One of the train systems in National Capital Region, Philippines, the Manila Light Rail Transit System Line 1 (LRT-1) is a major transportation for the public.
The operations of LRT 1 in December 1984, the train line runs on 20 stations, along Taft Avenue, with stations near major landmarks in Paranaque, Pasay, Makati, Manila, Caloocan, and Quezon City. It serves 600,000 up to a million passengers every day from 5am to 12mn.
Learn more about the different LRT-1 stations to make it easy for you in case you ride the LRT 1 for your commute.
List of LRT-1 Stations
Baclaran LRT 1 Station
The Baclaran Station of the LRT 1 is located, right at the heart of the Baclaran Market, just a walking distance to Baclaran Church.
Landmarks:
- Baclaran Redemptorist Church
- Baclaran Public Market
- Solaire Resort and Casino
- City of Dreams
- Coastal Mall
EDSA LRT 1 Station
The LRT 1 station of EDSA is considered as one the busiest LRT-1 stations since it has link to MRT-2 which runs through EDSA.
Landmarks:
- Metropoint Mall
- Heritage Hotel
- SM Mall of Asia
- San Juan de Dios Hospital
Libertad LRT 1 Station
The LRT 1 station in Libertad is in Arnaiz Street, and near Cuneta Astrodome. This station is near Department of Foreign Affairs, Japanese Embassy, and Annex of US Embassy.
Landmarks:
- HK Sun Plaza
- Libertad Market
- Victory Pasay Mall
- Department of Foreign Affairs
- US Embassy (Annex)
- Japanese Embassy
- Cuneta Astrodome
Gil Puyat LRT 1 Station
If you need to go to Makati City, you should alight in the LRT 1 station in Gil Puyat, Buendia. It is near CCP Complex, Philippine Senate, and GSIS.
Landmarks:
- Cartimar Shopping Center
- Arellano University
- Philippine Law School
- CCP Complex
- GSIS Complex
- Philippine Senate
Vito Cruz LRT 1 Station
The LRT 1 Station in Vito Cruz is near the campuses of De La Salle University, College of Saint Benilde, and Saint Scholastica’s College. It is also near Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Landmarks:
- De La Salle University
- College of Saint Benilde
- Scholastica’s College
- Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
- Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
- Harrison Plaza
Quirino LRT 1 Station
The LRT 1 station in Quirino is near Malate Church, Manila Zoo and Manila Yacht Club. It is also walking distance to Remedios Circle and Adriatico Street.
Landmarks:
- Manila Yacht Club
- Manila Zoo
- Malate Church
- Plaza Rajah Sulayman
- Remedios Circle
- Adriatico Street
Pedro Gil LRT 1 Station
Located in Herran, the LRT 1 Station in Pedro Gil is near popular landmarks like Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines (Manila Campus), Robinson’s Place Manila, Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila. It is also near major univerities and colleges which makes it a hub for students and professors.
Landmarks:
- University of the Philippines (Manila Campus)
- Philippine Women’s University
- Philippine Christian University
- Saint Paul University – Manila
- Philippine General Hospital
- Robinson’s Place Manila
- Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila
UN Avenue LRT 1 Station
The LRT Station 1 in United Nation Avenue is near major landmarks such as Luneta Park, National Museum, Manila Ocean Park, National Library, Malacanang Park. It is also near government agencies and universities.
Landmarks:
- Luneta Park
- National Museum
- National Library
- Manila Ocean Park
- Department of Tourism
- National Bureau of Investigation
- Department of Justice
- Malacanang Park
- Supreme Court of the Philippines
- Philippine Normal University
- Adamson University
- Emilio Aguinaldo College
- Technological University of the Philippines
Central Terminal LRT-1 Station
The LRT-1 Station Central Terminal is the midpoint of the LRT 1 and it’s located in the heart of the City of Manila. There are many popular landmarks near the station such as the Manila City Hall, Liwasang Bonifacio, and several big colleges and universities.
Landmarks:
- City Hall of Manila
- Liwasang Bonifacio
- Manila Central Post Office
- National Museum of Fine Arts
- Manila Metropolitan Theater
- Lyceum of the Philippines
- Mapua Institute of Technology
- Colegio de San Juan de Letran
Carriedo LRT-1 Station
Landmarks:
- Quiapo Church
- Escolta Street
- Plaza Lacson
- Arroceros Forest Park
- Liwasang Bonifacio
- Philippine Postal Corporation
- FEU University
Doroteo Jose LRT-1 Station
Landmarks:
- Isetann Cinema Recto
- Fabella Memorial Hospital
- Genesis Transport Service
- Bataan Transit
- Philippine Rabbit Bus Lines
Bambang LRT-1 Station
Landmarks:
- University of Santo Tomas
- Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center
- Metropolitan Medical Center
- Hope Christian School
Tayuman LRT-1 Station
Landmarks:
- Department of Health
- San Lazaro Hospital
- Dangwa Flower Market
- Espirito Santo Church
Blumentritt LRT-1 Station
Landmarks:
- SM San Lazaro
- San Roque de Manila Parish
- Blumentritt Flea Market
- Chinese General Hospital
- Manila North Cemetery
Abad Santos LRT-1 Station
Landmarks:
- Ospital ng Tondo
- Manila Chinese Cemetery
- Joseph School
R. Papa LRT-1 Station
Landmarks:
- Barrio Ebrero Elementary School
- Marulas Elementary School
- La Loma Church
- La Loma Cemetery
5th Avenue LRT-1 Station
Landmarks:
- Ung Siu Si Buddhist Temple
- Thai To Taoist Temple Pagoda
- Philippine Cultural College
- Northern Rizal Yorkin Chinese School
Monumento LRT-1 Station
Landmarks:
- Monumento Circle
- Puregold Monumento
- Victory Central Mall
- Malabon Zoo
- Araneta Square Mall
- Parco Supermarket
- Caloocan City Public Library
- Our Lady of Grace Shrine
Balintawak LRT-1 Station
Landmarks:
- EDSA-Cloverleaf Interchange
- Balintawak Market
- Cry of Balintawak Monument
- Ayala Mall Cloverleaf
- Joseph the Worker Parish Church
- The Cloverleaf Estate
- Balintawak Home Depot
- Wilcon Builders Depot
Roosevelt LRT-1 Station
Landmarks:
- Munoz Market
- S&R Congressional
- STI College Munoz-EDSA
- AMA Computer University
- Inglesia ni Cristo Bago Bantay
- Quezon City General Hospital
- Congressional Arcade Building
Conclusion
The LRT-1 is fast, affordable and convenient way of public transportation if you need to travel along the cities of Caloocan, Quezon City, Manila, Makati, Pasay, and Paranaque. Do you regularly ride the LRT-1 transportation line? Please do share in our comment section below.
