Gateway Hub · MOA / Aseana / Bay Area
Moving Around the Bay Area
Transit logic for commuters and visitors in the SM Mall of Asia complex, Aseana City, Entertainment City, and the wider Bay City corridor in Pasay and Parañaque.
Mall of Asia(MOA) Aseana city guide provides:
- Walking Path and Transfer Points
- The SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Transit Hub
- Terminals →Operators → Schedules → Fares → Routes
- Important Sites & Street-Level Access
- Local Mode and Return Logic
Built on two parallel north-south arteries: J.W. Diokno Blvd (the mall side) and Macapagal Blvd (the office/casino side).
☎️ 7890 (Action Center Hotline) Department of Transportation (DOTr) → For public transportation services and passenger complaints.
Key Takeaways
- The “Parqal” Spine In 2026, the Parqal Mall is your secret weapon. It is a 5-block-long, climate-controlled “Linear Park” that connects Macapagal Blvd to Diokno Blvd.
- Use it to walk from the Aseana offices to the malls without being exposed to the sun or rain.
- The “Globe” Logic The giant MOA Globe is the transit center. All “yellow” jeepneys and the EDSA Carousel terminate here.
- LRT-1 Extension (New for 2026) Use the Redemptorist-Aseana Station for direct rail access to the Aseana district, bypassing the heavy traffic of Roxas Blvd.
- Major change as of November 16, 2024. The LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 is now operational. Redemptorist–Aseana Station sits at Roxas Blvd corner Bradco Avenue — directly inside the Bay Area.
- This is the closest train station to SM MOA, Aseana City, Parqal Mall, and DFA Aseana. It replaces Baclaran as the southern entry point for anyone coming from Manila by train.
- If you are coming from anywhere along LRT-1 (Quiapo, Ermita, Malate, Makati EDSA, Monumento), you can now ride directly to Aseana Station without transferring to a jeepney at Baclaran.
- The SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Transit Hub (also known as MOA Bus Terminal or SM Mall of Asia Terminal) is a major pick-up/drop-off point in Pasay City, Metro Manila.
- It handles modern jeepneys, UV Express vans, local/city buses, EDSA Carousel stops (curbside at MOA Globe or nearby), and some P2P services.
- It’s located near the mall’s north side/seaside area, with additional loading zones for provincial-style or longer routes.
Bay City Guide – MOA Aseana walking maps and transfer logic
Primary Anchors: SM Mall of Asia (North), Ayala Malls Manila Bay (South), and Parqal (The Connector).
Strategic Navigation Tips
- The Aseana Linear Walk – The Path: LRT-1 Redemptorist-Aseana → Parqal Mall → Ayala Malls Manila Bay →MOA.
Operational Note: This is the most modern walking route in the city. Parqal acts as a shaded tunnel that makes the “massive” distance feel much shorter. - Commuter Survival Tip: “The Sunset Surge” → From 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, the MOA Globe transit area becomes a bottleneck. If you can’t get a ride, walk through Parqal to the Aseana LRT Station. It’s a 15-minute walk, but it guarantees you avoid the 1-hour wait for a bus at the mall.
Local Mode Logic – The “Loopers”
- Yellow Jeepneys (MOA Loop): They circle the entire mall complex. Fare is usually minimum.
- Aseana City Shuttles: Look for the small white/blue buses that specifically serve the office buildings in the Aseana district.
The Exit Strategy
- To the North (QC/Manila): Head to the EDSA Carousel Stop located at the MOA Globe. It is 24/7.
- To the South (Cavite/Alabang): Take a jeepney to PITX (Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange). It is only a 10-minute ride from MOA.
- To Makati: Take the yellow jeepney to MRT-3 Taft Avenue Station, then take the train to Ayala.
Your Transit Options Here
- LRT 1 Redemptorist-Aseana Station
- At Roxas Blvd / Bradco Ave. Serves MOA, Parqal, DFA Aseana, Baclaran Church, Free modern jeepney to Ayala Malls Manila Bay fromhere.
- P15-P43 depending on origin
- EDSA Carousel MOA Busway Station
- Located at South parking Area, corner J.W Diokno Blvd and Pacific Drive. 5-min walk from MOA Arena, Northbound to Monumento, southbound to PITX
- P15-P30 depending on distance
- Jeepney / Multicab MOA North + South Terminal
- North terminal in front of Hypermarket.
- South Terminal in front of Department store
- Jeepney to Baclaran, Pasay Rotonda / MRT Taft, Malibay, Buendia, Vito Cruz
- P13 minimum(regular) / P15 modern jeep
- UV Express MOA South Terminal Vans
- Vans to Cavite (Imus, Molino, Dasmarinas, Bacoor, Naic, Tanza, Tejero, Kawit, Lancaster) and Alabang / Sucat / SM Southmall. Also provincial vans from SM Molino heading to MOA
- P60-P10 to Cavite / south
Key Onward Routes from Here
- Bay Area → Manila (Malate, Ermita, Quiapo, Divisoria)
- LRT-1 from Redemptorist–Aseana northbound. Alight at UN Ave, Central, Carriedo, or Doroteo Jose depending on destination. Or: board jeepney to Buendia / Luneta via Diosdado Macapagal Blvd from North Terminal
- Bay Area → Makati / EDSA Ayala
- LRT-1 from Redemptorist–Aseana northbound to EDSA Station (formerly LRT EDSA / Taft Ave). Transfer to MRT-3 at Taft-EDSA interchange. MRT-3 northbound to Ayala. Total: approx 30–40 min off-peak.
- Bay Area → Cubao / Quezon City
- EDSA Carousel from MOA Busway Station northbound all the way to Cubao or beyond — no transfer needed. Approx 45–60 min off-peak. ₱20–₱25
- Bay Area → NAIA Airport
- LRT-1 from Redemptorist–Aseana southbound to MIA Road Station (nearest to NAIA). Free modern jeepney from MIA Road Station to Ayala Malls Manila Bay connects to airport-area drop-offs. For Terminal 3 specifically, confirm shuttle or Grab connection from MIA Road Station. Do not walk — it is not pedestrian-safe
- Bay Area → Cavite (Imus, Dasmariñas, Bacoor, Molino)
- UV Express from MOA South Terminal. Operates 10AM–10PM. ₱100 flat fare. If traveling before 10AM, take EDSA Carousel to PITX and board provincial bus there
- Bay Area → PITX (Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange)
- EDSA Carousel southbound from MOA Busway Station. Alight at PITX stop. PITX has provincial buses to South Luzon, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, and beyond. LRT-1 southbound to PITX Station also works — direct.
⚠️No vans before 10AM.
The South Terminal UV Express vans to Cavite and Alabang only begin at 10:00 AM. If you need to leave for Cavite before that time, go to PITX via the EDSA Carousel bus (alight at PITX stop) and board provincial buses from there. PITX has early morning departures.
The SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Transit Hub
- Modern Jeepneys / UV Express Vans (shared air-conditioned vans/jeeps, common for Cavite/Laguna southbound):
- P2P (Point-to-Point) Buses (premium air-conditioned, often mall-to-mall or airport links):
- Key routes from MOA: NAIA terminals (e.g., T1/T3 connections), BGC (Bonifacio Global City), some to PITX or other malls.
- Emerging provincial mall-to-mall: SM MOA to SM La Union (Northern Luzon, launching/operational Q1 2026 via DLTB Co./Park Solutions), SM Dasmariñas (Cavite), and potential others like SM Lipa/Batangas (network expanding in 2026).
- Operators: UBE Express (airport-focused), DLTB Co. (new mall-to-mall provincial), others like earlier Green Frog or similar.
- Operating hours: Vary; airport routes frequent (e.g., every 30–60 min), provincial often limited trips (morning/evening peaks).
- Fares: ₱100–₱400+ (e.g., NAIA short hops ~₱100–200; provincial like to La Union likely ₱500+ range, subject to LTFRB approvals).
- EDSA Carousel (public BRT-style buses along EDSA, curbside stops at MOA/SM Mall of Asia):
- Routes: Northbound to Monumento/MCU (via Taft, Ayala, Cubao, etc.); Southbound to PITX (via Roxas Blvd, DFA, City of Dreams).
- Stops near MOA: SM Mall of Asia (curbside, northbound/southbound), Roxas Blvd, DFA/Ayala Malls by the Bay.
- Operating hours: ~4:00 AM to 11:00 PM (some 24/7 extended service).
- Fares: ₱15 min (first ~5 km), up to ₱75.50 max (distance-based, ~₱2.65/km after). E.g., MOA to PITX ~₱15–30; MOA to Taft/Ayala ~₱20–40; full Monumento-PITX ~₱70+.
- Other/Local Buses & Jeeps (along Macapagal Blvd, Seaside Blvd, or nearby EDSA/Roxas):
- Routes: To PITX, Baclaran, Parañaque (e.g., BF Homes), Manila (e.g., Mabini, Quiapo via Roxas), or south to Alabang/Cavite.
- Operators: Various (e.g., local city buses, traditional/modern jeeps).
- Fares: ₱15 min (ordinary), ₱2.25+ increments.
- Nearby/Supporting Transport
- Provincial Expansion Note: New DLTB/Park Solutions mall-to-mall P2P routes (e.g., MOA to La Union, Dasmariñas) are rolling out in 2026 for direct provincial access without traditional terminals.
MOA Terminal Breakdown
MOA North Terminal
In front of SM Hypermarket · Jeepneys + modern jeep
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Baclaran / Heritage / LRT EDSA (MRT Taft–Pasay Rotonda) |
₱13–₱15 · daily |
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Malibay / Five Star / Victory Liner Pasay |
₱13 · daily |
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Blumentritt via Diosdado Macapagal / Roxas Blvd |
₱13–₱15 · daily |
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PITX → Buendia via MOA (Modern Jeep) |
₱13 · passes MOA |
MOA South Terminal
In front of SM Department Store · UV vans + multicab
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Cavite: Imus, Molino, Dasmariñas, Bacoor, Kawit, Rosario, Tanza, Tejero,Lancaster, Naic, Paliparan |
₱100 · 10AM–10PM |
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SM Southmall / Las Piñas |
₱75 · 10AM–10PM |
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Sucat / Parañaque |
₱60 · 10AM–10PM |
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Multicab to MRT Taft below LRT EDSA Station |
₱15 · daily |
What to Know Before you Go
- The Bay Area has two zones: MOA complex (malls, arena, parking) and Aseana City (offices, DFA, Parqal, residential). They are adjacent but not the same address. Know which zone you are heading to before boarding.
- Redemptorist–Aseana Station is at Roxas Blvd corner Bradco Avenue — it is closer to Aseana City and DFA than to the main MOA mall entrance. Walking from the station to the MOA Arena or the SM main mall entrance takes approximately 12–15 minutes. A short jeepney or multicab ride from the station is available.
- The EDSA Carousel MOA Busway Station only opened northbound service in October 2025. Before that, northbound commuters had to go to PITX first. If you are reading an older guide, this information has changed.
- A beep card is required for both LRT-1 and the EDSA Carousel bus. Load up before leaving. You can buy and load beep cards at any LRT-1 station ticket booth.
- Concert and event nights at MOA Arena create extreme congestion at all exit points — jeepney queues, ride-share surge pricing, and Carousel bus crowds all peak simultaneously. If attending an event, stay 30–45 minutes after it ends before attempting to commute. The crowd thins significantly.
- The Bay City area (Solaire, City of Dreams, Okada) has no direct jeepney access inside. Shuttle buses from Solaire and City of Dreams connect to the Parañaque area and Baclaran. These are private shuttles — ask at the property. Grab and taxi are the practical fallback.
Important Sites & Street-Level Access
Recruitment, Training & BPOs
- The E-Com Centers (One to Five E-Com):
- Location: Harbor Drive and Palm Coast Ave (MOA Complex).
- Access: Walkable from the MOA Globe (5–10 mins). These towers house major BPO and Logistics firms.
- Aseana City Business Hub:
- Location: Aseana Ave and Macapagal Blvd.
- Access: Ride the “blue” Aseana shuttle from MOA or Walk through Parqal if coming from Macapagal.
Educational & International Orgs
- National University (NU) MOA:
- Location: Coral Way (near the Arena).
- Access: Walk from the MOA Globe or the MOA Arena.
- DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs) Passport Office:
- Location: ASEANA Business Park, Macapagal Blvd.
- Access: Ride a “Baclaran-MIA” jeepney or alight at the Redemptorist-Aseana LRT Station and walk 8 mins.
Shopping, Transit Malls & Recreation
- IKEA Philippines:
- Location: Between MOA Arena and SMX Convention Center.
- Access: Directly connected to the MOA parking building via footbridges.
- SM By The Bay (Nightlife):
- Location: Seaside Blvd.
- Access: Walk through the main MOA mall to the rear exit. This is the primary recreational zone for sunset views and carnival rides.
Medical & Government
- nter (Aseana – Soon to Rise/Partial):
- Location: Near Parqal and Copeton Baysuites.
- Access: Best accessed via Aseana Avenue.
- Solaire / City of Dreams / Okada (Entertainment City)
- Location: New Seaside Drive / Aseana Ave.
- Access: Ride the free casino shuttles from MOA or take a Taxi/Grab. Walking is not recommended between casinos due to the extreme heat and road width.
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Last updated: March 2026
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