GUIDE: QC–Makati P2P Bus Route, Fare, Schedule, and All You Need to Know
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by Meryl Medel | May 22, 2026
Makati is one of the busiest central business districts in the country, and commuting into this busy city are so many employees from all over the metro, including Quezon City. It’s a good thing that the point-to-point (P2P) bus servicing the Katipunan to Makati route is back, still operated by DNS Transport Group. Here’s everything you need to know about the QC–Makati P2P bus route.
Photo from DNS P2P Bus/Facebook
Route
This P2P bus service is a direct route between UP Town Center (UPTC) in Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City, and One Ayala in Makati.
DNS Transport Group, the route operator, temporarily suspended its services on November 22, 2024, much to the disappointment of commuters. Their suspension announcement post has been regularly inundated with comments asking when operations will return or if the route is permanently closed.
The service made its gradual return to operations on December 18, 2025, starting with only four trips per way. More time slots have been added over the past months.
According to DNS, the P2P bus serving the QC–Makati route is currently using the EDSA Carousel, which means it doesn’t have intermediate stops at Kalayaan Avenue, Eastwood, or Greenbelt and Glorietta.
Photo from DNS P2P Bus/Facebook
QC–Makati P2P Bus Schedule
The route operates from Monday to Friday only. No weekend schedules yet, as of writing.
You can find the P2P buses’ timetable below:
QC (UPTC) to Makati (One Ayala)
- 0530H
- 0600H
- 0630H
- 0730H
- 0900H
- 1100H
- 1300H
- 1500H
- 1600H
- 1700H
- 1800H
Makati (One Ayala) to QC (UPTC)
- 0630H
- 0730H
- 0830H
- 0930H
- 1100H
- 1300H
- 1500H
- 1615H
- 1730H
- 1845H
- 1930H
QC–Makati P2P Bus Fare
The fare for one-way trips on the P2P bus running from Katipunan to Makati and vice versa is PHP 115 for regular passengers
Students, seniors, and PWDs can get a discount upon presenting a valid ID.
Cash payments are accepted. You can also pay via Tap & Go on select DNS P2P buses using your Mastercard credit, debit, or prepaid cards, including NFC-enabled Android phones.
Where to get tickets
There’s no ticket booking or reservation online. They operate on a first-come, first-served basis, so you can get a ticket when you arrive at the terminal.
The boarding area in QC is located in front of H&M in UP Town Center, while Makati’s boarding area is located inside the One Ayala Terminal.
Photo from DNS P2P Bus/Facebook
For more information on other routes and stops in One Ayala Terminal, check out the guide below:
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Header photo from DNS P2P Bus/Facebook
