How to go to Alabang.....the long way

Alabang, Muntinlupa is one place to go shopping to. Malls like Festival Mall, Alabang Town Center, and Metropolis Star Alabang are shopper's haven. Ayala Alabang Village is also located there. And for those who want to go to Laguna via bus but don't want to spare some time going to the bus terminals, buses pass by Alabang and they board Laguna-bound passengers.

Almost all of us know how to get there. Just ride a couple of buses, then you're there. But for those adventurous, like me, there's an alternative way to go there. Let's say you're coming from school, say from Adamson University. Of course, being an adventurous person, you would want to have extraordinary experiences. And I will show you now how to get that adventure.

Number One: Ride a jeepney to Divisoria

Yes, Divisoria would be involved here, as a terminal is located here. All over Manila, there are jeepneys that has a route to Divisoria. Just hitch a ride in a Divi-bound jeep, wait for it to arrive at Divisoria, then go out.

Number Two: Walk up to the PNR Terminal

Alabang is the last station of the PNR Metro Commuter Line. If you can see this building,

then that's the PNR Tutuban Terminal. Just walk to that building.

Step Three: Buy a ticket

Of course, if you would ride a train, you need a ticket. Purchasing your ticket is very easy. At the entrance of the main building, the ticket booth is there. You can;t enter the station without a ticket. The ticket is only Php20. So cheap, right?

Step Four: Wait for the commuter train

If you arrive at the terminal early for the next trip, just wait patiently. You can stroll inside the station. There are past pictures of the PNR displayed in there. There is also a TV set in the waiting booth. If you get hungry, the PNR canteen is open for your needs. The trip interval is usually 1 hour for non-peak hours while 30 minutes for peak hours. Trips usually depart 5 minutes after the hour, example at 1:05, while 35 minutes after the hour when peak.

Step Five: Board the train

A signal will be given when it is boarding time. Just walk to the platform and board the train.

Step Six: Wait for the train to arrive at Alabang station

The trip usually lasts for one hour. While on the train, you can see the life beside the tracks. You can see miniature basketball courts, trolleys plying the tracks, children playing in the tracks. In some instances, you can experience rocks thrown onto the train. You can also talk to some of the passengers, as most of them are sociable.

Step Seven: Explore Alabang

After boarding out of the train station, which is located behind Metropolis Starmall Alabang, you can now start exploring the place. There are jeepneys that can take you to Alabang Town Center and Festival Mall.

So there you go, the adventurous and long way to go to Alabang. Adios!