If you&rsquo;ve ever wanted to travel the entire stretch of EDSA without getting trapped in endless traffic, the EDSA Carousel might be your best bet. Running from Monumento in Caloocan to PITX in Para&ntilde;aque, this bus route offers a smoother and faster way to explore Metro Manila. The EDSA Carousel makes it easy to get from one hub to another&mdash;without the usual chaos of the road.
The EDSA Carousel stops at major city centers and connects with key train lines like MRT-3 and LRT-1. It operates 24/7, so even night owls and early birds can rely on it to get around. While buses come frequently during the day, expect a slower pace between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. The air-conditioned buses keep rides cool and comfortable, but it&rsquo;s smart to bring a jacket if you get cold easily. With around 250,000 passengers using it daily, it can get crowded during rush hour&mdash;but it&rsquo;s still one of the quickest ways to cross the metro.
Reaching the stations usually means crossing a footbridge or concourse, since most stops are located at EDSA&rsquo;s central point. Select stations like Monumento, SM North EDSA, Guadalupe, and One Ayala have elevators or escalators for easier access. Once at the platform, line up by direction, wait for the bus, and pay the conductor once you&rsquo;re seated. Fares start at ₱15 and go up based on distance, with discounts for students, seniors, and PWDs. An end-to-end trip from Monumento to PITX costs ₱74.50.
Here&rsquo;s the full list of stops if you&rsquo;re planning your trip:
Northbound (PITX to Monumento) PITX (LRT-1 transfer) City of Dreams DFA SM Mall of Asia Roxas Boulevard Taft Avenue One Ayala (MRT-3 transfer) Buendia Guadalupe (MRT-3 transfer) Ortigas (MRT-3 transfer) Santolan-Annapolis (MRT-3 transfer) Main Avenue Nepa Q-Mart Kamuning (MRT-3 transfer) Quezon Avenue (MRT-3 transfer) Philam North Avenue (MRT-3 transfer) SM North EDSA Fernando Poe Jr. / Roosevelt Kaingin Balintawak (LRT-1 transfer) Bagong Barrio Monumento
Southbound (Monumento to PITX) Monumento Bagong Barrio Balintawak (LRT-1 transfer) Kaingin Fernando Poe Jr. / Roosevelt (LRT-1 transfer) SM North EDSA North Avenue (MRT-3 transfer) Philam Quezon Avenue Kamuning (MRT-3 transfer) Nepa Q-Mart Main Avenue Santolan-Annapolis (MRT-3 transfer) Ortigas (MRT-3 transfer) Guadalupe (MRT-3 transfer) Buendia (MRT-3 transfer) One Ayala (MRT-3 transfer) Tramo Taft Avenue (MRT-3 transfer) Roxas Boulevard SM Mall of Asia DFA Ayala Malls / Aseana PITX (LRT-1 transfer)
Since its launch in 2020, the EDSA Carousel has grown into a symbol of more organized and accessible transport in the city. With ongoing upgrades and a ₱212-million rehabilitation program improving stations and footbridges, this system continues to evolve. So if you&rsquo;re up for a different kind of city adventure, hop on the EDSA Carousel!