Cubao is a bustling district in Quezon City. From iconic landmarks like the Araneta Coliseum, to Farmer’s Market, to Gateway, to Cubao Expo, there are many reasons why we find ourselves in Cubao. This area is loud and lively, making it both a chaotic and charming spot to hang out in.
But on top of all these things, Cubao is jokingly known as the center of the universe. If you need to catch a bus, a train, or a jeep to get to a destination, you might just find yourself making transfers in Cubao. If you need to transfer from the MRT-3 to LRT-2, hop on a provincial bus, or make your way to different areas of the metro, Cubao’s got you. So if you’ve ever wondered how you could get to virtually any destination in the Philippines, Cubao might just have the answer.
As they say, all roads lead to Cubao, so here are the different transportation options in this area.
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City Buses
For city buses that can take you to different areas of Metro Manila, you can take the EDSA Carousel. Two bus stops are located in Cubao: Nepa Q-Mart and Main Avenue. If you need a more detailed guide about the EDSA Carousel, here’s a video we made dedicated to that where we discuss each stop and other things you need to know when taking the EDSA Carousel bus. If you prefer the written version, you can refer to the link to a separate article above.
Provincial Buses
Before transport hubs in Manila existed, Cubao really was the place to go for many commuters from Manila going to different provinces. There are countless provincial bus stations in Cubao, most of them located along EDSA. Different bus companies ply different routes, all of them serving thousands of commuters, tourists, and Metro Manila dwellers bound for their home provinces.
Now, here are the different provincial bus companies or routes you’ll find in Cubao:
DLTB Co.
DLTB Co. plies routes to Southern Luzon and other parts of Visayas. In their EDSA Cubao terminal, you will find buses to Batangas and Bicol, including Matnog, Tabaco, Legazpi, Naga, and Iriga. They also have buses going to Daet and some provinces in Visayas, like Ormoc, Maasin, and Borongan.
If you want to book your seats in advance, you can book through DLTB’s official booking website.
Genesis Bus Transport
Genesis Transport connects Metro Manila to Northern and Central Luzon. In this terminal, you can hop on buses bound for Dau, Tarlac, and Baguio.
Meanwhile, across this terminal, on the other side of EDSA (Northbound side) is another Genesis bus terminal where you will find Joybus, a premium bus service by Genesis Transport to Baguio.
For advanced bookings, you can go to this site.
ALPS The Bus Inc.
Serving passengers to and from Batangas, ALPS the Bus Inc has buses bound for Batangas Lipa, Batangas Pier, Batangas Grand Terminal, and San Juan. This terminal operates 24/7 with buses going to Batangas leaving every hour or as soon as it’s full. They also have routes to Bicol, which you can book in advance through their website.
Viron Transit
Located near New York Avenue, Viron Transit plies northern Luzon routes. They have buses bound for La Union, Pangasinan, Ilocos, and Abra. This terminal has buses leaving from 2:30 AM to 10:30 PM. You can see the daily trip schedules as of May 2025 below.
Superlines/Daet Express
Still located along EDSA’s southbound side, Superlines and Daet Express share this terminal. They ferry passengers from Manila to Daet in Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Albay. Here’s their daily trip schedule as posted at the terminal.
Victory Liner
Victory Liner probably has the biggest bus terminal here in Cubao. This bus company is known for plying different northern Luzon routes, including La Union, Baguio, Pangasinan, and Zambales in their destinations.
At the station, they have several food kiosks and a convenience store. They also have a lot of seats for passengers who are waiting for their departure. If you’re planning to book a trip, you can make a booking through their website.
You can also purchase tickets on site at their ticketing area inside the terminal.
German Espiritu
Right next to Victory Liner is the German Espiritu bus terminal. They have buses to different areas in Bulacan, including Bulakan, the municipality, Balagtas, and Bocaue. They operate from 5:30 AM to 10:30 PM.
Five Star
On the northbound side of EDSA, you will also find several bus terminals. One of them is Five Star, which travels to Tarlac, Pangasinan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Isabela, and Cagayan Province.
You can make an advance booking for your trip through their Facebook page or by contacting them at this number: +63 927 712 4349.
Baliwag Transit
For those who are heading to Bulacan, another bus terminal you can go to is Baliwag Transit. They have buses bound for Baliwag and Hagonoy in Bulacan. Aside from that, they also ferry passengers to Cabanatuan and San Jose City in Nueva Ecija. To know their trip schedules, you can contact the Baliwag Cubao Terminal at this number: +63 923 927 8025.
Others
Other bus terminals you can find in Cubao are Dagupan Bus Co, Bicol Isarog, Partas, Ceres, and Fariñas.
Araneta City Bus Port
The Araneta City Bus Port is an integrated bus terminal for buses bound for different provinces in Luzon. Their northbound routes are San Fernando, Dau, and Angeles in Pampanga, Tarlac, and Baguio. There are also southbound buses for destinations like Lucena, Calamba and Sta. Cruz in Laguna, and Lipa City, Batangas Pier, and San Juan in Batangas.
However, as of writing, only buses going to Batangas Pier, which are available from 5AM to 9:30 PM and buses to Lucena, which operate from 6AM to 6PM, are available. Other routes that terminate in this port are currently suspended.
The UBE Express going to NAIA also terminates here. For the updated trip schedules, you can check our UBE Express Guide article or their Facebook page.
Trains
Here are two Metro Manila railway systems with dedicated stations in Cubao:
MRT-3
MRT-3, which currently runs from North Avenue to Taft Avenue, has a station in Cubao. The station is located along EDSA and is connected to Farmers Plaza.
LRT-2
Another train station in Cubao is LRT-2’s Cubao Station, located along Aurora Boulevard and connected to Gateway Mall. This train line runs from Recto to Antipolo.
Jeepneys
Of course, you will also find jeepneys, which are basically the face of public transportation in the Philippines. Here in Cubao, there are jeepneys carrying passengers to different areas of Metro Manila and Rizal. Here are where you can find them.
Cubao Terminal Complex
Here at Cubao Terminal Complex, you will find jeepneys bound for Montalban, San Mateo, Antipolo, Deparo, Litex, and Project 4 from around 5AM to 10PM.
Other Areas
Aside from the terminal complex, you will also find jeepneys all around Cubao.
- G. Romulo Avenue. Along G. Romulo Avenue, jeepneys going to Pasig, Rosario, and Eastwood terminate near Tropical Hut. You can also catch jeepneys going to SM Fairview, Lagro, and Philcoa passing along this avenue.
- Aurora Boulevard. Meanwhile, along Aurora Boulevard, in front of Gateway Mall, you can ride jeepneys going to Marikina, Cogeo, and Padilla. When you cross to the other side, you can catch jeepneys bound for Sta. Mesa in Manila.
- P.Tuazon Boulevard. There are also jeepneys passing through P. Tuazon Boulevard, near Ali Mall. You can catch jeepneys going to Project 4 in Quezon City and Antipolo, Taytay, and Cainta in Rizal.
UV Express
If UV Express is your preferred mode of transportation, you will find their terminal outside Farmers Plaza. Along General Roxas Avenue, near Jollibee, is where vans going to Novaliches, Antipolo, and Deparo wait for passengers. Those bound for Novaliches are available 24/7, while vans going to Antipolo and Deparo are available from 5AM to 11PM.
On the other side, facing Farmers Market, is the terminal for UV Express heading to Montalban in Rizal, Parang in Marikina, Balibago in Santa Rosa, and Cogeo. These vans also have different operating hours. Vans going to Montalban are available 24/7, while others vary.
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