Sto. Tomas to Manila Toll Fee — SLEX
Class 1—Cars, jeeps, vans, SUVs
Class 2₱558.00Buses, light trucks
Class 3₱837.00Heavy trucks
Route: Sto. Tomas → MagallanesLive fare loading — data sync in progress
Sto. Tomas to Manila is the SLEX northbound run from the STAR/SLEX junction. Same closed-system fare as the southbound trip.
When to drive this route
Weekday rush hour and Sunday afternoon (3 PM–8 PM) are the slow windows. Mid-morning weekday is clean.
Where to exit
Magallanes, Skyway exits, or Connector. Easytrip RFID for the SLEX portion only.
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 Sto. Tomas 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 Sto. Tomas to Manila route?
- SLEX. Plazas: Sto. Tomas (entry) → Magallanes (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 1–1.5 hours for the 65 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.