Buses

If you’re traveling longer distances, city buses at One Ayala Terminal offer a convenient and budget-friendly option. The fare starts at around ₱15, and most buses are air-conditioned.

Daily (Monday to Sunday)

• EDSA Carousel - PITX (Southbound): 24 hours
• Pacita: 24 hours
• Alabang: 24 hours
• Sucat: 24 hours
• Bicutan: 24 hours
• Sta. Rosa/Balibago: 5 a.m. to 12 n.n.
• Biñan: 5 a.m. to 12 n.n.
• FTI: 5 a.m. to 12 n.n.
• LRT Buendia: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Mendez (NEW!): 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Tagaytay (NEW!): 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Dasmariñas (NEW!): 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Trece Martires (NEW!): 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJ)

For short trips around Makati and nearby neighborhoods, there are public utility jeepneys at One Ayala Terminal that offer a familiar and convenient ride.

• Makati Loop-PRC Circuit: 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (daily)
• Pasay Road-Libertad: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (weekdays)

Enjoy Hassle-Free Fares: Cashless Payments

You can use beep™ cards for the MRT-3 and some buses, and the TRIPKO card for the One Ayala-Katipunan route.

You can load your card at beep™ and TRIPKO stations next to bus bays—or skip the lines and use GCash. Watch the video for step-by-step instructions.

Multi-Task: What to Do During Rush Hour

Waiting for your ride during rush hour doesn’t have to mean wasted time. At One Ayala Terminal, you can take advantage of nearby shops, food spots, and activities to run errands, relax, or recharge before heading home.

Here’s what you can do while you wait.

• Shop for groceries. There’s a nearby Robinson's Supermarket and convenience stores like Lawson’s near the terminal entrance, where you can stock up on essentials or buy ready-to-heat meals!
• Grab a snack. The terminal houses several stalls that sell finger foods for dine-in and takeout. Options include Pickup Coffee, Auntie Anne’s, Julie’s Bakeshop, Siomai King, Jamaican Patties, Potato Corner, and Kangkong King.
• Spend time at the mall. The terminal is also connected to major malls in Makati, such as Glorietta, SM Makati, and Greenbelt, so you have plenty of ways to wait out the rush hour. Aside from window shopping or movie watching, you can enjoy One Ayala’s special events and recreational activities, like stand-up comedy acts and food fests.
• Hit your fitness goals. One Ayala Mall has a dedicated sports floor with gyms and pickleball courts. You can even join their Pickleball Club. 
• Plan your commute online. While waiting for your ride, it’s important to have a reliable prepaid promo or postpaid plan to check routes and schedules, reload beep™ or TRIPKO cards, confirm pick-up points, or message contacts about your arrival time.

Enjoy a Smoother Daily Commute at One Ayala

With One Ayala Terminal’s many transport options, commuting is made easier. With clear signage and nearby spots to eat, shop, or relax, getting around and waiting for your ride are much more manageable.

Just check your route, time your trip, keep your card loaded, and make the most of your wait. A little preparation goes a long way toward a smoother, easier ride.