UPDATE: I uploaded the latest shuttle schedule as per their update last October 15, 2018
Last weekend after I attended this exhibition at SMX Convention Center, I decided to visit Okada Manila and grab some coffee. I was ready to dare myself to have a long walk, then I realized the sun is still smiling to be brightly and I don’t have a shield with me.
Next option is to take a GRABCAR however, I’m having a difficulty of getting my car due to high demand. Well, I did something new this time.
I’m not sure if everyone knows it but I want you to share, how to commute or travel for free!
So from SMX Convention Center, I went straight to SM Mall of Asia, and wait for a free shuttle going to Okada Manila. The waiting area is next to this pet store named Pet Express.
The trip schedule from SM Moa to Okada Manila is every 30-minutes which is awesome. After 30 to 40-minutes of waiting (due to traffic) Okada’s free shuttle have arrive.
However, I don’t have an OKADA Manila’s membership card.
Luckily, a good Kuya guard told me that non-members can still avail the free shuttle, but they prioritized to hop for those who have their membership cards.
Numbers of passengers are just minimal and the shuttle was so spacious, and Kuya guard let me hop-in. Yey!
I like Okada’s free shuttle, the inside is very spacious and so clean! After few minutes we arrived at Okada Manila.
That is ONE FREE RIDE!
So to avoid any hassle, I went to Okada Manila’s membership area and applied for my membership card.
1). You must be on your legal age in order to have this card.
2). You’ll need to present any government issued identification (SSS, Postal ID, PRC ID, etc). Mine I presented my valid passport because this is the most powerful identification anywhere.
3). You’ll fill-up a membership form and sign it, they will take your photo, and viola – You have your Okada Manila’s membership card. It only takes less than 5minutes of processing.
4). Membership is free. You don’t have to pay anything. And your card will be your access card to all the games and amenities of Okada Manila. Of course, you’ll have to pay if you avail the games and amenities.
Why I availed the Okada Manila membership card?
I did this for FREE TRAVEL / Shuttle Service for all destination point they have. Plus, I occasionally visit Okada Manila for recreational purposes.
After I’ve finished my agenda at Okada Manila, I decided to go back home.
Using my Okada Manila membership card, I availed their free shuttle service going to SM Aura Premier (just a few blocks away from home).
Isn’t that awesome?! I save a lot from my trip!
UPDATE: I uploaded the latest shuttle schedule as per their update last October 15, 2018
Here’s the (NEW) free shuttle service trip schedule from SM Aura Premier to Okada Manila, vice versa
Here’s the (new) free shuttle service trip schedule from SM BF Paranaque to Okada Manila, vice versa.
Here’s the (new) free shuttle service trip schedule from SM Megamall to Okada Manila, vice versa
Here’s the (new) free shuttle service trip schedule from Okada Manila to Binondo, vice versa:
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Here’s the (OLD) free shuttle service trip schedule from SM Aura Premier to Okada Manila
Schedule from Okada Manila to SM Aura Premier:
Free Shuttle Service Schedule from Okada Manila to BF Paranaque:
Free Shuttle Service Schedule from Okada Manila to SM Megamall:
Free Shuttle Service Schedule from Okada Manila to Binondo
PS. I seriously want to try the SM Aura Premier - Okada Manila - Binondo - v.v. route!
This is perfect and suitable for you if you are not in a hurry, and wants to explore the laidback Manila in style.
How much did I save from this trip?
Usually from SM Aura to SM Mall of Asia, I spent Php600+ for my Grabcar, roundtrip, and using my Okada Manila card, saves me a lot.
Usually from SM Aura to SM Mall of Asia, I spent Php600+ for my Grabcar, roundtrip, and using my Okada Manila card, saves me a lot.
So if you are visiting Okada Manila, I recommend that you get this card immediately until it’s still free! With this card, you can travel from Okada Manila, to SM Megamall to Binondo for free and feeling like a VIP.
This makes my trips more enjoyable here in Manila!
Have you visited Okada Manila? Do you like to enjoy VIP-style free rides?
Disclaimer: This is #NotSponsored post.
xoxo, Blair
Thank you for posting these tips! I find stuff like this to be overwhelming but you made it simple!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Kim!
DeleteThanks for sharing the tips, maybe someday I will make it to that place of the planet. The Shuttle Service bus looks very cozy by the way. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Victor! I'm making the travelling with style and for free my agenda now.
DeleteFor those people in that part of the world wonderful advice. Always nice to know how to get around to different places easily.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear!
DeleteThe membership seems well worth it for the services you get. I will have to look into this for if we ever visit Manila. I would love to go!
ReplyDeleteThanks Victoria! While this membership cards will be more beneficial for those who plays at the casino, for me I just love their shuttle services.
DeleteHow fantastic! It's always great to save money, so that's creative of you to realize you could wait a little bit and grab a shuttle like that. Nice of the person to tell you about how they prioritize who gets on. Love free rides!
ReplyDeleteThank you Steph! And it is more fabulous coz the seats are so comfy!
DeleteYou offered some great suggestions on how to commute to Okada Manila and SM Moa for free. We all love to save money and you gave some great tips. So if you are in the area by all means get that card.
ReplyDeleteThere are still 3 casinos that also offers free shuttle tide. I must get memberships as well.
DeleteSuch a comfortable transportation!!!
ReplyDeleteI know right?! I feel like a VIP!
Deletethis is so interesting. lovely place to visit too :) thank you for sharing your experience and suggestions
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Nisha!
DeleteThat's awesome that you were able to ride the shuttle for free!
ReplyDeleteYup, here in Manila, getting around for free is a life goal!
DeleteWhat a nice looking shuttle service! That's great to know about the membership card. You had me at free! My friends were just in Manilla!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! When are you visiting Manila?
DeleteI love a good freebie! It's always such a bonus. Sounds like a great way to travel around Manilla. I've never been to the Philippines but would love to go sometime soon.
ReplyDeleteYou should try soon Nicola!
DeleteFree is always good. Great deal for anyone visiting your part of the world.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tina! For me this is very convenient and useful. Now if I have events around SM Moa Area, I can use this services for free.
DeleteThis is the kind of trip that's so handy for visitors, as it's easy to miss. Always good to save the pennies and put them towards something delicious or a little souvenir!
ReplyDeleteYeah that's right as well. There's other casinos who offers similar free services and I'm going to get them as well!
DeleteRiding free shuttle service around the metro can lessen our expenses when traveling. Another bonus if the membership card, for this shuttle service, is being offered free!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah they are all free! But if you use your card to play in the casinos, they also give more freebies. But I'm not a player, I just enjoy accompanying my amore who occasionally plays for business.
DeleteSo pleased to hear that you saved some money on your commute! It also sounds super fuss free and easy to sign up!
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Yeah it is! So anytime I can visit these places and not worrying about the traffic plus inconvenient seats. OMG I feel like a VIP.
DeleteLooks like you have enjoyed the trip to fullest. Lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteSome really nice tips here. I've not heard of Okada Manila, but it looks like a lot of fun. Good thing the shuttle is free too; I would use it all the time!
ReplyDeleteYeah and I can't help to admire the attractive color of its membership card. Its so pretty!
DeleteThis is a really helpful post, free shuttles don't come around often so it's really awesome you found one and that the guard was helpful to, now you have your membership card too it will be easier to hop-on next time! :)
ReplyDeleteExactly and the card looks pretty as well
DeleteWow, those sound amazing. My Parents were about to go Manila, I will just refer your blog.
ReplyDeleteThat will be cool, thanks! Why you didn't accompany them?!
DeleteLoving your travel tips, looks like I know how to travel around Manila the next time I travel there.
ReplyDeletePlease visit Manila soon!
DeleteWow.. A free shuttle ride sounds awesome... Never been to Philippines but would love to go someday.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! Any tips that get free travel are always a winner. Looks like a really nice shuttle too, comfortable and spacious :)
ReplyDeleteThat is right! NO overcrowding and the drivers are very professional.
DeleteThis is awesome. I have never been to Manilla but my brother had and goes occasionally. I will have to share these tips with him.
ReplyDeleteThank you Athena! You must visit soon.
DeleteI love a good freebie, too! The shuttle looks very nice. Very convenient and comfortable way to get around.
ReplyDeleteThank you Tiffany! I can now travel at ease.
DeleteWill bear this in mind when I head to Manila the next time, this is such a great way to travel comfortably.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that there was such thing as free shuttle services but that it is so handy and seems like a travel appropriate way of travelling around Manilla. And no fuss as well, easy travel is definitely the best kind in my eyes aha!
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome! The traffic here in Manila is isn't good so my quest for searching for a more convenient means of transportation is a #lifegoal. LOL
DeleteThis is an amazing tip! I love things like free shuttles. Transportation can be so expensive, especially for someone like me who does not own a car. I would definitely want to use this if I was ever in Okada Manila.
ReplyDeleteI agree. The gas and parking fee is quite steep here in Manila, so I am not a sucker for free shuttle rides.
DeleteThat definitely makes life more convenient for people. I think it's awesome that you didn't have to pay for anything. It's also going to save you loads! I love how comfy that shuttle looks as well.
ReplyDeleteYes and it smells so good inside!
DeleteOh yeah! I have seen that bus. We were staying at Nobu and our bus came only every 30 minutes but the Okada ride was so much more frequent. And it's in pink! waaaa
ReplyDeleteI must apply for the City of Dreams membership card soon when I visit the place :D
DeleteWow! These are really great tips! It's amazing how many different ways you can travel and stay within your budget - I mean what's better than free?
ReplyDeleteThat shuttle is nice very spacious and really clean. Once I visit Okada I will get my own membership card too. Thank you for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteIt's always great to get the inside scoop on travel. Wonderful that you can travel for free around town!
ReplyDeleteThank you Melanie! I will continue this quest of free rides.
DeleteThis looks so much fun and experiences. I like your tips. Have fun and keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures. I never new there was free shuttles like that available. What a neat thing to provide!!
ReplyDeleteI agree. Now I wouldn't hesitate to wear dresses going to Okada and SM MOA, because of this very neat free rides.
DeleteI have never heard of Manila before! This is so interesting and super helpful to those who want to go!
ReplyDeleteOh you must visit Manila, Philippines! Your kids will enjoy it.
DeleteOKADA MANILA AND SM MOA are great places and who don't want to know how to commute just free..free shuttle service is so cool.
ReplyDeleteThanks dear! You should avail it when you visit.
DeleteIf travel was free, you would never see me again. Well hello free shuttle bus. Such a cool idea, I am glad you saved up some money.
ReplyDeleteThanks Catalina, yeah I save money for my favorite vino :D
DeleteThank you for sharing a great way to save money! Lot's of people need to use this great idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting babe!
DeleteOkada Manila card sounds amazing as who can say no to a free shuttle! I wish we had similar shuttle services available in Fl too!
ReplyDeleteYou may check the casinos in FI if they have.
DeleteThank you so much for the tips. I've never been to Manila, but it seems like a very fun place and if I go there i'll be sure to use the tips.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad many of you find this idea very useful.
DeleteThat's so cool that they have free shuttles like this, even for non members. I really wish we had more things like this in Southern California. I would make transportation so much easier.
ReplyDeleteNobody says no for a free rides!
DeleteGreat post. It's always wonderful to learn this tips and tricks that locals know about.
ReplyDeleteThe Okada Manila sounds like an amazing card and I love that they are providing free shuttle service!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely yeah!
DeleteThis looks like such a cool way to get around! Wish they had this here.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ally Jones!
DeleteSome great money saving tips, on travelling to and throw. I love a money saving post.
ReplyDeleteOkada’s free shuttle in Manila looks amazing! Getting a membership card looks like the way to go.
ReplyDeleteI agree! Last weekend I got my Resort's World Membership card, and now enjoying their free shuttles as well! Yey!
DeleteThis was a great post! That’s incredible that someone can literally travel this route for free with that card membership. Definitely will look into it if I travel to Manila. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIn your city, do they also have free shuttle rides?
DeleteThe Okada Manila card siunds like such a great idea especially the use if getting around. l wish more places offered free shuttles
ReplyDeleteYeah, but mostly these services are only offered by many casinos here in Manila.
DeleteThat's a awesome post.. Gotta know about the shuttle service on Manilla..
ReplyDeleteGotta love free travel and rides! Any time I can get a free trip I'm all over it.
ReplyDeleteHahaha me too and I'm loving it.
DeleteThese are definitely some extra helpful tips for everyone who lives or plans to visit the Philippines. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting Anna!
DeleteFinding ways to save money is always a plus! These are some great and useful tips you share in this post, The shuttle looks super comfy too. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bella!
DeleteThis is very handy for a traveller like me to know! Gonna bookmark this for when I'm over that side of the wprld one day x
ReplyDeleteThank you Becca. I will add more free-ride hacks very soon!
DeleteI would love to travel to the Philippines one day. I will have to remember this for whenever I do. Getting cards and passes like this can save so much money.
ReplyDeleteLet me know when you will visit the Philippines. You must add this to your travel list!
DeleteThat sounds so amazing! We are a party of 6 and saving money while traveling is always one of our goals!
ReplyDeleteThat's true! Every penny saved counts :D
DeleteThis is so helpful. Thank you for sharing this blog :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review. This is very helpful. Curious question. Are we required to actually ‘play’ with the card to continue availing the shuttle? We’re not really casino players but love going to Okada for the fountain shows. Worried that we might not be allowed to avail the shuttle at some point if we continue using it without playing with the card. Hihi! :)
ReplyDeleteHi there!
DeleteOh you are NOT REQUIRED to play, although your new card have a free bonus points that you can use to play. The card doesn't expire. You can use it to avail free shuttles only (if you like) just like what I do :D
Hi. Do you have a shuttle schedule from MOA to Okada & v.v.? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteEvery 30-minutes meron po!
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