How to Commute to Greenhills from Cubao
Formerly known as Greenhills Shopping Center, Greenhills in San Juan is a 16-hectare commercial complex frequented by mall goers from Metro Manila and neighboring cities. As the first-ever shopping complex in the metro, Greenhills became a go-to place for many locals, tourists, celebrities, and even foreign dignitaries. This mall complex is home to Promenade, V Mall, Theater Mall, Shoppesville Arcade, McKinley Arcade, G Strip, and Music Museum.
If coming from Cubao, its distance to Greenhills is about 4 to 4.9 km, based on your drop-off point. But how do you get to Greenhills from Cubao without a car? Keep reading to find out how to commute to Greenhills from Cubao.
How to Commute to Greenhills from Cubao
Via Bus
Route 1:
- If you rode a bus heading to Ayala/Baclaran/Pasay to get to Cubao, alight at VV Soliven bus stop.
- Next, walk a bit north. Pass through the EDSA southbound lane until you reach Annapolis Street.
- From there, mount on an RRCG or G-Liner bus heading to San Juan/Quiapo and alight at Greenhills from the EDSA-Ortigas intersection.
Route 2:
- If you hop on the MRT-3 to get to Cubao, exit at the Santolan-Annapolis Station.
- Walk towards the EDSA southbound lane until you arrive at Annapolis Street.
- Then, hop on an RRCG or G-Liner bus bound for San Juan/Quiapo and get off at the EDSA-Ortigas intersection to reach Greenhills.
Via Jeepneys
Route 1:
- If you mount a bus bound for Ayala/Baclaran/Pasay to reach Cubao, get off at the VV Soliven bus stop.
- Walk towards the EDSA southbound lane up to Annapolis Street.
- From there, wait for jeepneys near Deco Centrum, the building at the corner of Annapolis Street and EDSA.
- Then, ride a jeepney bound for Greenhills Shopping Center San Juan and alight at the mall.
Route 2:
- If you rode the MRT-3 to Cubao, exit at the Santolan-Annapolis Station.
- Walk along the EDSA southbound lane up to Annapolis Street.
- From there, walk until you reach Deco Centrum at the corner of Annapolis Street and EDSA.
- Afterward, mount a jeepney heading to Greenhills Shopping Center San Juan and get off at the mall.
Via UV Express Vans
- From Cubao, go to the Cubao – Buendia UV Express Terminal 2 near Gateway Mall.
- Ride a van heading to Buendia as it will pass through Annapolis.
- Get off at the Deco Centrum located at the corner of Annapolis Street.
- From there, you can walk or ride a jeepney at Annapolis heading to Greenhills Mall.
Other public transportation
Now that you know how to commute to Greenhills from Cubao via bus, jeepney, and van, let’s talk about other modes of transportation. If you want to travel fast without transferring to another transportation or walking, the best way to get to Greenhills from Cubao is to hail a taxi. Then, tell the driver where you want to go. It is the fastest transportation you can get to Greenhills from Cubao. However, beware of drivers who ask for overpriced fares and always check their taximeters to avoid getting scammed.
If you had a horror experience riding a taxi, you can opt for GrabCar to get to Greenhills. It’s the same thing as riding the traditional taxi ride. But it’s much safer since you’re hiring a private car. Also, you can enjoy worry-free transport because GrabCar has fixed fares. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about getting scammed. You can also try Angkas – a ride-hailing app that offers a motor taxi, allowing you to arrive faster at your destination.
