Sooner or later, most riders want to take a bike somewhere they cannot ride to. The rules depend on the operator, and they change. This guide lists only the rules we could trace to an operator or a published report, as checked in November 2026.
Confirm with the operator before you travel. Rules, fees and schedules change, and the staff at the station or port have the final say on the day.
Trains in Metro Manila
The short version is folding bikes only. Full-size bicycles are not allowed on the LRT or MRT.
| Line | Published rule |
|---|---|
| LRT-1 | Folding bikes and e-scooters, folded to about 2 by 3 feet, in the last coach. |
| LRT-2 | Folding bikes only, with wheels up to 20 inches. At most five per train, at the rear of the last coach. |
| MRT-3 | Folding bikes with wheels up to 20 inches. Full-size bikes are not allowed. |
If you plan to mix cycling with the train, a folding bike is the only kind that will do. As a courtesy, fold it before you reach the platform, keep it beside you and avoid the busiest hours if you can.
Pasig River Ferry
The Pasig River Ferry allows both folding and full-size bikes, under an advisory from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported in 2022. A guide published in February 2025 reported that the small boats take two bikes per trip, and that rides were free at that time.
With room for only two bikes on a small boat, a group should not count on boarding together. Have a second plan.
Inter-island ferries and ships
| Operator | What is published |
|---|---|
| 2GO | Each ticket includes a free baggage allowance of 50 kg, and 2GO says bikes can travel within it. |
| FastCat, Batangas to Calapan | P461 for a bicycle, according to a third-party transport guide last checked on November 1, 2026. |
| OceanJet fast craft | Bicycles are allowed for an extra fee paid at the terminal counter, according to a booking agent. We do not have the amount. |
Only the 2GO line comes from the operator’s own website. The FastCat and OceanJet lines come from third parties, so treat them as a starting point and ask the operator for the current fee.
Weigh the bike with its bag before a 2GO trip, and remember that the allowance covers the rest of your luggage too.
Buses
We could not find published bicycle rules for point-to-point (P2P) buses, the EDSA Carousel or provincial buses to Pampanga. Do not assume a bike will be accepted.
Call the operator, or ask at the terminal, before the day you travel. Ask whether the bike must be bagged, whether a wheel must come off and whether there is a fee.
Before you go
These points are general good practice, not operator rules.
- Contact the operator a few days ahead, and again the day before.
- Arrive early. Loading a bike takes time, and space may be given out in order of arrival.
- Bring cash in small bills for any bicycle fee.
- Wipe the bike down, most of all the chain, so it does not mark other people’s bags. A bag or cover helps.
- Take off anything that can fall off: lights, bottles, pump and bike computer.
- Take a photo of the bike before you hand it over.
- Carry a strap or a length of cord to secure the bike on deck.
Where the boat can take you
If you are planning an island ride, see our pages on Bohol, the Cebu Transcentral Highway, the Iloilo River Esplanade and the Siargao loop. For a trip north of Manila, see Pampanga for the visiting rider.