Bulacan to Manila Toll Fee — NLEX (Marilao to Balintawak)
Class 1₱85.00Cars, jeeps, vans, SUVs
Class 2₱211.00Buses, light trucks
Class 3₱254.00Heavy trucks
Route: Marilao → Balintawak
Bulacan to Manila is the southbound NLEX leg from Marilao to Balintawak. Open-system flat fee — same total as the outbound run.
Per-expressway breakdown (Class 1)
- NLEXMarilao → Balintawak₱85.00
When to drive this route
Weekday morning rush southbound and Sunday-evening returns are the standard slow windows. Mid-morning weekday is clean.
Where to exit
Mindanao Avenue, Karuhatan, or Balintawak. Connector for SLEX onward.
Plan your fuel cost too
Tolls are only one part of the trip budget. Combine this calculator with our live national fuel-price tracker or check diesel prices in Manila. For more drive-cost guides, see the TipidGas blog.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is the Bulacan to Manila toll fee?
- The total toll for a private car (Class 1) is shown above. Class 2 (buses, light trucks) is roughly 2× the Class 1 rate. Class 3 (heavy trucks) is roughly 3×. All fares already include the 12% VAT.
- What expressways are used on the Bulacan to Manila route?
- NLEX. Plazas: Marilao (entry) → Balintawak (exit). Cross-expressway transitions are charged automatically — you only stop at the entry and exit plazas.
- Which RFID system do I need?
- Both Easytrip (NLEX, SCTEX, TPLEX, CAVITEX, CALAX, Skyway) and Autosweep (SLEX, STAR, Skyway Stages 1–2) work end-to-end at all plazas. Top up before the trip — running out at a closed-system entry plaza is the most common pain point.
- How long does the drive take?
- Approximately 30–45 minutes for the 25 km drive, in clear traffic. Allow extra time for weekday morning rush hour at NLEX or SLEX, and for Sunday-afternoon return queues.
- Are these toll fees up to date?
- Yes. Fares come from the official Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) toll-rate matrices via the public expressway.ph API. The data is re-synced weekly.