LRT 2: Purple Line
The LRT 2 spans 17.6 kilometers and connects the East (Antipolo-Rizal/Marikina) to the West (Recto-Manila).
LRT 2 Fare Matrix
The LRT 2 uses the same Beep Card system as the other lines. Prices were adjusted in late 2023/2024 and remain stable in 2025.
- Minimum Fare: ₱14.00 (Beep) / ₱15.00 (Single Journey)
- Maximum Fare (End-to-End): ₱33.00 (Beep) / ₱35.00 (Single Journey)
- End-to-End Travel Time: Approx. 30–35 minutes from Recto to Antipolo
- Discounts: Seniors/PWD/Students 20% off.
Operating Hours
The LRT 2 typically opens a bit later and closes earlier than the other lines.
- Opening Time: 5:00 AM (Both ends)
- Last Train (Antipolo to Recto): 9:00 PM (Weekends) / 9:30 PM (Weekdays)
- Last Train (Recto to Antipolo): 9:30 PM (Weekends) / 10:00 PM (Weekdays)
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LRT 2: Stations, Notable Establishments/Landmarks & Transit guide
Recto Station
- Manila
- FEU, University of the East, Isetann Recto, Quiapo Church, Divisoria Market, Manila City Hall, Odeon Terminal Mall, Manila Grand Opera Hotel
- Transit: LRT-1 (Doroteo Jose via footbridge); jeepneys to Quiapo/Divisoria. First train: 5:00 AM; Last: 9:30 PM eastbound.
Legarda Station
- Manila
- University Belt (San Sebastian College, San Beda University, CEU, Arellano University), Mendiola Street, Malacañang Palace/Museum, Sampaloc Public Market
- Transit: Jeepneys to San Miguel/Mendiola; near Quiapo.
Pureza Station
- Manila
- PUP Manila (Polytechnic University of the Philippines), Santa Mesa area, SM Savemore Nagtahan, Puregold Sta. Mesa, Santuario del Santo Cristo
- Transit: Jeepneys to Sta. Mesa/Pandacan; near V. Mapa.
V. Mapa Station
- Manila
- SM Centerpoint Sta. Mesa, Puregold V. Mapa, Central Colleges of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
- Transit: Jeepneys to Cubao/Quiapo; major transfer hub.
J. Ruiz Station
- Manila
- Filoil Flying V Arena, Santuario del Santo Cristo, San Juan City Hall (short walk), J. Ruiz Elementary School
- Transit: Jeepneys to San Juan/Greenhills.
Gilmore Station
- Quezon City
- St. Luke’s Medical Center, Robinsons Magnolia (short ride), Gilmore IT Center, Broadway Centrum, Greenhills Shopping Center (nearby)
- Transit:Jeepneys to New Manila/Cubao; tech shops hub.
Betty Go-Belmonte Station
- Quezon City
- New Manila residential area, Broadway Centrum, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Shrine, Immaculate Conception Cathedral
- Transit: Quiet residential; jeepneys to Aurora Blvd.
Araneta Center-Cubao Station
- Quezon City
- Araneta City (Gateway Mall, Farmers Plaza, Ali Mall, Smart Araneta Coliseum), Cubao Expo, Shopwise, Puregold Cubao
- Transit: MRT-3 (Araneta Center-Cubao); major bus/jeepney terminal to provinces/north.
Anonas Station
- Quezon City
- World Citi Medical Center, Anonas City Center, Technological Institute of the Philippines, UP Technohub (nearby)
- Transit: Jeepneys to UP Diliman/Project 3.
Katipunan Station
- Quezon City
- Ateneo de Manila University, Miriam College, UP Diliman (short ride), Regis Center, Eastwood City (nearby)
- Transit: Jeepneys to Katipunan Ave./C-5; university belt.
Santolan Station
- Pasig/Marikina
- Robinsons Metro East, Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall, Sta. Lucia Residences, Riverbanks Center, BFCT East Metro Manila Transport Terminal
- Transit: Jeepneys to Marikina/Pasig; mall hub.
Marikina-Pasig Station
- Marikina
- Marikina River Park, Marikina Sports Center, SM Marikina, Riverbanks Mall, Blue Wave Mall
- Transit: Jeepneys to Marikina City proper; flood-prone area note.
Antipolo Station
- Antipolo
- Metro Antipolo Hospital, Cornel Medical Center, Diocesan Shrine of St. Therese, Golden Meadows Executive Village, Pinto Art Museum (short ride), Cloud9 Antipolo
- Notes: Terminal station; jeepneys to Cogeo/Taytay; parking available.
- First train: 5:00 AM; Last: 9:00 PM westbound.
Vital Inter-Line Transfers
- LRT 2 to LRT-1: At Recto Station, use the long elevated walkway (crossroad bridge) to reach Doroteo Jose Station. It is fully covered and relatively safe.
- LRT 2 to MRT-3: At Araneta-Cubao, you must exit the turnstiles and walk through Gateway Mall and Farmers Plaza.
- Inside Mall Hours: Use the air-conditioned malls. Follow signs for “MRT.”
- Outside Mall Hours: You must walk along the street-level sidewalks of Aurora Blvd and EDSA.
- LRT 2 to PNR: At Pureza Station, you can take a short tricycle or walk to the PNR Sta. Mesa Station for trains heading to Alabang or Laguna.
Key Takeaways
- The Underground Station: Katipunan is the only underground station in the entire system. It can get very humid on the platform, so stay hydrated.
- University Jeeps: If going to UP Diliman, alight at Katipunan, walk under the flyover to the “UP-Katipunan” jeepney terminal.
- Less Crowded: Compared to MRT-3 and LRT-1, the LRT-2 is generally less “packed,” making it a much more comfortable ride during off-peak hours.
- Elevation: The Marikina-Pasig and Antipolo stations are very high. The view of the Marikina Valley during sunset is one of the best “free” sights in the city.
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Last updated: March 2026
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