Ayala MRT Station, situated in the heart of Makati's Central Business District (CBD), is a pivotal node in Metro Manila's transportation network. As one of the busiest stations on the MRT Line 3 (MRT-3), it serves as a gateway to major commercial, financial, and cultural landmarks.

Location & Overview

MRT Line 3 at Ayala Station

Address: EDSA, San Lorenzo & Dasmariñas, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

Line: MRT-3 (Metro Rail Transit Line 3)

Station Code: AY

Structure: Concourse level is elevated; platform level is underground

Platforms: 2 side platforms

Tracks: 2

Opened: July 20, 2000

Operator: Department of Transportation

Ownership: Metro Rail Transit Corporation

MRT-3 Stations Map

Ayala Station is uniquely designed with an elevated concourse and underground platforms, a feature it shares only with Buendia Station on the MRT-3 line. It is strategically located near Ayala Center and Ayala Avenue, hence its name.

Routes & Connectivity

Ayala Station is the 11th station southbound to Taft Avenue and the 3rd station northbound to North Avenue on the MRT-3 line.

Stairs to the entry/exit platform

It is one of six stations on the line where passengers can transfer to the opposite direction without paying a new fare, thanks to its layout.

Transportation Links

Ayala Station serves as a major transportation hub with various options:

Left to Right: McKinley Exchange Corporate Center, Ayala Station, One Ayala

Buses

EDSA Carousel buses are accessible via One Ayala.
Point-to-point (P2P) buses are available at One Ayala, The Landmark, Greenbelt, and Legazpi Village.

Jeepneys

Routes to Makati CBD, Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Pateros, and Pasay are accessible from McKinley Road, One Ayala, or The Landmark.

UV Express

Services to Metro Manila and nearby provinces are available at One Ayala.

BGC Bus

The terminal at McKinley Exchange Corporate Center offers buses to various destinations in BGC.

Taxis

Available at McKinley Exchange Corporate Center, SM Makati, Glorietta 4, and The Landmark.

Bicycle Sharing

Moovr provides bicycle-sharing services with a rental hub at the southbound entrance of Ayala Station.

Operating Hours

The station operates daily with the following schedules:

Weekdays:

First train: 4:36 AM (North Avenue Station), 5:18 AM (Taft Avenue Station)
Last train: 9:30 PM (North Avenue Station), 10:11 PM (Taft Avenue Station)

Saturdays:

First train: 4:37 AM (North Avenue Station), 5:18 AM (Taft Avenue Station)
Last train: 9:30 PM (North Avenue Station), 10:08 PM (Taft Avenue Station)

Sundays/Holidays:

First train: 4:38 AM (North Avenue Station), 5:19 AM (Taft Avenue Station)
Last train: 9:30 PM (North Avenue Station), 10:09 PM (Taft Avenue Station)

Access to One Ayala

Nearby Landmarks & Attractions

Ayala Station offers direct access to several key destinations:

Shopping Centers:

SM Makati
Glorietta
Greenbelt
Park Square

Business & Financial Institutions:

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
China Bank
HSBC Philippines
Citibank Philippines
Standard Chartered Bank Philippines

Hotels:

Ascott Makati
Holiday Inn & Suites Makati
Fairmont Makati/Raffles Makati
Makati Shangri-La Hotel
The Peninsula Manila
Dusit Thani Manila
Crown Regency Hotel
Hotel Celeste
Jinjiang Inn Makati
Astoria Greenbelt
Makati Diamond Hotel
New World Makati Hotel

Cultural & Educational Sites:

Ayala Triangle Gardens
Ayala Museum
Filipinas Heritage Library
Asian Institute of Management

Some stores at Ayala Station in 2019

ALSO IN MAKATI

Directions from Ayala Station

From Ayala Station, commuters can easily reach various destinations:

Ayala Triangle Gardens: Approximately 1.4 km away; accessible via a 17-minute walk, a 4-minute bus ride costing ₱14–22, or a 2-minute taxi ride costing ₱65–80.
Bonifacio Global City (BGC): Accessible via BGC Bus from the terminal at McKinley Exchange Corporate Center.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA): Reachable by taking the MRT-3 southbound to Taft Avenue Station, then transferring to a bus or taxi heading to NAIA.

Ayala Station entry/exit and ticketing platform

Ayala MRT Station stands as a vital hub in Metro Manila's transit system, offering seamless connectivity to various parts of the city and serving as a gateway to Makati's bustling commercial and cultural centers.

MRT-3 Stations

Here are the MRT-3 Stations:

North Avenue
Quezon Avenue
GMA Kamuning
Araneta Center-Cubao
Santolan-Annapolis
Ortigas
Shaw Boulevard
Boni
Guadalupe
Buendia
Ayala
Magallanes
Taft Avenue

Visit my MRT-3 Stations, Landmarks and Transfers Guide to learn more.

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MRT-3 Ayala Station Guide: Location, Schedule, Nearby Landmarks and Destinations