# Manila office transit and commute

> LRT-1, LRT-2, MRT-3, plus the new MRT-7 and PNR.

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/cities/manila/transit-and-commute
**Page type:** city-topic
**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- LRT-1, LRT-2, MRT-3, plus the new MRT-7 and PNR.
- Trophy submarket is Bonifacio Global City (BGC) — anchor for the highest-density Class A.
- Ortigas Center offers a strong commute alternative at lower rent.
- Commute mapping should be done on real headcount postcode data, not abstract isochrones.

## Key facts
- **city**: Manila
- **country**: Philippines
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: ₱1,500/sqm/mo · ≈ $28.4 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $28/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 22.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 3
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 5
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.6%
- **trophySubmarket**: Bonifacio Global City (BGC)

## FAQ
### Which Manila submarket has the best commute economics?
Bonifacio Global City (BGC) typically combines the deepest transit access with the highest rent premium. Ortigas Center is the practical alternative — strong access at materially lower rent.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/manila/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.