LRT-2 LRT Line 2
Araneta Center-Cubao to J. Ruiz
The LRT-2 fare from Araneta Center-Cubao to J. Ruiz is ₱8 on a beep card and ₱10 on a Single Journey ticket. That is with the 50% DOTr fare discount; the posted fare is ₱17. 3 stops toward Recto, about 6 minutes.
beep ₱8 Single Journey ₱10 Stops 3 Time 6 min
Fares
- Posted fare: ₱17 on a beep card, ₱20 Single Journey (the beep fare rounded up to the nearest ₱5).
- 50% DOTr fare discount since 23 March 2026: everyone pays ₱8 beep and ₱10 Single Journey.
- Students, senior citizens and PWDs pay ₱8 with the white beep card. It is the same 50% as the discount above, and the two do not stack.
- You can also tap a bank card or phone, or pay with GCash QR, at the gates marked for it. Source.
Fares as of 2 August 2023, checked against the fare matrix posted by Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) on 18 September 2026. Operator source.
The trip
Board the train toward Recto and ride 3 stops.
About 6 minutes, from Light Rail Transit Authority's published schedule.
The first train leaves at 04:50.
The last train toward Recto leaves Araneta Center-Cubao at 21:07.
Changing lines
- Araneta Center-Cubao connects to Araneta-Cubao on MRT-3, about 10 minutes on foot. The transfer is outside the fare gates, so it is a new ticket. Price the whole trip.
Questions
How much is the LRT-2 fare from Araneta Center-Cubao to J. Ruiz?
₱8 on a beep card and ₱10 on a Single Journey ticket. The posted fare is ₱17; 50% DOTr fare discount is in force. Students, seniors and PWDs pay ₱8.
How long does Araneta Center-Cubao to J. Ruiz take?
3 stops, about 6 minutes.
What time is the last train from Araneta Center-Cubao toward Recto?
The last train toward Recto leaves Araneta Center-Cubao at 21:07.
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