Recto station is the western terminus of the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) system. It is situated on Recto Avenue at the district boundary of Santa Cruz and Quiapo, Manila.

Recto
General information
LocationRecto Avenue, Santa Cruz and Quiapo
Manila, Metro Manila
Philippines
Coordinates14°36′12.59″N 120°59′00.25″E / 14.6034972°N 120.9834028°E / 14.6034972; 120.9834028
Owned byDepartment of Transportation
Light Rail Transit Authority
Line(s)     LRT Line 2
Platforms2 (2 side)
Tracks2
Connections Doroteo Jose
Bus interchange  13   19   20   21  Avenida
Bus interchange  42  Doroteo Jose
Bus interchange  2   3   5   6   7   14   17   34   38   40   49   52   54  Quiapo
Future: 8 Lerma
Construction
Structure typeOverpass
ParkingYes (Isetann Recto, QQ Mall Quiapo, Dwayne Parking Services)
AccessibleConcourse: All entrances
Platforms: All platforms
Other information
Station codeRE
History
OpenedOctober 29, 2004; 19 years ago (2004-10-29)
Services
Preceding station LRTA_Logo
Manila LRT
Following station
Legarda
towards Antipolo
LRT Line 2 Terminus
Out-of-system interchange
Preceding station LRTA_Logo
Manila LRT
Following station
Bambang LRT Line 1
transfer at Doroteo Jose
Carriedo
towards Baclaran
Location
Recto is located in Manila
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Recto
Location in Manila
Recto is located in Metro Manila
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Recto
Location in Metro Manila
Recto is located in Luzon
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Recto
Location in Luzon
Recto is located in Philippines
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Location in the Philippines

Nearby landmarks

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The station is near popular shopping centers like Isetann Cinerama Recto, Odeon Terminal Mall, QQ Mall Quiapo, Raon Shopping Center, Cartimar Manila Shopping Center, and Arranque Market. The famous bargain capital of Divisoria and the old grand central terminal of Tutuban are also within a few minutes' commute from the station. Other nearby landmarks include Nice Hotel, the Manila Grand Opera Hotel, Fabella Memorial Hospital, and Manila City Jail (Bilibid Viejo). Due to its position being near the University Belt, the station is also close to educational institutions such as Far Eastern University, FEU Institute of Technology, Chiang Kai Shek College, Arellano High School, University of the East, Philippine College of Criminology, Philippine College of Health Sciences, STI College Recto, Access Computer College-Manila, and Saint Stephen's High School.

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Due to its central location in the shopping and education districts of Manila, Recto station is a major transportation hub. Buses, jeepneys, tricycles, and e-trikes all stop and ply the street level.

Recto station serves as the transfer point for commuters riding the LRT Line 1 via an elevated walkway to Doroteo Jose station.

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