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).
WHAT'S IN THIS GUIDE?
Reminders
- The EDSA Carousel Northbound route has 23 stops, while the Southbound route has 24 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-3 and LRT-1 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-3 and LRT-1 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-3 and LRT-1 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 Busway Northbound
EDSA Carousel Northbound Bus Stops
Here are the 23 northbound EDSA carousel bus stops — from PITX to Monumento.
Bus Stop 1: PITX
Location: Parañaque
Platform Type: Terminal
Nearest Train Station: LRT-1 Asia World-PITX
Bus Stop 2: City of Dreams
Location: Parañaque
Platform Type: Curbside
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 3: DFA Aseana
Location: Parañaque
Platform Type: Curbside
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 4: SM Mall of Asia (MOA)
Location: Pasay
Platform Type: Curbside
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 5: Roxas Boulevard
Location: Pasay
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 6: Taft Avenue
Location: Pasay
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: LRT-1 EDSA & MRT-3 Taft Avenue
Bus Stop 7: Ayala
Location: Makati
Platform Type: Curbside
Nearest Train Station: MRT-3 Ayala
Bus Stop 8: Buendia
Location: Makati
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: MRT-3 Buendia
Bus Stop 9: Guadalupe
Location: Makati
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: MRT-3 Guadalupe
Bus Stop 10: Ortigas
Location: Mandaluyong
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: MRT-3 Ortigas
Bus Stop 11: Santolan
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: MRT-3 Santolan-Annapolis
Bus Stop 12: Main Avenue
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 13: Nepa Q Mart (Mega Q-Mart)
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stp 14: Kamuning
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: MRT-3 GMA-Kamuning
Bus Stop 15: Quezon Avenue
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: MRT-3 Quezon Avenue
Bus Stop 16: Philam
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 17: North Avenue
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: MRT-3 North Avenue
Bus Stop 18: SM North EDSA
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 19: Fernando Poe Jr. (Roosevelt)
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: LRT-1 Fernando Poe Jr. (Roosevelt)
Bus Stop 20: Kaingin Road
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 21: Balintawak
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: LRT-1 Balintawak
Bus Stop 22: Bagong Barrio
Location: Caloocan
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stp 23: Monumento
Location: Caloocan
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: LRT-1 Monumento
EDSA Carousel Northbound Fare Matrix
Below is the fare matrix for northbound buses, as of October 2025:
EDSA Busway Southbound
EDSA Carousel Southbound Bus Stops
Here are the 24 southbound EDSA carousel bus stops — from Monumento to PITX.
Bus Stop 1: Monumento
Location: Caloocan
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: LRT-1 Monumento
Bus Stop 2: Bagong Barrio
Location: Caloocan
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 3: Balintawak
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: LRT-1 Balintawak
Bus Stop 4: Kaingin Road
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 5: Fernando Poe Jr. (Roosevelt)
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: LRT-1 Fernando Poe Jr. (Roosevelt)
Bus Stop 6: SM North EDSA
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 7: North Avenue
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: MRT-3 North Avenue
Bus Stop 8: Philam
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 9: Quezon Avenue
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: MRT-3 Quezon Avenue
Bus Stp 10: Kamuning
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: MRT-3 GMA-Kamuning
Bus Stop 11: Nepa Q Mart (Mega Q-Mart)
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 12: Main Avenue
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 13: Santolan
Location: Quezon City
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: MRT-3 Santolan-Annapolis
Bus Stop 14: Ortigas
Location: Mandaluyong
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: MRT-3 Ortigas
Bus Stop 15: Guadalupe
Location: Makati
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: MRT-3 Guadalupe
Bus Stop 16: Buendia
Location: Makati
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: MRT-3 Buendia
Bus Stop 17: One Ayala
Location: Makati
Platform Type: Terminal
Nearest Train Station: MRT-3 Ayala
Bus Stop 18: Tramo
Location: Pasay
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 19: Taft Avenue
Location: Pasay
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: LRT-1 EDSA & MRT-3 Taft Avenue
Bus Stop 20: Roxas Boulevard
Location: Pasay
Platform Type: Median
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 21: SM Mall of Asia (MOA)
Location: Pasay
Platform Type: Curbside
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 22: DFA/Shell/Starbucks
Location: Parañaque
Platform Type: Curbside
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 23: Ayala Malls by the Bay
Location: Parañaque
Platform Type: Curbside
Nearest Train Station: None
Bus Stop 24: PITX
Location: Parañaque
Platform Type: Terminal
Nearest Train Station: LRT-1 Asia World-PITX
EDSA Carousel Southbound Fare Matrix
Below is the fare matrix for southbound buses, as of October 2025:
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? If you need to stay overnight in Manila before heading to your final stop, you won’t have to look far! In October 2025, Dormitos opened its branch at PITX. It features sleeping pods similar to those in Japanese capsule hotels. You can find it on the second level, near Ticket Booth 4.
If you want a full-service hotel, here are some options near the landport that you can check out:
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Find more Hotels Near PITX!
Updates Log
2025.11.07 – Updated info and added SM MOA Northbound, fare matrices, and photos
2025.03.16 – Added Philam, Kamuning, and SM North EDSA stops
2025.01.20 – Updated stops and added cities and platform locations; updated list of hotel suggestions near PITX
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
Related Article: How to Get from Manila Airport (NAIA) to PITX
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From DFA Aseana, how do I go to Guadalupe using Carousel? Or is there an easier way to commute aside from Carousel and Grab?
HI! You can just get on a northbound EDSA carousel bus from DFA Aseana, and then alight at Guadalupe bus stop. 🙂