Getting around Taguig
Taguig is a highly urbanized city in the southeastern part of Metro Manila, and its transport picture is really two different worlds. Bonifacio Global City (BGC) and nearby McKinley Hill are compact, walkable, and served by their own bus system, while the rest of the city relies on the jeepneys and tricycles that are standard across the Philippines. If you're planning to use public transport, the sakay.ph website is a useful tool for working out which type of vehicle will get you to your destination.
Rail connections
Taguig itself is not served by a metro line, but two rail options sit close to its edges. The PNR Southrail passes through the western border of the city, where you'll find the Nichols and FTI stations. For the BGC area, however, the MRT-3 stations at Ayala and Guadalupe are much closer and more practical.
A common way to beat Manila's traffic is to ride the MRT-3 to either Ayala or Guadalupe, then continue by taxi, Grab, or public transport into BGC. From Ayala Station there are buses to the BGC bus terminal, located right across from the Shell gas station near the East exit.
Buses
BGC runs its own system of comfortable, air-conditioned buses under the name BGC Bus. The routes include the West Route, which stops in the western part of Bonifacio Global City, the East Express, which offers a one-way ride to the Market! Market! shopping mall on the eastern side of the city, and a Central Route. Note that route information posted online is often outdated, so it's worth confirming locally.
BGC Buses only accept Beep smart cards as payment. You can reload a Beep card at MRT stations and at convenience stores.
Taxis and ride-hailing
Taxis and ride-hailing apps are a convenient and relatively affordable way to reach Taguig, whether you're coming from Ninoy Aquino International Airport or from Makati. Grab is the app to use for hailing a car or taxi. If you don't have a data plan, you can use the Grab kiosks found at the airport and at several shopping malls in Makati. Be aware that travelling from Manila's city center will cost more and can involve a long time in traffic.
Within the city, BGC and McKinley Hill are compact and close to each other, so taking a taxi or a Grab between these two areas shouldn't be expensive.
Jeepneys and tricycles
Outside BGC, Taguig uses the usual Philippine mix of jeepneys and tricycles. Jeepneys mostly run along the main roads east of C-5, such as Manuel Quezon Avenue, and they are the main public transport option for reaching Arca South from within Taguig.
Walking
BGC is arguably the best place in Metro Manila to explore on foot. It has wide walkways, plenty of shelter, and serious traffic enforcement. Good spots to wander include the Bonifacio High Street pedestrian street leading to Serendra, Forbestown Road leading to Burgos Circle, and the Uptown Parade.
Getting from the airport
From Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the simplest options are a taxi or a car hailed through the Grab app. If you don't have a data plan, Grab kiosks are available at the airport. Expect the journey from Manila's city center to take a while in traffic, and to cost more than a short hop within the metro area.