Are you planning to navigate Metro Manila? Look no further than the Metro Rail Transit Line 3, also known as the MRT Line 3, MRT-3 or Metrostar Express. This light rapid transit system is a convenient and reliable mode of transportation if you’re looking to explore the major cities in NCR.
The MRT Line 3 follow the alignment of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA). This line is unique in its combination of light rail and rapid transit features, providing a smooth and seamless journey for its passengers.
With total grade separation and high passenger output, the MRT Line 3 is the choice for travelers looking to get around the Metro. It’s route and station stops allows you to access the cities of Pasay, Parañaque, Makati, Taguig, Mandaluyong, Pasig, San Juan, Manila, and Quezon City.
In this post, we will be providing a comprehensive list of train stations located on the MRT Line 3 for your convenience. From north to south, we will be detailing all the stops, making it easier for you to plan your itinerary and make the most out of your trip to Metro Manila.
Contents
- 1 North Avenue MRT 3 Station
- 2 Quezon Avenue MRT 3 Station
- 3 GMA Kamuning MRT 3 Station
- 4 Araneta Center Cubao MRT 3 Station
- 5 Santolan MRT 3 Station
- 6 Ortigas MRT 3 Station
- 7 Shaw MRT 3 Station
- 8 Boni MRT 3 Station
- 9 Guadalupe MRT 3 Station
- 10 Buendia MRT 3 Station
- 11 Ayala MRT 3 Station
- 12 Magallanes MRT 3 Station
- 13 Taft MRT 3 Station
North Avenue MRT 3 Station
North Avenue MRT 3 station is in the neighborhood of Diliman, Quezon City. It sits at the intersection of two major thoroughfares, EDSA and North Avenue.
As the northernmost stop on the line, it serves as the North Terminus of MRT Line 3.
The station is just steps away from TriNoma, and in close proximity to SM City North EDSA.
Landmarks:
- TriNoma
- SM City North EDSA
- SM Cyber West Avenue
- Ayala Malls Vertis North
- Veritas Tower
- Philippine College of Surgeons
- UNTV Broadcast Center
- Triangle Park
- Veterans Memorial Medical Center
- Vertis North
- Philippine Science High School Main Campus
- Quezon City Science High School
- Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife Center
- Philippine Medical Association secretariat
- Phil-Am
Quezon Avenue MRT 3 Station
Conveniently located in the heart of Diliman, Quezon City is the Quezon Avenue MRT station. From the station, you can ride a jeep to Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City Hall, Triangle Park, and UP Diliman.
Landmarks:
- PAGASA Complex
- Quezon City Hall
- Office of the Ombudsman
- Quezon Memorial Circle
- Triangle Park
- Court of Tax Appeals
- ABS-CBN
- Lung Center of the Philippines
- Centris Walk Shopping Centers
- UP Diliman
GMA Kamuning MRT 3 Station
Located near bustling establishments in Scout Triangle and Timog Avenue in Diliman, Quezon City is the GMA-Kamuning MRT station. The station is just a walking distance to Kamuning Road, the GMA Network Center and close to the Victoria Sports Tower.
Landmarks:
- Kamuning Road
- GMA Network Center
- Timog Avenue
- Scout Triangle
- Victoria Sports Tower
- Department of Public Works and Highways
- Anchor Tower
- Quezon City 2nd District Engineering Office
- Land Transportation Office
- Philippine Statistics Authority
- Quezon Memorial Circle
- Philippine Heart Center
- East Avenue
- Quezon City Hall (in Triangle Park)
Araneta Center Cubao MRT 3 Station
Araneta Center Cubao MRT 3 Station is a busy transportation hub in Quezon City, Philippines, serving as a transfer point for commuters using the Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 3.
You should alight in this station if you need to use LRT 2 Megatren that has the Recto to Antipolo route. You can follow the pathway that goes to Gateway Mall which has connection to LRT 2 purple line.
The station provides convenient access to various shopping, dining, and entertainment options at the nearby Araneta Center. It also has connections to other modes of transportation like provincial buses going to northern Luzon and jeepneys plying the Quezon City, Manila and Rizal route.
Landmarks:
- Quezon Avenue
- Araneta City
- LRT Line 2
- Farmers Plaza
- Aurora Boulevard
- Gateway Mall
- Kalayaan Avenue
- Ali Mall
Santolan MRT 3 Station
Santolan MRT 3 Station located in EDSA is surrounded by major landmarks such as Santolan Road, Camp Aguinaldo and Camp Crame. The station allows convenient travel to those looking to go to Libis Quezon City, San Juan, and Manila.
Landmarks:
- Santolan Road
- Armed Forces of the Philippines
- Department of National Defense Headquarters
- Camp Aguinaldo
- Camp Crame
- Philippine National Police Headquarters
- AFPLSAI Building (inside Camp Aguinaldo)
- V.V. Soliven Building
- Greenhills Shopping district
- Greenhills North/Northeast villages
- Barangay Wack-Wack Greenhills
Ortigas MRT 3 Station
Ortigas MRT 3 Station is situated in the Ortigas Business District and is surrounded by renowned landmarks such as the Asian Development Bank, Ortigas Center, POEA, EDSA Shrine, and SM Megamall.
Landmarks:
- Ortigas Avenue
- Ortigas Business District
- Saint Pedro Poveda College
- SM Megamall
- Robinsons Galleria
- La Salle Green Hills
- Asian Development Bank
- EDSA Shrine
- The Podium
- Meralco Theater
- St. Francis Square Mall
- The Medical City
- San Miguel Corporation
- Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)
- Securities and Exchange Commission
- Crowne Plaza
- Holiday Inn
- Oakwood Premier
Shaw MRT 3 Station
Shaw MRT 3 Station is considered as the central station of MRT Line 3 and it is located in Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong.
It connects to Shangri-La Mall, Starmall, and Greenfield District. The station is right in the intersection of the EDSA-Shaw Flyover, making it a convenient location for both shopping and traveling. There are jeepneys that can take you to Pasig City or to Quiapo, Manila.
Landmarks:
- Shaw Boulevard
- Shangri-La Plaza
- Greenfield Business Districts
- Ortigas Center
- Wack Wack Golf and Country Club
- Capitol Commons
- Astoria Plaza
- Lourdes School of Mandaluyong
- University of Asia and the Pacific
- Department of Education
- San Miguel Corporation
- Eurotel
- Cityland Grand Central
- SM Megamall
- EDSA Shangri-La Hotel
- Starmall EDSA
- Pavilion Mall (formerly EDSA Central)
- CNN Philippines
Boni MRT 3 Station
Boni MRT Line 3 Station is in Pioneer, Mandaluyong City and has access to SM Lightmall and SMDC Light Residences. You should alight in this station if you need to go to Capitolio, Pasig or to the Mandaluyong City Hall.
Landmarks:
- Boni Avenue
- Light Mall
- SMDC Light Residences
- TV5 Media Center
- Rizal Technological University
- Pioneer Woodlands Condominium
- Paragon Plaza Building
- Philippine Red Cross
- Globe Telecom Plaza
- Robinsons Cybergate
- Forum Robinsons
- Go Hotel
Guadalupe MRT 3 Station
Guadalupe MRT 3 Station is connected to Guadalupe commercial complex in Makati City. The station is near the Guadalupe Bridge. Landmarks nearby include the Rockwell Center, and San Carlos Seminary. You need to alight in this station if you need to go to Makati City Hall (via jeepney in JP Rizal). It’s also the station you need to alight if you need to go to Pateros.
Landmarks:
- Guadalupe Commercial Complex
- Rockwell Center
- Power Plant Mall
- University of Makati
- Makati City Hall (via J. P. Rizal Avenue)
- Nuestra Señora de Gracia Church
- Loyola Memorial Chapels & Crematorium
- Guadalupe Nuevo Cloverleaf Park
- San Carlos Seminary
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary
Buendia MRT 3 Station
Buendia MRT 3 Station is in Buendia Avenue, Makati City. You can ride a jeepney to go to Makati Business District and Paseo De Roxas.
Landmarks:
- Buendia Avenue
- Forbes Park
- Banco de Oro Head Office
- Jupiter Street
- Department of Energy
- Department of Trade and Industry
- Urdaneta Villages
- Makati Avenue
- Bel-Air
- Development Bank of the Philippines Head Office
- Metrobank Head Office
- Makati Medical Center
- Makati Central Business District
Ayala MRT 3 Station
Ayala MRT 3 Station is in the heart of the bustling Ayala Center commercial district and the Makati Business District.
It connects to SM Makati and Glorietta Malls. Forbes Village is nearby. Five star Hotels is within the vicinity.
If you need to go to BGC (Bonifacio Global City) or Market Market, you can ride the BGC bus when you exit in the North side.
Landmarks:
- Ayala Avenue
- Glorietta Malls
- Ayala Center
- SM Makati
- The Landmark
- Rustan’s
- Greenbelt
- Makati Central Business District
- Forbes Park
- Ayala Museum
- Ayala Triangle Gardens
- Urdaneta villages
- Bonifacio Global City (via McKinley Road)
- Standard Chartered Bank Philippines Head Office
- Bank of the Philippine Islands
- Peninsula Manila
- Citibank Philippines Head Office
- Hotel Celeste
- Crown Regency Hotel
- HSBC Philippines Head Office
- Asian Institute of Management
- Makati Diamond Hotel
- Apartment Ridge row
- China Bank Head Office
- Astoria Greenbelt
- Dasmariñas village
- Dusit Thani Manila
- Ascott Makati
- Jinjiang Inn Makati
- Makati Shangri-La Hotel
- Filipinas Heritage Library
- Holiday Inn & Suites Makati
Magallanes MRT 3 Station
Magallanes MRT 3 Station is right in the intersection of EDSA and South Luzon Expressway. The station is surrounded by landmarks such Magallanes Center, Ecology Village, and Dasmariñas Village
Landmarks:
- South Luzon Expressway
- Colegio San Agustin-Makati
- Asia Pacific College
- Makati Cinema Square
- Alphaland Southgate Mall Tower
- Chino Roces Avenue
- Don Bosco Technical Institute
- Levi’s Head Office
- San Lorenzo Place Mall
- Makati Hope Christian School
- GlaxoSmithKline Head Office
- Assumption College
- Teleperformance
- Magallanes Center
- Ecology Village
- Dasmariñas Village
Taft MRT 3 Station
Taft MRT 3 Station is the South Terminus of MRT Line 3 and in the intersection of Taft Avenue and EDSA.
If you need to go to establishments in Taft Avenue, you can take the LRT Line 1 Station nearby, which have stops in the DFA Head Office, De La Salle University, UP Manila, Luneta Park, Manila City Hall, Quiapo Church, and University Belt.
The Taft MRT Line 3 Station provides convenient stopover for those going and coming from NAIA, the country’s international airport. Nearby landmarks include the Baclaran Church and SM Mall of Asia.
Landmarks:
- Taft Avenue
- LRT Line 1
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport (via NAIA Expressway)
- Baclaran Church
- Metropoint Mall Saver’s Square
- Heritage Hotel
- Bay City
- Manila Tytana College (Manila Doctors College)
- SMX Convention Center
- SM Mall of Asia
- San Juan de Dios Hospital and College
- Victory Liner Bus Terminal
- Mall of Asia Arena
