The SPOT.ph Guide to Navigating PITX

(SPOT.ph) PITX, short for Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange, is the holy grail of all things transportation in, south of, and far beyond Metro Manila. This colossal hub brings together city buses, jeepneys, UV express shuttles, and even provincial buses, all under one roof. It's like a chaotic symphony of engines revving, people rushing, and tickets being handed out like there's no tomorrow. Don't feel bad if you get lost in the shuffle. It's easy to get lost in the bustling terminal but fear not, dear readers, for we are here to equip you with the knowledge to conquer PITX like a boss. 

From finding the right platform to boarding the correct vehicle and even whiling away the hours 'til boarding, we round up everything there is to know about this bustling transport hub down south. So, tighten those shoelaces, and put on your most confident commuter face: We're here to make sense of the chaos that is PITX.

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How to get to PITX

PITX is located in Paranaque City, in the South of Metro Manila. PITX is easily accessible through several modes of transportation like the LRT, buses, jeeps, and UV Express vans. Check out this guide on how to reach the major land port from several key points in the Metro: 

Transportation Options at the PITX

Buses

PITX is considered to be the largest bus terminal in the Metro. It houses several provincial lines and is also a stop for most city buses. The provincial bus routes available in PITX are not only confined to those in Luzon Island. Several buses bound for the Visayas (such as those bound for Iloilo, Bohol, and other Visayan islands) and Mindanao (like those bound for Davao) also have their terminal stations here. 

Also read: The SPOT.ph Guide to Bus Rides You Can Take From PITX

Jeepneys and Modern Urban Vehicles

The "King of Philippine Roads" also make PITX their home. Catch traditional jeepneys bound for:

• Baclaran
• Divisoria (via Taft)
• Divisoria (via Mabini)
• FTI

Aside from traditional PUJs, PITX is also home to the newer and more Modern Jeepneys. Take these Modern Jeepneys for a ride headed to:

• Nichols
• Vito Cruz via Mall of Asia
• Sucat
• Tanza, Cavite
• Dasmarinas, Cavite

Navigating the different areas at PITX

The best tip we can give you so you don't get lost in the 4.5-hectare space PITX occupies is to download the PITX App on the App Store or Google Play. Think of this app as your handy-dandy PITX manual. It has a map feature that carefully details all the major areas in PITX, along with a live list of bus schedules arriving and departing the land port.

But aside from using the app, it is important to know the general lay of the land. PITX has three floors. The first floor is for bus departures, taxi/car pick-ups and drop-offs, and jeepney arrivals and departures. The second floor is solely dedicated to bus arrivals. Lastly, the third floor is mostly open for private car parking and UV Express arrivals and departures. 

Ticketing Booths

Once you have arrived at PITX, you cannot simply ride a bus. You must first book your tickets at the ticketing booths scattered around the terminal. There are several located on the first and second floors. You can only book a ticket to your destination at a specific counter. As of writing, here are the ticket booth assignments in PITX:

Ticket Booth 1 (2/F)

• Bicol Bound Aircon, Luxury/Deluxe Buses
• Visayas Bound (Ormoc & Maasin City- Philtranco)
• Mindanao Bound (Davao City & Cagayan De Oro- Philtranco)

Bus operators selling tickets at Booth 1

• Amihan
• Philtranco
• Alps
• Bicol Isarog
• DLTB
• Superlines
• Raymond
• Tawtrasco
• Cagsawa

Travel Hub (2/F)

• Bicol bound non-air conditioned, a.k.a. ordinary buses

Bus operators selling tickets at Travel Hub

• Amihan
• Philtranco
• Alps
• Bicol Isarog
• DLTB
• Superlines
• Raymond
• Tawtrasco
• Cagsawa

Ticket Booth 3 (2/F)

• Mindoro Bound Buses
• Davao City (DMS) bound Buses

Bus operators selling tickets at Booth 3

• OMTRANSCOOP (Jariv Transport)
• RORO Bus
• Davao Metro Shuttle Corp

Ticket Booth 4 (G/F)

• Batangas bound buses

Bus operators selling tickets at Booth 4

• Ceres-Goldstar
• Alps
• N. Dela Rosa Liner
• DLTB
• Jam Liner

Ticket Booth 6 (G/F)

• Quezon Province-bound buses
• Laguna-bound buses
• Baguio City-bound buses

Bus operators selling tickets at Booth 6

• A&B Liner
• Barney Auto Line
• P&O Transport
• Jam Liner/LLI
• Pangasinan Solid North
• Dela Rosa Express

Note that Ticketing Booth assignments can change as more routes and bus companies use PITX. Make sure to check the signage on the ground or the PITX Facebook page and website for the most updated booth assignments.

Departure Gates

After purchasing your tickets, you may now proceed to your departure gate. You can check the different screens and monitors scattered around PITX for your assigned terminal. Don't worry if your trip schedule is still a little later. There are seats and designated waiting areas near the departure gates.

While gate assignments can change from time to time, you can refer to this general guide just to catch your bearings.

Gate 1 (2/F)

• Trece Martires
• Dasmarinas
• GMA

Gate 2 (2/F)

• Tagaytay- Mendez (Erjohn, San Agustin)
• Tagaytay- Amadeo/ Alfonso (Regal Starliner, CBTSC)
• Long-Haul (Visayas, Mindanao, Mindoro)

Gate 3 (2/F)

• Route 6: Quezon Avenue
• Route 39: NLET
• Route 24: Alabang
• Route 2: Monumento
• Route 2: Monumento/ Route 13: BGC

Gate 4 (2/F)

• Bicol
• Baguio

Gate 5 (G/F)

• Batangas
• Laguna
• Quezon

Gate 6 (G/F)

• Ternate
• Naic
• Cavite City

Gate 7 (G/F)

• Tanza (Mex)
• Dasma (KB)
• Buendia (Beep)
• Taft (Setsco)
• Nichols (BNTSC)
• MIA/Sucat (STDSC)
• Lawton (Dyipko)
• Southmall (ATSC)/ Lawton (Cher)

Gate 10 (G/F)

• EDSA Busway

Amenities at PITX Terminal

Just like airports, there are also amenities and facilities in PITX designed to help make your journey and wait times at the terminal more comfortable. Here are some of the important amenities you can use at the terminal.

Parking

As previously mentioned, PITX's third floor is a dedicated area for private pay parking. On this floor, motorcycles and private cars can be left safely for a fee should riders decide to hop on a bus and continue their trip from PITX. 

Here are the parking fees at PITX:

• Motorcycle Regular Parking Flat Rate - P40
• Cars and Four-Wheeled Vehicle Parking Flat Rate - P60
• Overnight Parking for both motorcycles and cars - P150 + Parking Fee

Restaurants and Food Kiosks at PITX Terminal

No trip should be taken on an empty stomach. Recharge, buy a snack, or have a meal at these food stalls and restaurants in PITX:

Ground Floor

• Kyukyu Ramen
  • Near Ticket Booth 4
  • What to buy: Japanese snacks and noodles
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Razon's by Glenn
  • In front of Escalator 1
  • What to buy: Filipino rice meals and snacks
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• The Famous Belgian Waffle
  • In front of Gate 10
  • What to buy: Waffle sandwiches
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Subway
  • In front of Escalator 2
  • What to buy: Sandwiches
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Krispy Kreme
  • Near Gate 6
  • What to buy: Doughnuts and coffee
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Yellow Cab
  • Near Gate 6
  • What to buy: Pizza, pasta, and chicken
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Mang Inasal
  • Near Ticket Booth 5
  • What to buy: Rice meals
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Goldilocks
  • Near Ticket Booth 5
  • What to buy: Snacks and pastries
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Arcana Lounge Cafe
  • Near Gate 7
  • What to buy: snacks and drinks
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Shawarma Shack
  • In front of Escalator 3
  • What to buy: Shawarma
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Potato Corner
  • Near Gate 8
  • What to buy: Flavored french fries
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Jamaican Pattie
  
  • Near Gate 8
  • What to buy: Meat pies
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• John Lemon
  • Near Gate 8
  • What to buy: Lemonade
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Koomi 
  • Near Gate 8
  • What to buy: Frozen yogurt and yogurt drinks
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Hen Lin
  • Near Gate 8
  • What to buy: dim sum
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Miguelitos Hyped Mangoes
  • Near Gate 8
  • What to buy: Mango-based drinks and iced desserts
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Mcdonald's Takeout Kiosk
  
  • Near Ticket Booth 6
  • What to buy: Fries and Sundaes only
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Macao Imperial Tea
  • Near Entrance 3
  • What to buy: Milk tea
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Wendy's
  • Near Gate 10
  • What to buy: Burgers, fries, and rice meals
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• RBX (rice in a box)
  • Near Gate 10
  • What to buy: Rice meals
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Original Pinoy Merienda (OPM)
  • Near Gate 10
  • What to buy: Snacks and drinks
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Pronto Food Hall
  • Near Gate 10
  • What to buy: Snacks and drinks
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Mister Donut
  • Near Gate 10
  • What to buy: Doughnuts
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Lolo Pinoy's Grill & Mr. Potato
  • Near gate 10
  • What to buy: Rice meals and fries
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Waffle Time
  • Near Ticket Booth 6
  • What to buy: waffles and waffle sandwiches
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Jollibee
  • Near Escalator 1
  •  What to buy: Burgers, fries, rice meals
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Red Ribbon
  • Near Escalator 1
  • What to buy: Cakes and pastries
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Chowking
  • Near Escalator 1
  • What to buy: Rice meals and Chinese take-out
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Chatime
  • Near Gate 5
  • What to buy: Milk Tea
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays

Second Floor

• Purefoods TJ Hotdog
  
  • In front of Gate 4
  • What to buy: Hotdog on a stick and hotdog sandwiches
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Ate Rica's Bacsilog
  • In front of Gate 4
  • What to buy: Rice bowls
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Popeyes
  • Near LTO
  • What to buy: Rice meals, burgers, and chicken sandwiches
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Highlands Coffee Philippines
  • Near Gate 4
  • What to buy: Coffee and pastries
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Liezl's La Paz Batchoy
  
  • Near Travel Hub
  • What to buy: Batchoy, kansi and rice meals
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Binalot
  • Near Travel Hub
  • What to buy: Filipino rice meals
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Buko Juan
  • Near Ticket Booth 3
  • What to  buy: Buko juice and shake
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Original Bakery
  • Near Escalator 1
  • What to buy: Breads and pastries
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Turks
  • Near Gate 2
  • What to buy: Shawarma
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Mcdonald's 
  • Near Escalator 2
  • What to buy: Burgers, fries, and drinks
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Black Onyx Cafe
  • In front of Escalator 1
  • What to buy: Quick snacks and coffee
  • Open on Mondays to Sundays
• Dunkin Donut
  • Near Gate 3
  • What to buy: doughnuts
  • Open on Mondays to Sundays

Alternatively, you could also visit the Food Terminal on the second floor beside Ticket Booth 1 for a selection of food kiosks serving drinks and light snacks. There are also chairs and tables set up much like a food court. 

Retail Shops at PITX Terminal

There are a number of retail shops available at PITX that sell a variety of products. From fashion to books to medicines, here are reliable stores you can buy from at PITX:

Ground Floor

• Fashion Rack Designer Outlets
  
  • Near Gate 9
  • What to find: Clothes and Accessories
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Executive Optical (EO)
  • Near Gate 7
  • What to find: Eyewear and Corrective Lenses
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Miniso
  • Near Gate 7
  • What to find: Miscellaneous Goods
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Alfamart
  • Near Entrance 1
  • What to find: Convenience Store
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• K2 Pharmacy
  • Near Entrance 1
  • What to find: Health Care, Beauty Care, and Pharmacy
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• 7 Eleven
  
  • In front of Escalator 4
  • What to find: Convenience Store
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Mondays to Sundays

Second Floor

• RELX
  • Near Ticket Booth 2
  • What to find: Vape Pens and Pods
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Watsons
  • In front of Gate 2
  • What to find: Health care, beauty care, and pharmacy
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• World Balance
  • Near Gate 1
  • What to find: Shoes
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Cellblitz
  • Near Gate 3
  • What to find: Mobile accessories, cases, and equipment
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Konzert
  • Near Gate 3
  • What to find: Audio Visual Equipment
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Biblio
  • Near Gate 2
  • What to find: Books
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Lawson
  • In front of Travel Hub
  • What to find: Convenience Store
  • Open from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Bench
  • Near Gate 1
  • What to find: Clothes and Accessories
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Mr. D.I.Y.
  • Near Escalator 2
  • What to find: Hardware and Miscellaneous Goods
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Dandy's Collections
  • Near Gate 2
  • What to find: Clothes and Accessories
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Taytay Mega Tiangge
  • Near Gate 4
  • What to find: Clothes and Accessories
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays

Services

Ground Floor

• Getwell Health Systems
  
  • In front of Escalator 1
  • Medical Services and Clinic
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Carehealth Plus 
  • In front of Escalator 1
  • Medical Services and Clinic
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Photo to Go
  • Near Entrance 1
  • Photo printing services
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Mr. Quickie
  • Near Entrance 1
  • Shoe and Bag Repair
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays

Second Floor

• Southport
  • In front of Travel Hub
  • Skin Cosmetic and Medical Clinic
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Land Transportation Office (LTO)
  • Near Travel Hub
  • Government Services
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Starlite Ferries
  • Near Gate 1
  • Passenger Maritime Ferry Company
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays
• Mocz Driving School
  • In front of Escalator 2
  • Driving Assistance
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Saturdays
• Maritime Industry Authority
  • In front of Escalator 1
  • Government Services
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Saturdays
• ZIP Baggage Storage
  • Near Escalator 1
  • Baggage Counter and Storage
  • Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Sundays

ATMs 

Ground Floor (Near Gate 9)

• Bank of Commerce

Second Floor (Near Ticket Booth 1)

• BDO (Banco De Oro)
• BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands)
• Metrobank
• PNB (Philippine National Bank)

Other Facilities in PITX

• Restrooms - PITX  restrooms are available on the ground and second floors. Note that there are pay lounges where you can take a shower.

• Information Counter - passenger inquiries and concerns can be addressed here. This is located near Ticket Booth 4 and Gate 5.
• Baby Care Room - intended for nappy-changing, food preparation, breastfeeding/breast pumping. This is located on the ground floor near Gate 5.
• Meditation Room - passengers can use the room to spend a moment of silence. This is located on the second floor near Ticket Booth 1.
• Wheelchair Stations - wheelchairs are available at all entrances for passengers in need of assistance.
• Push Carts - passengers can use a trolley for their bags/luggage for free.

Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) is at 1 Kennedy Road Tambo, Parañaque City. It is open 24 hours a day. For more information, visit PITX's Facebook page.

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