Navigate the LRT-2 East Extension. Guides for SM Marikina, Masinag Hub, and the Antipolo uphill jeepney routes. Master the East-Metro commute.
Antipolo Marikina: The East Gate “Elevation Gap”
- The LRT-2 East Extension, which has transformed Masinag and Marikina-Pasig into the primary “climbing” points for the Sierra Madre foothills.
- Primary Anchors: Antipolo (Masinag) Station (East Terminal) and Marikina-Pasig Station (The Mall Link).
Key Takeaways
- The “Mall-to-Platform” Link
- At the Marikina-Pasig Station, you have direct, indoor footbridge access to SM City Marikina and Robinsons Metro East.
- Use these malls as your “staging area” for air-conditioned waiting.
- The “Antipolo Loop” Logic
- From the Masinag Station, transport is split:
- Up-hill: Toward Antipolo Cathedral/Upper Antipolo.
- Down-hill: Toward Cogeo/Padilla
- From the Masinag Station, transport is split:
- Flood Awareness
- The Marikina-Pasig Station is built high for a reason. During heavy rain, the Marikina River can swell. The station remains operational, but the jeepney routes below (to Marikina Proper) may be diverted or suspended.
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The Marcos Highway Walkway: The Path: SM Marikina ➡️ Marikina-Pasig Station ➡️ Robinsons Metro East ➡️ Ayala Malls Feliz.
Operational Note: This is the most modern “Mall Crawl” in the East.
Navigation Hint: Stay on the elevated footbridges along Marcos Highway. The ground level has heavy truck traffic and narrow sidewalks.
Commuter Survival Tip: “The Katipunan Backdoor”
If the LRT-2 has a service interruption, don’t wait for a bus on Marcos Highway. Take a “Marikina-Pasig” trike to the Riverbanks Center, then take a jeepney to Katipunan. From there, you can access the rest of Quezon City much more easily.
Important Sites & Street-Level Access
- Marikina Proper (Sta. Elena).
- Location: Marikina Proper (Sta. Elena).
- Access: Ride a “Marikina/Bayan” labeled jeepney from the ground level of the Marikina-Pasig Station.
- Ateneo de Manila / Miriam College / UP Diliman:
- Location: Katipunan Ave.
- Access: Ride the LRT-2 Westbound to Katipunan Station (3-4 stops away). This is the fastest “Student Commute” in the East.
- SM Marikina / Bridgetowne BPO Clusters:
- Location: Marcos Highway and C-5.
- Access: Walk from Marikina-Pasig Station for SM Marikina.
- For Bridgetowne (Accenture/Concentrix), take a “Pasig/Junction” jeepney from the station
- Antipolo Cloud 9 / Sumulong Nightlife:
- Location: Sumulong Highway.
- Access: Ride an “Antipolo/Sumulong” jeepney from the Masinag Station. This area is famous for “Overlooking” restaurants and views of the Manila skyline.
- SM City Masinag:
- Location: Marcos Highway cor. Sumulong Highway.
- Access: Direct Access via the Antipolo (Masinag) LRT Station footbridge.
- Marikina Valley Medical Center:
- Location: Sumulong Highway cor. Gil Fernando Ave.
- Access: Walk from the Marikina-Pasig Station (approx. 8 mins) or take a short trike ride.
- Antipolo City Hall (Annex):
- Location: Near the Masinag intersection.
- Access: Walkable from the Masinag Station.
Antipolo Marikina The “Cogeo” Jeep
- The Cogeo Hub: Located at the Masinag intersection. These jeeps are the “mountain climbers” of the East, taking passengers deep into the Sierra Madre foothills and Rizal province.
- Trike Zones: Marikina is famous for its organized trike system. Fares are standardized by the LGU. Always look for the fare matrix posted inside the sidecar.
Return Logic (The Exit Strategy)
- To Manila (Recto/Quiapo): Head to the LRT-2 Westbound (any station). It is the only way to bypass the Santolan/Marcos Highway bottleneck.
- To Makati/BGC: Head to Marikina-Pasig Station. Take a “UV Express” labeled “Ayala” or “BGC” from the Robinsons Metro East terminal.
- To Quezon City (Cubao): Take the LRT-2 Westbound to Araneta Center-Cubao Station.
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