Perhaps you’ve heard it called Buendia station. But officially we’re standing at Gil Puyat station. This elevated station is part of Manila’s Light Rail Transit Line 1. It serves as a vital artery for commuters in Pasay.
The Gil Puyat station opened to the public on December 1, 1984. It was part of the LRT’s inaugural southern section. This section is known as the Taft Line. Think about that for a moment. This station has been moving people for decades.
The station sits above the intersection of Taft Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue. The station gets its name from the avenue below. This avenue honors Gil Puyat. He was a former senator and statesman. So, as you stand here, you’re standing at a crossroads of history.
Gil Puyat station is the ninth station for trains headed to Fernando Poe Jr. It is the seventeenth station if you’re going towards Dr Santos. It is one of four Line 1 stations serving Pasay. The others are Libertad, EDSA, and Baclaran.
This station is more than just a stop on the line. It is a major transfer point. Many passengers use it to reach the Makati Central Business District.
Need a bus? You are in luck. Bus terminals for city and provincial buses are right beside the station. Buses that travel the Buendia route stop here. You can also catch buses to Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, and Marinduque. Even buses that run along Taft Avenue stop nearby.
Taxis, jeepneys, and tricycles are also readily available. They serve commuters who live farther from the station. A terminal for UV Express vans bound for SM City Fairview is near the station’s east entrance. This station connects you to various points in Metro Manila and beyond.
Since 2024, a BGC Bus route links this station to Bonifacio Global City. The route runs via One Ayala and the McKinley Exchange Corporate Center. This provides an indirect link between the LRT-1 and BGC.
The station’s west platform connects directly to the JAC Liner Terminal and Taft Centrale Mall. It offers seamless transfers for travelers and shoppers. Imagine the thousands who pass through here daily.
This station is a crucial part of Manila’s transportation network. It facilitates movement and commerce. Take a moment to appreciate the station’s role in connecting people and places. It is more than just a station. Gil Puyat station is a gateway.