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Sunday, March 9, 2008

Commuting De La Salle University - Manila (DLSU-M)

Home of the Green Archers, De La Salle University-Manila is one of the premiere universities in the Philippines. Across Taft Avenue, lies two more colleges, the College of Saint Benilde and St. Scholastica's College. For sports activities, the Rizal Memorial Collesium is just around the corner. And if you fancy a little bit of shopping, the U-Mall (University Mall) and Harrison Plaza are also within walking distances.


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Fast Facts:

Nearest Train Station: LRT1-Vito Cruz
Bus Routes: Ayala Avenue-Quiapo (via Taft Avenue); Alabang-Lawton (via Taft Avenue)
FX Routes: Monumento-Taft; Cubao-Taft; Fairvew-Taft; PhilCoA-Taft; Quiapo-Taft; Divisoria-Taft
Jeepney Routes: Baclaran-Divisoria; Baclaran-Sta. Cruz; Baclaran-Quiapo; Cultural Center of the Philippines-Rizal Memorial Sports Complex; P. Ocampo-Paco
Nearby Places: College of St. Benilde (CSB), Harrison Plaza, Rizal Memorial Coliseum, St. Scholastica College, University Mall (U-Mall)

* FX rides to Taft can also be rides to Pablo Ocampo, Vito Cruz, or Buendia along Taft Avenue.

Commuting Routes:

From Caloocan:

Route 1: LRT
  1. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  2. De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) and College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) are on opposite sides of Taft Ave., right in front of Vito Cruz station.
Route 2: FX
  1. From Monumento, ride an FX to Taft (P. Ocampo, Vito Cruz, or Buendia).
  2. Get off at De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M). College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) is right across DLSU-M.

From Las Pinas:

  1. From Alabang-Zapote Road, ride a jeep to Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall).
  2. From Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall), ride a bus to Lawton via Taft Ave.
  3. Get off at College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB). De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) is right across DLS-CSB.

From Makati:

Route 1: MRT-LRT1
  1. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-EDSA station.
  3. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  4. De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) and College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) are on opposite sides of Taft Ave., right in front of Vito Cruz station.
Route 2: Bus
  1. From Ayala Avenue, ride a PVP Liner bus to Quiapo via Taft Ave.
  2. Get off at College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB). De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) is right across DLS-CSB.
Route 3: Jeep
  1. From P. Ocampo (Vito Cruz), ride a jeep to Paco, and get off at Estrada corner Leon Guinto Sr.
  2. Walk 1 block along Estrada until you get to Taft Ave. De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) is across Taft Ave., and College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) is to your left.
Route 4: Jeep-LRT1
  1. From Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. (Buendia), ride a jeep to LRT/Taft, and get off at Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. (Buendia) corner Taft Ave.
  2. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  3. De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) and College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) are on opposite sides of Taft Ave., right in front of Vito Cruz station.
Route 5: Jeep-FX
  1. From Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. (Buendia), ride a jeep to LRT/Taft, and get off at Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. (Buendia) corner Taft Ave.
  2. Ride an FX to Monumento, Cubao, Fairview, PhilCoA, Quiapo (via Taft Ave.), or Divisoria (via Taft Ave.).
  3. Get off at College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB). De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) is right across DLS-CSB.
Route 6: Jeep
  1. From Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. (Buendia), ride a jeep to LRT/Taft, and get off at Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. (Buendia) corner Taft Ave.
  2. Ride a jeep to Divisoria, Sta. Cruz, or Quiapo.
  3. Get off at College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB). De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) is right across DLS-CSB.
Route 7: Jeep-MRT-LRT1
  1. From Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. (Buendia), ride a jeep to Guadalupe, and get off at MRT-Buendia.
  2. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  3. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-EDSA station.
  4. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  5. De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) and College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) are on opposite sides of Taft Ave., right in front of Vito Cruz station.

From Mandaluyong:

Route 1: MRT-LRT1
  1. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-EDSA station.
  3. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  4. De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) and College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) are on opposite sides of Taft Ave., right in front of Vito Cruz station.
Route 2: Jeep-Jeep/FX
  1. From Puregold Kalentong, ride a jeep to Pedro Gil, Padre Faura, or Robinson's Ermita and get off at Taft Avenue.
  2. Ride a jeep or FX to Buendia.
  3. Get off at De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M). College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) is right across DLSU-M.

From Manila:

Route 1: LRT1
  1. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  2. De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) and College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) are on opposite sides of Taft Ave., right in front of Vito Cruz station.
Route 2: LRT2-LRT1
  1. Take the LRT2 to Recto terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-Doroteo Jose station.
  3. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  4. De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) and College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) are on opposite sides of Taft Ave., right in front of Vito Cruz station.
Route 3: Bus
  1. From Quiapo, ride a PVP Liner bus to Ayala Ave. via Taft Ave.
  2. Get off at De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M). College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) is right across DLSU-M.
Route 4: Bus
  1. From Lawton, ride a bus to Alabang via Taft Ave.
  2. Get off at De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M). College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) is right across DLSU-M.
Route 5: FX
  1. From Taft, ride an FX to P. Ocampo (Vito Cruz)/Buendia.
  2. Get off at De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M). College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) is right across DLSU-M.
Route 6: FX
  1. From Quiapo or Divisoria, ride an FX to Taft (P. Ocampo, Vito Cruz, or Buendia).
  2. Get off at De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M). College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) is right across DLSU-M.
Route 7: Jeep
  1. From Divisoria, Sta. Cruz, or Quiapo, ride a jeep to Taft/Vito Cruz/Buendia/Baclaran.
  2. Get off at De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M). College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) is right across DLSU-M.
Route 8: Jeep
  1. From Cultural Center of the Philippines, ride the orange jeep to Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
  2. Walk 1 block along Pablo Ocampo Sr. (Vito Cruz), past Citiland Tower, until you get to Taft Avenue.
  3. Turn left at Taft Avenue, and walk 1 block along Taft Avenue, past the Vito Cruz station and University Mall, until you get to De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M). College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) is right across DLSU-M.

From Muntinlupa:

  1. From Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall), ride a bus to Lawton via Taft Ave.
  2. Get off at College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB). De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) is right across DLS-CSB.

From Pasig:

  1. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-EDSA station.
  3. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  4. De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) and College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) are on opposite sides of Taft Ave., right in front of Vito Cruz station.

From Paranaque/Pasay:

Route 1: LRT1
  1. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  2. De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) and College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) are on opposite sides of Taft Ave., right in front of Vito Cruz station.
Route 2: FX
  1. From Taft, ride an FX to Monumento, Cubao, Fairview, PhilCoA, Quiapo (via Taft Ave.), or Divisoria (via Taft Ave.).
  2. Get off at College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB). De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) is right across DLS-CSB.
Route 3: Jeep
  1. From Baclaran or Buendia, ride a jeep to Divisoria, Sta. Cruz, or Quiapo (via Taft Ave.).
  2. Get off at College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB). De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) is right across DLS-CSB.

From Quezon City:

Route 1: MRT-LRT1
  1. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-EDSA station.
  3. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  4. De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) and College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) are on opposite sides of Taft Ave., right in front of Vito Cruz station.
Route 2: LRT2-LRT1
  1. Take the LRT2 to Recto terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-Doroteo Jose station.
  3. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  4. De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) and College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) are on opposite sides of Taft Ave., right in front of Vito Cruz station.
Route 3: FX
  1. From Cubao, Fairview, or PhilCoA, ride an FX to Taft (P. Ocampo, Vito Cruz, or Buendia).
  2. Get off at De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M). College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) is right across DLSU-M.

From Taguig:

  1. From the Fort Open Field, Market! Market!, or Net2, ride the Fort bus/shuttle to Ayala.
  2. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
  3. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-EDSA station.
  4. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  5. De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) and College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) are on opposite sides of Taft Ave., right in front of Vito Cruz station.

From San Juan:

Route 1: LRT2-LRT1
  1. Take the LRT2 to Recto terminal station.
  2. Walk through the connecting foot bridge towards LRT1-Doroteo Jose station.
  3. Take the LRT1 to Vito Cruz station.
  4. De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M) and College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) are on opposite sides of Taft Ave., right in front of Vito Cruz station.
Route 2: Jeep-Jeep-Jeep/FX
  1. Ride a jeep to Kalentong.
  2. From Puregold Kalentong, ride a jeep to Pedro Gil, Padre Faura, or Robinson's Ermita and get off at Taft Avenue.
  3. Ride a jeep or FX to Buendia.
  4. Get off at De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M). College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) is right across DLSU-M.
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