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Transtar Cross Border Bus TS8

Transtar Cross-Border Bus Service TS8 is a cross-border service plying between Resorts World Sentosa and JB CIQ (Sultan Iskandar CIQ) in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The route passes through Outram Park, Great World, Orchard, Whitley Road, and Woodlands CIQ .

Transtar Cross-Border Bus Service TS8 is a cross-border route connecting Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) to Johor Bahru City Centre, via intermediate stops within the Singapore City areas and Woodlands Checkpoint . The route is operated by private bus operator Transtar Travel & Tours Pte Ltd typically with double-deck coaches.

From RWS to JB , en-route stops in Singapore are boarding only , and no alighting is allowed. Similarly, from JB to RWS, en-route stops in Singapore are alighting only , and no boarding is allowed.

Transtar advises passengers to be at the pickup point 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. All times above are approximate, and the schedules and routes are subject to change without notice due to traffic conditions.

Departure Timings:

Departure times are effective from Feb 2023 .

• From Resorts World Sentosa Weekdays: 08:00, 09:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00 & 22:00 Saturdays & Sundays / Public Holidays: 08:00, 09:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 19:00, 21:00 & 22:00
• From Johor Bahru: Weekdays: 05:30, 06:30, 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 17:00, 19:00, 20:00 & 22:00 Saturdays & Sundays / Public Holidays: 06:00* (Saturday only) , 07:00, 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 17:00, 19:00, & 20:00

Boarding Points:

• Resorts World Sentosa: Basement 1 Coach Bay 8 / 9
• JB CIQ: Coach Bay 15 / 16
• Woodlands CIQ:  Any available end-on bus bay

Towards Singapore:

• Johor Bahru Checkpoint → Singapore (all destinations): S$3.30 (EZ-Link) / RM10.00 (Cash)

Towards Johor Bahru:

• Resorts World Sentosa → Johor Bahru Checkpoint: S$8.00
• Blk 16 Cantonment Link (05631) / Opp Outram Pk Stn (06011) / Opp Great World City (13121) → Johor Bahru Checkpoint: S$7.00
• Thong Teck Building (09213) / Opp Stevens Stn (40221) / Raffles Town Club (40231) → Johor Bahru Checkpoint: S$6.00
• Woodlands Checkpoint → Johor Bahru Checkpoint: S$2.00

Children below 7 years old qualify for child fares, which are half of the above-mentioned adult fares.

External Links & References:

• Transtar Cross Border
• TS8 – Transtar Travel Facebook Post

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6 thoughts on “ Transtar Cross Border Bus TS8 ”

Recently that’s a fat Chinese man are irresponsible. He was always late or disappear, and the uncle assistance there don’t know where is he driver. Bus is there but bus driver disappeared. Wtf, make everyone late to work. Especially 9pm bus depart from JB custom to RWS(TS8). Can anyone respond on that? Is your company having shortages of man power issues, why hired such an attitude driver.

need your help to provide me the exact timing pick up from far east plaza to singapore border/woodlands with ts8 bus.

waiT from 5pm till 6pm at great world city bus stop 13121 stll not coming ,give up ,queen st take bus to jb more faster ,i give up TS8!

Dear Sir/Madam, I cannot access the official Transtar TS8 online brochure for the estimated arrival timings at individual stop. Can I have a copy of it send to my email? I have a question, if I reach Singapore custom and get stuck at the immigration because a lot of people and missed the bus that I take, can I take the the next bus and do I need to pay again? Thanks.

Best regards, Kee

I alight bus at 9.55pm until 10.24pm suppos the bus move at 10pm OK time not waiting for your staff until end duty and Board,was wasting my time I’m paying money not free so you guys take action pls *bus driver China guy

Hello , the fat Chinese man who bring Ts8 daily at 6pm was really very late . His attitude is out and there’s one more man he is a passenger also like to talk with the driver and make him late … Moreover he bring the bus unsafe and both of them attitude problem .. please do take action on this . Thanks .

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TS8 Route : SG-JB Cross Border Bus

Bus Route: Resort World ⇔ JB CIQ/Larkin Sentral

Transtar Travel & Tours Pte Ltd operates the Transtar Cross-Border Bus Service TS8, connecting Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) to JB CIQ. This route includes stops in Singapore City and Woodlands Checkpoint and typically employs double-deck coaches for transportation.

Bus TS8 Route Map & Timing :

Bus fare & payment:.

The bus fare for this bus service are as follows:

Things To Know:

• Passengers are advised to wait at the pickup point 10 minutes before scheduled departure time
• All times above are approximate, and the schedules and routes are subject to change without notice due to traffic conditions
• Please note that it is not the direct coach , it has many stops in between.
• Please prepare the exact fare before boarding. No change available on board. EZ – link is available onboard
• Boarding Points:
• Resort World Sentosa: Basement 1 Coach Bay 8/9
• JB CIQ: Coach Bay 15 / 16

Bus Operator: Transtar Travel & Tours Pte Ltd

MRT Stations Served:

• Imbiah Station (S3)

Alternative Bus Services at Resort World

Bus ts8 gallery.

Reference Link:

https://www.transtar.travel/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/TS8-Schedule_2022-1.pdf https://businterchange.net/johorbus/routes/routeinfo.php?service=TS8 https://landtransportguru.net/busts8/

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Resorts world sentosa ↔ jb ciq, cross border bus ts8 bus route map - johor bahru ciq.

Cross Border Bus TS8 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The TS8 bus (Johor Bahru Ciq) has 9 stops departing from Resort World Sentosa Coach Terminal and ending at Johor Bahru - Johor Bahru Checkpt (46211).

Choose any of the TS8 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

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Direction: Johor Bahru Ciq (9 stops)

Resort world sentosa coach terminal, cantonment link - blk 16 (05631), outram rd - outram pk stn exit 7 (06011), zion rd - opp great world city (13121), scotts rd - thong teck bldg (09213), stevens rd - stevens stn exit 3 (40221), whitley rd - raffles town club (40231), woodlands crossing - w'lands checkpt (46101), johor bahru - johor bahru checkpt (46211), what time does the ts8 bus start operating.

Services on the TS8 bus start at 08:00 on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

What time does the TS8 bus stop working?

Services on the TS8 bus stop at 00:15 on Friday, Saturday.

What time does the TS8 bus arrive?

When does the Resorts World Sentosa ↔ JB CIQ bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Resorts World Sentosa ↔ JB CIQ bus line that is closest to your location.

Is there a TS8 bus stop near me?

Click here to view the nearest TS8 bus stop.

TS8 Bus Schedule

TS8 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 08:00 - 23:00

Cross Border Bus Service Alerts

See all updates on TS8 (from Resort World Sentosa Coach Terminal), including real-time status info, bus delays, changes of routes, changes of stops locations, and any other service changes. Get a real-time map view of TS8 (Johor Bahru Ciq) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all Cross Border Bus info now.

TS8 line bus fare

Cross Border Bus TS8 (Johor Bahru Ciq) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about Cross Border Bus tickets costs please check the Moovit app or Cross Border Bus’s official website.

TS8 (Cross Border Bus)

The first stop of the TS8 bus route is Resort World Sentosa Coach Terminal and the last stop is Johor Bahru - Johor Bahru Checkpt (46211). TS8 (Johor Bahru Ciq) is operational during everyday. Additional information: TS8 has 9 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 100 minutes.

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TS8 - Alternative Directions

• TS8 - Resort World Sentosa / Timetable

Cross Border Bus Lines in Singapore

• CW1 - Larkin Sentral ↔ Kranji MRT Stn / Timetable
• TS1 - JB ↔ Changi Airport / Timetable
• TS3 - Marina Square/Pan Pacific Hotel ↔ JB CIQ / Timetable
• AC7 - Yishun Int ↔ JB CIQ / Timetable
• CW6 - CIQ 2nd Link ↔ Boon Lay MRT Stn (Boon Lay Way) / Timetable
• CW7 - Terminal Gelang Patah ↔ Tuas Link MRT / Timetable
• TS6 - Buona Vista ↔ GP Sentral / Timetable
• CW4S - Terminal Sutera Mall ↔ Jurong Town Hall Int / Timetable
• CW5 - Johor Bahru Checkpoint ↔ Newton Circus / Timetable
• CW2 - Larkin Sentral ↔ Queen St Ter / Timetable
• SJE - Queen St Bus Ter ↔ Larkin Bus Ter / Timetable
• CW4 - Terminal Pontian ↔ Jurong Town Hall Int / Timetable
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How to travel from Singapore to Johor Bahru by Bus

By: Author Eva

Posted on Published: January 1, 2024  - Last updated: January 17, 2024

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As someone who stays and works in Singapore , I am constantly looking for short getaways to neighboring countries. Since the nearest city from Singapore is Johor Bahru, Malaysia, I found myself frequently cross the border from Singapore to Johor Bahru.

There are many ways you could travel from Singapore to Johor Bahru and vice versa, such as by public bus, private bus, shuttle tebrau train , taxi, private transfer (such as this and this ) or by driving. And nope, there is no flight between Johor Bahru Senai Airport and Singapore Changi Airport .

In this post, I’ll share with you about how to go from Singapore to Johor Bahru by public bus , as well as how to travel back from Johor Bahru to Singapore by bus.

Here is the summary procedure on how to travel from Singapore to JB by public bus.

• Determine your destination in JB
• Determine which bus can bring you closest to your destination
• On the day of travel, take one of the public buses listed in this article
• When arriving at Singapore’s checkpoint, alight from the bus and go to immigration
• Upon clearing SG immigration, go down the escalator, walk to bus stop and take bus to JB
• When arriving at Johor Bahru’s checkpoint, alight from the bus and go to immigration
• Upon clearing JB’s immigration, either go to bus stop and take another bus to your destination or simply walk out of the custom and head to your next destination

Fill Up Arrival Cards Before Crossing the Border

Before entering malaysia.

Within 3 days before entering Malaysia, foreign visitors need to fill up Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) . MDAC is compulsory for all foreign visitors, except the following:

• Citizens of Singapore
• Diplomatic and Official Passport Holders
• Malaysia’s Permanent Residents and Long Term Pass Holders
• General Certificate of Identity (GCI) Brunei Darussalam Holders
• Brunei Malaysia Frequent Traveler Facility Holders
• Thailand Border Pass Holders
• Indonesia Cross-Border Travel Document (PLB) Holders

Before Entering Singapore

Within 3 days before entering Singapore by land, foreign visitors need to fill up Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) . SGAC is exempted for Singapore Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Pass Holders entering Singapore by land.

When is the Best Time to Cross the Border?

Generally, the border is at its busiest when:

• Malaysians are crossing the border to go to work in Singapore
• Malaysians are crossing the border to go back home to Malaysia after work
• People from Singapore are crossing border to Malaysia to spend their holidays

Usually, the peak timings for non-holiday period are as follow: SG to JB direction : Friday night, Saturday morning and Saturday noon JB to SG direction : Sunday after 3pm, and Monday morning

During holiday period or long weekend , the peak timing will be: SG to JB direction : the eve of holiday, and the morning of holiday JB to SG direction : the last day of holiday, and the morning of the day after holiday

Understanding 2 Border Checkpoints

There are 2 Border Checkpoints between Singapore and Johor Bahru. The main and older one is SG Woodlands CIQ & JB CIQ; this is also commonly referred as “ First Link .”  The building name for JB checkpoint is “Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI).” For simplicity, I will use the terms Woodlands Checkpoint and JB CIQ .

The second and newer one is SG Tuas CIQ, and JB Second Link CIQ; this is commonly referred as “ Second Link ” or “Tuas.” The building name for JB Second Link checkpoint is “Sultan Abu Bakar.” For simplicity, I will use the term Tuas Checkpoint and JB Second Link CIQ .

Both checkpoints are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Which border and which bus you should choose? To answer this, you need to consider your final destination in JB.

If you are planning for shopping, cafe hopping, food hunting, mall hanging out, you may choose to go to JB CIQ via First Link. From JB CIQ Custom, you can literally walk to Johor Bahru City Square, Komtar JBCC, JB Sentral Bus Terminal, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, and Jalan Dhoby.

If you are planning to go to Larkin Terminal to take other buses to continue to other parts of Malaysia, you may choose either First Link or Second Link.

If you are going to other parts of JB that are near Second Link (such as Legoland, Johor Premium Outlet, Bukit Indah, Iskandar Puteri), you may choose Second Link.

The table below shows a list of frequently-visited places in Johor Bahru and the recommended border to choose. It doesn’t mean that these destinations have direct bus from Singapore, some destination requires you to change to another bus.

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Which Border has Less Traffic?

The traffic tends to be heavier at Woodlands, but during peak period such as Public Holiday, both borders are equally heavy.

Even though first link is usually more congested, it doesn’t mean that I will choose second link over first link all the time. It depends on where I’m going to in JB.

What I usually do before crossing the border is checking the traffic cameras at both checkpoints and checking Google Maps for estimated traffic condition.

The traffic cameras are updated every minute so it’s pretty accurate. If you see a traffic jam, do investigate whether it’s traffic jam on car lanes or bus lanes. Sometimes, the car lanes may have heavy traffic but the bus lane is literally empty.

What traffic cameras can’t show you is the traffic condition at JB Checkpoint, because these cameras are installed by Singapore side, not Malaysia. So, if you see a clear bridge, don’t be too happy first. Instead, check the traffic condition at Google Maps, maybe there’s a traffic jam at Malaysia side.

How to check traffic condition in Google Maps? Choose “traffic” function in Google Maps. On mobile, it’s located at top right corner, under the search bar, within the drop-down menu. On desktop, it’s within the drop-down menu located at top left corner.

The traffic function will show you traffic condition in colors. Dark red means extremely heavy. But again, heavy traffic refers to car traffic, not bus traffic. There’s a lot of guestimate when trying to predict bus traffic.

How to pay for the bus fare?

Public bus fare can be paid using EZ-Link, ManjaLink (only Causeway buses) or by cash. If you pay bus fare by cash, please pay with exact money because no change will be given. After paying cash, you will then be given a ticket that you must keep throughout the journey until you reach your destination.

If you don’t have exact cash, for Causeway (CW) buses, you have the option to pay at the counters which are usually available at every starting point of CW buses’ routes. However, for other buses, there are no counters, hence no change will be given.

What is the travel duration?

The travel duration from Singapore to JB depends greatly on traffic condition. It could take 1 hour during off-peak (weekdays afternoon), but it could take as much as 4 hours during peak period (such as the eve of a long weekend or eve of a Public Holiday).

Most of the time, it takes me about 2 hours to cross the border in the evening or on the weekend. 

Since it’s difficult to estimate the exact travel duration, it’s better to allow more buffer for the journey, especially if you need to catch another bus or flight from Johor Bahru to other cities.

Can you walk across the border of Singapore and Malaysia?

Some people do walk across the border between Woodlands Checkpoint and JB CIQ Checkpoint on rare occasions, such as when the traffic jam is too horrible and they are at risk of arriving late at their workplace. However, please do not walk because it is extremely dangerous; there is no pedestrian footpath and the vehicles don’t give way to pedestrian.

And, nobody walks across the border between Tuas Checkpoint and JB Second Link Checkpoint. Curious why? The distance between the two checkpoints is 5km! Similar to first link, there’s no pedestrian footpath and vehicles don’t give way to pedestrian. So, for safety reason, please wait patiently for the bus no matter how urgently you need to get to your destination.

List of Buses from Singapore to Johor Bahru

In summary, here’s the list of buses you can take to travel from Singapore to Johor Bahru:

• From Kranji MRT: Bus 170X, CW1
• Direct: Bus 950
• Indirect: Bus 856, 903, 911, 911T, 912, 912B
• From Queen Street Terminal: Bus 170, CW2, SJE
• From Jurong East Interchange: Bus 160, CW3, CW4, CW4S
• From Newton Food Centre: Bus CW5
• From Boon Lay MRT: Bus CW6
• From Changi Airport Terminal 1: Bus TS1
• From Resort World Sentosa: Bus TS8
• From Yishun Bus Interchange: Bus AC7
• From Marina Square: Bus TS3
• From Buona Vista: Bus TS6
• From Tuas Link MRT: Bus CW7

TL;DR: If you’re paralyzed with too many choices and you don’t know which one to choose, just take 170X or CW1 from Kranji MRT. Even though the queue might be long during peak-period, but they’re quite frequent and the distance to checkpoint is pretty short.

Now, let’s get into the details!

1. From Kranji MRT Station

At Kranji MRT Station, take exit C to the bus stop. Money changer with reasonable rates is available here, as well as a food court. On weekends, expect huge crowd so leave your house early.

Location of Kranji MRT on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/q4FY7AB3AkTQm5vRA

From Kranji MRT, there are 2 buses you can take:

1. SBS Bus 170X (formerly called SBS Bus 170 blue plate) Fare: Approx S$1.55 by EZ-Link card; or S$2.30 by cash Note : For SBS bus, you need to tap every time you board & alight Route: https://www.transitlink.com.sg/eservice/eguide/service_route.php?service=170X Operating Hour from Kranji: 5.36am to 11.30pm Operating Hour from JB Sentral: 6.10am to 12 midnight

SBS Bus 170X will bring you to Johor Bahru via Woodlands Checkpoint (First Link). The last station for Bus 170X is JB Sentral Bus Terminal, which is within walking distance from JB CIQ. So, usually after clearing the immigration at JB, nobody takes bus 170x anymore because people who are going to JB Sentral simply walk from the CIQ.

For information, there are 2 types of SBS Bus 170: red plate and blue plate. Blue plate (or 170X) leaves from Kranji and ends at JB Sentral Bus Terminal with only a few stops in between. Meanwhile, Red plate (bus 170) leaves from Queen Street Terminal (see point #3 below) and ends at Larkin Terminal with many bus stops in between (not recommended due to long journey).

2. Causeway Link Bus CW1 Fare from Kranji: S$2.60 by cash, ManjaLink* or Visa** Fare from Larkin/JB CIQ : RM2.60 by ManjaLink* or Visa** Note : For CW bus, only tap your card when boarding/re-boarding, DON’T tap when alighting. CW1 Route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW1 Route of ALL CW buses: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/singapore-bus Operating Hour from Kranji: 6.00am to 11.30pm Operating Hour from JB CIQ: 4.00am to 10.30pm Operating Hour from Larkin: 6.00am to 10.00pm

Bus CW1 only have 3 stops: Kranji MRT Station, SG Woodlands Checkpoint, JB CIQ. If you want to continue to Larkin Terminal, you need to take connecting bus CWL from JB CIQ.

*About ManjaLink : ManjaLink is a bus card issued by Causeway Link. It can be used on any Causeway Link buses (cross-border or local bus). You can purchase it online or from CW counters .

**About Visa : You can pay your CW1, CW2, CW5 and CWL bus rides with Visa credit card or debit card. Do ensure that your Visa card is contactless enabled and issued by an authorized bank/financial institution regardless the country of issuance. Details here .

My personal favorite way to go to JB is to taking SBS Bus 170X from Kranji because there are only 5 bus stops from Kranji MRT to Woodlands Checkpoint, the frequency of bus is quite high (intervals up to 9 mins during peak period, and up to 17 mins during off-peak period).

Furthermore, since I take MRT from my house to Kranji and I use EZ-Link, I can qualify for transfer fare if I take an SBS/SMRT bus after alighting from MRT. I’ll pay discounted fare if transfer is done within 45 mins. 

However, I would choose CW1 when there is a long queue for 170X but there is little or no queue for CW1. 

2. From Woodlands Bus Interchange (Walkable distance from Woodlands MRT Station)

2a. From Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange

Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange ( location on Google Map ) is an outdoor bus interchange, which is just a short walking distance from Woodlands MRT Station.

From Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange, there’s 1 bus that you can take directly to Woodlands Checkpoints, which is the SMRT Bus 950 . Here are the details:

Bus 950 Fare: Approx S$1.25 by EZ-Link card; or S$1.90 by cash Route: https://www.transitlink.com.sg/eservice/eguide/service_route.php?service=950 Operating Hour: 5.30am to 11.30pm.

SMRT Bus 950 will bring you to Johor Bahru via Woodlands Checkpoint (First Link). It has many stops, but not too many. Here are the important stops of Bus 950: Woodlands Bus Interchange – 5 other stops – Woodlands Checkpoint – JB CIQ – JB Sentral Bus Terminal – JB CIQ – Woodlands Checkpoint – 7 other stops – Woodlands Bus Interchange.

SMRT bus 950 is my 2nd personal favorite (after 170X) because it is nearer to where I stay, and because I have options to take other buses if SMRT Bus 950 has long queue and I’m in a rush, especially during peak period (weekend or evening).

Wait, but you said there’s only 1 bus from Woodlands??

Yes there’s only 1 direct bus to the Checkpoint. BUT, there are a few other buses that go to Woodlands Train Checkpoints. From the Train Checkpoints, it is about 10 minutes walk to Woodlands Checkpoint. So, it’s a good alternative if you don’t mind a lot of walking. Read section 2b below.

2b. From Woodlands Bus Interchange

Woodlands Bus Interchange is an indoor bus interchange located at the basement of Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub. To get there from Woodlands MRT, just follow the signs to Bus Interchange, the walk should take less than 10 minutes.

Here are the buses that goes to Train Checkpoint:

• Take Bus 856  (Berth 11) and alight 6 stops later at W’lands Train Checkpoint. In my opinion, this is the best bus to take.
• Take Bus 903  (Berth 4) and alight 10 stops later at W’lands Train Checkpoint.
• Take Bus 911 or 911T (Berth 12) and alight 6 stops later at W’lands Train Checkpoint. Do note that you need to take the one that goes to West Loop at Berth 12, not East Loop. You can ask the driver to confirm if he goes to Train Checkpoint.
• Take Bus 912 or 912B  (Berth 12) and alight 11 stops later at W’lands Train Checkpoint. Do note that you need to take the one that goes to West Loop at Berth 12, not East. It’s quite confusing to figure out which is which, so it’s best to ask the driver if he goes to Train Checkpoint.  Not recommended.

Remember, after alighting, make your way to the Woodlands Train Checkpoint building. Enter the Woodlands Train Checkpoint building, go up and follow the direction towards Woodlands Checkpoint. There will be some escalator rides and pedestrian bridge involved. No photographs is allowed inside the building, so I can’t show you what it looks like.

When you see a queue at the entrance of Train Station, do not go there. Instead, walk towards the Checkpoint.

3. From Queen Street Terminal (Nearest MRT stations: Bugis and Rochor)

Queen Street Terminal is about 15 mins walk from Bugis and Rochor MRT stations. It is located at Queen Street, between Arab Street and Ban San Street.

From Bugis MRT, take exit A or B, walk along Victoria Street until you meet Arab Street, and turn left. From Rochor, take either exit A or B, walk towards Ophir Road, turn left to Rochor Canal Road, then turn right to Ban San Street.

Location of Queen Street Terminal on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/p2MXmrS5jitFm2YK7

There are 3 options of buses from Queen Street Terminal:

1. SBS Bus 170 (formerly called Bus 170 red plate) Fare: Approx S$2.04 by EZ-Link card; or S$ 2.80 by cash. Route: https://www.transitlink.com.sg/eservice/eguide/service_route.php?service=170 Operating Hour from Queen Street Terminal: 5.20am to 00.10am Operating Hour from Larkin Terminal in JB: 5.20am to 00.30am

SBS Bus 170 leaves from Queen Street Terminal and ends at Larkin Terminal with so many bus stops in between, including Rochor Stn, Opp Little India Stn, Newton Stn, Stevens Stn, Botanic Garden Stn, Tan Kah Kee Stn, Sixth Avenue Stn, King Albert Park Stn, Hillview Stn, Opp Bukit Panjang Stn. I do not recommend bus 170 from Queen Street because it stops at too many locations that you are wasting too much time on the road.

2. Causeway Link Bus CW2 (Day Service) Fare from Queen Street: S$4.80 by cash, ManjaLink or Visa Fare from JB CIQ : RM4.80 by cash, ManjaLink or Visa Note : For CW bus, only tap your card when boarding/re-boarding, DON’T tap when alighting CW2 Route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW2 Route of ALL CW buses: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/singapore-bus Operating Hour from Queen Street Terminal: 6.30am to 11.30pm Operating Hour from JB CIQ: 4am to 10.30pm Operating Hour from Larkin: 6am to 10.00pm

Bus CW2 (Midnight Service) Fare : same as CW2 Day Service Route : same as CW2 Day Service Operating Hours : 11pm to 4am daily Frequency : 45 minutes, subjected to traffic condition

Bus CW2 has only a total of 3 stops: Queen Street Terminal, Woodlands Checkpoint and JB CIQ. If you want to continue to Larkin Terminal, you need to take connecting bus CWL (only operate 6am to 10pm) from JB CIQ.

Tip for CW2 : if you don’t mind standing on the bus for the entire journey (could take up to 1 hour plus in the evening or weekend), you can skip the long queue and go to the front of the queue. There, wait until the bus is almost full and nobody in the queue boards the bus anymore. Then board the bus.

Yep, most people in the long q will not board if there are no more seats, they don’t want to stand and would rather wait for the next bus, so this is your chance to take the bus without queuing (but you pay the price by having to stand the entire journey).

Do note that if you take CW2, once you got your passport stamp at Woodlands Checkpoint, you could board any CW buses to go to JB Sentral Checkpoint. Just show your ticket to any CW bus driver and they’ll let you in.

3. Singapore-Johore Express Bus / SJE (Fare: S$3.30 by cash)

Bus SJE route is exactly the same as CW2. Seats for SJE bus are more comfortable compared to CW2. As for frequency, it is hard to predict because there isn’t any app that you can use to check the departing schedule for bus SJE and CW.

If I were to choose between CW2 and SJE, I definitely prefer CW2 because at Woodlands Checkpoint, I can continue with any CW buses. With SJE, I have to wait for SJE.

4. From Jurong East Bus Interchange (Walkable distance from Jurong East MRT Station)

4a. From Jurong East Interim Bus Interchange

At the new Jurong East Interim Bus Interchange ( Location on Google Maps ), there is 1 bus that goes to JB via Woodlands Checkpoint which is SBS bus 160 . To get here, take Exit B from Jurong East MRT.

1. SBS Bus 160 Fare : Approx S$1.84 by EZ-Link Card; S$ 2.50 by cash Note : For SBS bus, you need to tap every time you board & alight Route : http://www.transitlink.com.sg/eservice/eguide/service_route.php?service=160 Operating Hour from Jurong East Bus Interchange : 5.30am to 12midnight

SBS Bus 160 ends at JB Sentral Terminal. I personally do not recommend you to take bus 160 because it passes through many stops before Woodlands Checkpoint. Meanwhile, CW buses do not have too many stops, but they only go to Second Link, not Woodlands.

4b. From Jurong East Private Bus Pickup/Drop-off Point

At Jurong East Private Bus Pickup/Drop-off Point ( location on Google Map ) ( video on how to get here ), there are 3 buses that go to JB via Tuas Second LinkCheckpoint : CW3 (to Perling Mall), CW4 (to Pontian Bus Terminal), and CW4S (to Sutera Mall).

To be honest, it doesn’t matter which bus you take. All 3 buses will bring you to Tuas Checkpoint and then JB CIQ 2nd Link. After clearing immigration at JB CIQ 2nd Link, you can take connecting buses to go to other parts of JB. See section “ Connecting Bus at JB CIQ 2nd Link ” below.

1. CW3 Fare from Jurong East: S$6 by cash, ManjaLink Fare from Perling Mall : RM6 by cash, ManjaLink Note : For CW bus, only tap your card when boarding/re-boarding, DON’T tap when alighting CW3 Route : https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW3 Route of ALL CW buses: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/singapore-bus Operating Hour from Jurong East: 7.30am to 11.30pm Operating Hour from JB CIQ 2nd Link: 5am to 10.30pm Operating Hour from Perling Mall: 4am to 9.30pm

2. CW4 – haven’t resumed operation Route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW4

3. CW4S Fare from Jurong East: S$6 by cash, ManjaLink Fare from Perling Mall : RM6 by cash, ManjaLink Note : For CW bus, only tap your card when boarding/re-boarding, DON’T tap when alighting CW4S Route : https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW4s Route of ALL CW buses: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/singapore-bus Operating Hour from Jurong East: 7.30am to 11.30pm Operating Hour from JB CIQ 2nd Link: 7.30am to 6.30pm Operating Hour from Sutera Mall: 8.30am to 4.40pm

Bus CW4S ends at Sutera Mall by passing through Gelang Patah Bus Terminal, Lima Kedai, Taman Sri Orkid, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah.

Connecting Bus at JB CIQ 2nd Link : If you’re traveling on CW3, CW4, CW4S or CW7, when you arrive at JB Second Link CIQ, you have the option to transfer to any of the bus below: a. Bus CW3L (which goes to Bukit Indah and Perling Mall) – CW3L Route b. Bus CW3S (which goes to Bukit Indah 2, Bukit Indah 1, Nusa Bestari, Sutera Mall and ends at Terminal Bas TUTA) – CW3S Route c. Bus CW4G (which goes to Terminal Gelang Patah / GP Sentral) – CW4G Route

5. From Newton Food Centre (Walkable distance from Newton MRT Station)

From Newton, you can take Causeway Link bus CW5  to Johor Bahru. It is the best choice if you are staying/working near Newton/Orchard and going to JB Sentral only. 

This bus only has 3 stops: Newton Food Centre (aka Newton Circus), SG Woodlands Checkpoint, and JB Sentral Checkpoint. If you want to continue to Larkin Terminal, you need to take connecting bus CWL (only operate 6am to 10pm) from JB CIQ.

CW5 Fare from Newton: S$4.60 by cash, ManjaLink or Visa Fare from JB CIQ: RM4.60 by cash, ManjaLink or Visa Note : For CW bus, only tap your card when boarding/re-boarding, DON’T tap when alighting CW5 Route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW5 Route of ALL CW buses: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/singapore-bus Operating Hour from Newton: 6.45am to 11.30pm Operating Hour from JB CIQ: 5.00am to 9.30pm

To get to Newton Food Centre (or Newton Circus), from Newton MRT, take exit B. It is about 10-minute walk from Newton MRT Station to CW5 Bus Stop. Getting there can be quite confusing because the traffic is quite heavy around Newton MRT and there isn’t pedestrian crossing.

Basically you have to find your way to Newton Food Centre, then walk across the open-air carpark. Then, you will find CW5 bus stop . Location on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/C7UQtsJyaQX7oZbz6

6. From Boon Lay MRT Station

From Boon Lay, you can take Causeway Link bus CW6 via Tuas 2nd Link. This bus has only 3 stops: Boon Lay, SG Tuas 2nd Link Checkpoint, JB 2nd Link CIQ. After coming out of JB 2nd Link CIQ, you need to change to other CW buses to go to Taman Bukit Indah, Giant Nusa Bestari, Taman Tasik, Larkin Terminal

CW6 Fare from Boon Lay: S$5 by cash, ManjaLink Fare from JB CIQ 2nd Link: RM4.50 by cash, ManjaLink Note : For CW bus, only tap your card when boarding/re-boarding, DON’T tap when alighting CW6 Route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW6 Route of ALL CW buses: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/singapore-bus Operating Hour from Boon Lay: 7.30am to 11pm. Operating Hour from JB CIQ 2nd Link: 5.00am to 10.30pm

From Boon Lay MRT, take exit B, walk straight until the main road (Boon Lay Way), then turn right, and you will see the bus stop. Refer photos below.

Location on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/UkzJJNXw7ubGoKHq6

7. From Changi Airport (Terminal 1)

From Changi Airport, you can take Transtar Bus TS1 from Terminal 1 (Arrival Hall Coach Bay Lot B/C).

TS1 Fare from Singapore : S$11 by EZ-Link or cash (pay exact fare on board; no change will be given) Fare from JB : S$4.3 by EZ-Link or RM13 by cash (pay exact fare on board; no change will be given) Route & Schedule : changes frequently, I recommend you use Transtar website booking function to check Operating Hour from Changi Airport : 8.15am to 9.15pm (frequency 1-2 hrs, only 6 trips a day) Operating Hour from JB CIQ: 5.00am to 7.15pm (frequency 1-2 hrs, only 6 trips a day)

The bus starts at Terminal 1 and eventually ends at JB CIQ. If you have questions when you’re on the ground, just approach the counter at Terminal 1, Level 1. Sometimes, timing or boarding bay may change, so it’s best to check with the counter.

8. From Resort World Sentosa (Nearest MRT station: Harbourfront)

From Harbourfront Station, you can wak throgh “Boardwalk” to Resort World Sentosa, or take Sentosa Express Monorail from Level 3 of Vivocity and alight at Resort World Station.

At Resort World Sentosa, take the escalator down to Basement and follow direction to “Coach Bay.” Here, you can take Transtar Bus TS8 from Basement Coach Bay. The bus starts at RWS, then after several stops in between, it ends at JB CIQ.

TS8 Fare from Singapore : S$8 by EZ-Link or cash (pay exact fare on board; no change will be given) Fare from JB : S$3.3 by EZ-Link or RM10 by cash (pay exact fare on board; no change will be given) Routes and schedule : changes frequently, I recommend you use Transtar website booking function to check Operating Hour from RWS : 8.00am to 10.00pm (only 8 trips a day, frequency varies between 1 hour to 4 hours) Operating Hour from JB CIQ : 5.30am to 9.00pm (only 9 trips a day, frequency varies between 1 hour to 4 hours)

If you have any questions when you’re on the ground, just approach the counter at the Coach Bay. Sometimes, timing or boarding bay may change, so it’s best to check with the counter.

Location on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/UBjRCzTN3UYiV7ub8

9. From Yishun Bus Interchange (Walkable distance from Yishun MRT Station)

Yishun bus interchange ( location on Google Maps ) is an indoor bus interchange located at Level 1 of Yishun Integrated Transport Hub. From Yishun bus interchange, you can take bus AC7 to JB CIQ, passing through many stops in between.

AC7 Fare from Singapore : S$2.20 by EZ-Link Card; S$2.50 by cash Fare from JB : S$1.20 by EZ-Link Card; RM3 by cash Route : here and here Operating Hour from Yishun : 5.40am to 11.30pm Operating Hour from JB CIQ: 5.20am to 11.30pm

To get to Yishun Bus Interchange from Yishun MRT station, go to Exit D (shown in below photo). The escalator at Exit D brings you to Basement 2. There, follow the direction on the floor , not on the signboard above. After taking some escalators up, you will arrive at the bus interchange. The entire journey from MRT to Berth 8 took me 10-15 mins of walking, so do allow 15-min buffer when you plan for your trip.

10. From Marina Square (Walkable distance from Promenade MRT Station)

PS: Transtar announced that TS3 has been resumed in May 2022, however, I can’t find the schedule from their booking system. I recommend avoiding this route.

Bus TS3 brings you from Singapore CBD (Central Business District) to Johor Bahru CIQ via first link (Woodlands) and vice versa. It’s suitable for Johoreans who work in Singapore but stay in Johor Bahru, as well as tourists who stay at CBD or Chinatown but wants to visit Johor Bahru on a day trip. Take note that the bus only operates in the morning and evening.

To get to Pan Pacific Hotel, you can take MRT to Promenade and then walk for 450m. You can also board the bus from Downtown MRT Station, Clarke Quay and several other bus stops.

TS3 Fare from Singapore : S$8 by cash (pay exact fare on board; no change will be given) Fare from JB : S$3.2 by EZ-Link or RM10 by cash (pay exact fare on board; no change will be given) Route and schedule : changes frequently, I recommend you use Transtar website booking function to check Operating Hour from Pan Pacific Hotel : varies, see schedule (only 2 trips a day on weekdays, and 1 trip a day on weekends) Operating Hour from JB CIQ : varies, see schedule (only 2 trips a day on weekdays, and 1 trip a day on weekends)

Location on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Jps3ru5dLm9ahWbD7

11. From The Star Vista (Walkable distance from Buona Vista MRT Station)

Bus TS6 is an alternative of bus CW3. Typically, residents who stay and work in the west part of Singapore would go to Jurong East (see point 4 above) and take bus CW3/CW4/CW4S to Johor Bahru via second link. Now, people who stay/work near Buona Vista MRT, One North MRT, Kent Ridge MRT, Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim, Gul Circle MRT, Tuas West Road MRT, Tuas Link MRT can save time by taking TS6.

Bus TS6 terminates at Gelang Patah Bus Terminal, from which you can catch another bus or ride a Grab to other parts of Johor Bahru.

TS6 Fare from Singapore : S$6 by EZ-Link or cash (pay exact fare on board; no change will be given) Fare from Gelang Patah Terminal : S$2.6 by EZ-Link or RM8 by cash (pay exact fare on board; no change will be given) Route and schedule : changes frequently, I recommend you use Transtar website booking function to check Operating Hour from Buona Vista : 8.00am to 7.00pm (frequency every 2-3 hours, only 6 trips a day) Operating Hour from Gelang Patah Sentral : 4.30am to 5.30pm (frequency every 1-4 hours, only 3 trips a day)

Location on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/wJFYXKVcR3cXTVDt5

12. From Tuas Link MRT Station

Tuas Link MRT station is the westernmost MRT station. It is really near Tuas Checkpoint, however, you can’t walk to Tuas Checkpoint from here. Instead, you need to take Causeway bus CW7.

CW7 Fare from Singapore : S$4.50 by ManjaLink Fare from Larkin/JB: RM4.50 by ManjaLink Route : https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW7 Operating Hour from Tuas Link MRT : 7.30am to 11.00pm Operating Hour from JB Second Link CIQ: 5.00am to 10.15pm

To go to the bus boarding point, take the Exit A at Tuas Link MRT Station.

Location on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/akWF2hg35eSagu9i8

When to Tap In & Tap Out?

If you’re using EZ-Link, here’s the general rule about taking public bus in Singapore: You need to tap in  every time you board a bus, and you need to tap out every time you alight from a bus. It doesn’t matter whether it’s your final destination or you’re doing a transfer of bus, you have to tap in and tap out every time you enter and exit the bus.

However, if you’re taking CW bus, you only need to tap when boarding the bus. You DON’T need to tap when alighting from the bus.

Here’s a list of when to tap in and tap out:

• Tap-in when you enter a bus from, for example, Kranji
• Tap-out when you exit at SG Woodlands checkpoint (if taking CW bus, no need to tap out)
• Get your passport stamped
• Queue at bus station below the immigration
• Tap-in when you enter the bus at Woodlands Checkpoint
• Tap-out when you arrive at JB CIQ (if taking CW bus, no need to tap out)
• If you’re going to Larkin Terminal, go to bus station below immigration at JB CIQ. Wait for your bus. Tap in when you enter the bus. When you arrive at Larkin, tap out again (if taking CW bus, no need to tap out).
• If you’re going to JB Sentral or City Square, just walk and follow the direction

Note: For CW bus, you do not need to tap out when alighting, you only need to tap in when boarding.

At Singapore Woodlands Checkpoint

When you arrive at SG Woodlands Checkpoint, go up the escalator, queue at the counters and get your passport stamped. Once you get out, go down the escalator, make a U-turn and you will find the queue for the bus. If you have taken SBS bus to Woodlands Checkpoint, you may board any SBS buses to go to JB Sentral Checkpoint. Likewise, if you have taken any CW bus to Woodlands Checkpoint, you may board any CW buses to go to JB Sentral Checkpoint. Just observe which bus comes first and go for it 🙂

At Johor Bahru Checkpoint

When you arrive at JB Sentral Checkpoint, make your way to the counter and get your passport stamped. No immigration card is required to be filled for entry into Malaysia. Once you are done with passport, get out from the counter area and walk straight. You will then have 2 choices: go to the bus stop at Basement and continue to other parts of JB with a bus; or walk to JB Sentral and enjoy your getaway. Just follow the signs along the way.

At SG Tuas Checkpoint & JB Second Link Checkpoint

Crossing  border at Second Link is similar to that at Causeway. Once you get your passport stamped at Tuas Checkpoint, proceed to bus boarding area and board bus to go to JB Second Link Checkpoint. Once your passport is stamped at JB Second Link, proceed to bus boarding area and board the bus that will bring you to your next destination.

How to Cross Border at Midnight?

Before 1 Aug 2022, there was no cross border bus at midnight, hence it was quite a hassle to travel between Singapore and Johor Bahru at midnight. Thankfully, from 1 Aug 2022, you can take CW2 from Queen Street to go to JB, or take CW2 from JB CIQ to go to Singapore.

Bus CW2 (Midnight Service) Fare : S$4.80 from Queen Street; RM4.80 from JB CIQ Payment mode : ManjaLink, Visa card and Cash only; NO EZ-Link/NETS Route : https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/singapore-cross-border-bus/?view=route&no=CW2 Operating Hours : 11pm to 4am daily Frequency : 45 minutes, subjected to traffic condition

Bus CW2 (Midnight Service) has 3 stops: Queen Street Terminal, Woodlands Checkpoint and JB CIQ . You can board the bus from any of the stops.

If your starting point in Singapore is nearer to Woodlands Checkpoint, you can board the bus at Woodlands Checkpoint. But first, you need to make your way to Woodlands Train Checkpoint, walk inside the building towards Woodlands Checkpoint, get through immigration, walk down the escalator and look for the CW2 bus bay.

Personally, I don’t recommend crossing the border between midnight to 5am if it’s not entirely necessary. That’s because the frequency of CW2 buses is too infrequent and you may end up waiting for hours. The 45min frequency is just an estimate, anything can happen especially during manpower crunch period.

If you have a morning flight to catch, it’s quite risky to cross the border with the midnight bus. It’s safer to cross border the night before, or to cross border using taxi or private transfer.

Going to Singapore from JB Larkin Terminal

If you are going to Singapore from Larkin Terminal, you can board SBS Bus 170, SJE bus, CW1, CW2, CW3 to JB Checkpoint; and CW6 to JB Second Link. The fare for CW buses is significantly cheaper if you board in JB compared to SG. Check CW website for more info on the fare.

Since Larkin Terminal is undergoing renovation in 2017 and 2018, the platform for buses is not fix yet. One day, you can find SBS/CW buses in platform D, other days they’re are at other platforms. So, just look around or ask people!

Going to Other Parts of Malaysia from JB Larkin Terminal

From Larkin Terminal, you can board other buses to go to other parts of Malaysia. You can buy the tickets from ticket counters that are located inside the building. DO NOT buy bus ticket from the men who approach you when you walk around Larkin, most of the time they are trying to sell you expensive tickets on buses that have many stopovers.

At the time of writing, there are 2 ticket counter location at Larkin. The first one is the Centralised Ticket Counter. However, now this Centralised counter only sells ticket for CERTAIN bus only. You can find tickets for more buses when you go further inside the building. Follow the arrow that says “tiket kaunter.”

You can also buy bus ticket online from platforms such as easybook.com or busonlineticket.com. Some bus operators require you to check-in at bus counter to get your seat number. If you come from Singapore to Larkin, you can’t predict what time you arrive at Larkin due to traffic so it’s risky to buy online.

However, for PEAK period (Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year, National Day, etc), bus tickets will be sold out early, so it’s better to buy online or buy in advance from the counter.

How to Travel from Johor Bahru to Singapore by Bus

To Travel from Johor Bahru to Singapore by bus, simply take any cross-border buses from the following locations.

1. From Larkin Terminal

From Larkin Sentral Terminal, you can take bus SBS 170 or CW1.

2. From JB Sentral

If you’re near JB Sentral or JB CIQ, you can just walk to JB CIQ building.

3. From Gelang Patah Terminal

Take CW buses to JB 2nd Link CIQ.

4. From any other parts of Johor Bahru

Make your way to any of the above places and take the necessary transportation method to get to JB CIQ or JB 2nd Link CIQ.

Disclaimer: All information is correct as of the time of writing. Any subsequent changes might not be reflected here. 

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Wednesday 26th of June 2024

Thanks for the detailed info. Just wondering, you mentioned that Monday morning going to SG from JB is peak timing. Is 11 am or 12 nn still peak time? Thanks

Not anymore :)

Friday 19th of April 2024

Hi Eva, thanks for detailed post with complete information! I've just started working in Sg, been almost 3 months & still exploring options to travel.

I'm staying near CIQ (10 mins walking) & working near Tai Seng mrt. Waiting bus from Kranji mrt to Woodlands border can take really long during peak hours!

Today I tried to go work by CW1, I tapped (Manjalink) my first ride at CIQ to Woodlands, I believe its charged RM 2.6. After ICA clearance, when I board CW1 again to Kranji, I was being charged again. Am I being double charged?

Tuesday 23rd of April 2024

Hi Keith! Welcome to Singapore, hope you enjoy working here! Yes they require people to tap again when boarding the bus for the second/third time, but you shouldn’t be double charged, are you able to check your Manja app to see how much they deducted?

Sunday 24th of March 2024

Detailed, useful information!

Monday 25th of March 2024

Thursday 7th of March 2024

I am really glad I found your helpful blog, Eva.

But I have one question, if I want to take CW2 on Sunday morning from Queen Street because I think it's the nearest way from my stays (Sultan Road) to JB Central, do I have to book the ticket online? But I found it really difficult because the web kept saying it's unavailable. Is it possible just to show up at the counter and join the queue? Thanks in advance

Tuesday 12th of March 2024

Hi Hanna, for CW2 it;s not possible to book the ticket online. You can just show up and join the queue :) There will be many buses throughout the day so you will always be able to board one. Take care!

Wednesday 24th of January 2024

Hi I'm abit confused. If I stay in BBatok, which is the best way to go?

Hi, as I said in the TLDR, If you’re paralyzed with too many choices and you don’t know which one to choose, just take 170X or CW1 from Kranji MRT.

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The first bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Johor Bahru departs at 8.15AM everyday while the last bus departs at 11.15PM. There are routes provided every 1-2 hours. So, the travelers can be more flexible in choosing their desire travel time to fit their schedule.

Transtar Cross Border is known for their punctuality. Hence, the passenger can be stress-free when they travel, knowing that they will reach their destination on time. Besides, executive buses are employed by the operator to improve the customer satisfaction. Hence, other than equipping air-conditioning system in their buses, seat belts are also installed to ensure the passengers’ safety.

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How To Go JB Sentral From Singapore

• Post author: sgmytrips
• Post published: November 8, 2018
• Post category: Johor Bahru

JB Sentral is a Malaysian inter-city railway station located at Bukit Chagar between Jalan Tun Abdul Razak and Jalan Jim Quee in the heart of Johor Bahru, And also JB Sentral  is a bus terminal in Johor Bahru. Before You go Johor Bahru From Singapore Via Woodland Causeway , You will Pass by The JB Sentral.

Now I list out 5 Travel Guide How to Go JB Sentral From Singapore

• Public Bus From Singapore
• Train From Singapore
• Private Transport From Singapore
• Taxi From Singapore
• Self Driving

Option 1 Public Bus From Singapore To Jb Sentral

Most people Will Choose This Way to travel From Singapore to JB Sentral. I will List Singapore location which is can take Bus to JB Sentral. This Option is the Cheapest Way to Reach JB Sentral.

Take Note : JB Sentral Is Just Nearby Woodland Causeway. So don’t cross over By Second Link ( Tuas Checkpoint)

Got 8 Place Of Singapore You can Take Bus To Jb sentral via Woodland Causeway

1) Kranji Mrt Station

In Kranji Mrt Station,On weekends or Peak Hour, expect huge crowd so leave your house early or Avoid Peak Hour  SO in here you can take this 3 bus.

• SBS Bus 170 blue plate  (Fare: S$ 1.39 by EZ-Link card; or S$ 2.00 by cash)
• SBS Bus 170x  (Fare: S$ 1.39 by EZ-Link card; or S$ 2.00 by cash)
• Causeway Link Bus CW1 (Fare: S$ 1.50 by cash only).

2) Woodland Bus Interchange Bus

In Woodland Bus Interchange. Only one Bus available to Cross over Causeway to Reach JB Sentral.

•  SMRT Bus 950 (Fare: S$ 1.43 by EZ-Link card; or S$ 2.20 by cash)

Note: When you’re in a rush but unable to board bus 950 due to long queue. You Just Take Mrt To Kranji. There Are A lot Of Bus To Go Malaysia.

3)  queen street terminal.

Queen Street Terminal is about 10 mins walk from Bugis MRT stations. Here Got 3 Bus Company Operate to go Malaysia Jb Sentral. From Bugis MRT, take exit A or B, walk along Victoria Street until you meet Arab Street, and turn left.

• Causeway Link Bus CW2 (Fare: S$ 3.00 by ManjaLink, S$ 3.30 by Ez-Link, S$ 3.50 by cash)
• Singapore-Johore Express Bus / SJE (Fare: S$ 3.30 by cash)
• SBS Bus 170 red plate (Fare: S$ 1.97 by EZ-Link card; S$ 2.50 by cash)

Take Note: Don’t Take 170 red Plate. If you want travel with smooth and fast.  because 170 Red Platewill stops at too many locations Before You Reach Sg Custom.  So you are wasting a lot of  time on the Journey.

4) newton food centre.

In Newton Food Centre. Only one Bus available to Cross over Causeway to Reach JB Sentral. From Newton MRT, take exit B and walk through the open-air car park, then you will find CW5 bus stop.

• Causeway Link bus CW5 (Fare: S$ 3.30 by cash)

5) Yishun Bus Interchange

In Yishun Bus Interchange. Only one Bus available to Cross over Causeway to Reach JB Sentral.

• AC 7（Fare: S$ 2.20 by EZ-Link Card; S$ 2.50 by cash）

Take Note : Passing through many stops in between. Not advise To Take. You May Travel Few More Mrt Stop. To Kranji Or Woodland Is Much Better

6）jurong east mrt station.

In Jurong East Mrt Station Here. Got 4 Bus Can go Malaysia. But only 1 Bus Will go JB Sentral Via Woodland Causeway. The less Will Travel to Tuas Second Link.

• SBS bus 160 (Fare: S$ 1.84 by EZ-Link Card; S$ 2.50 by cash)

Take Note : CW3 , CW4 , CW4S Was Travel To Tuas. So Don’t Wrongly Take Bus. And Not Suggest take 160 From Jurong. Because it was Cause you wasting a lot of time. It Will Be Many Stop before You Reach Woodland Causeway. You Just take Few More Mrt Station to Reach Kranji. It was better way to travel to JB Sentral.

7) changi airport ( t2 & t4).

In changi airport Only One Bus Company. Transtar Bus TS1  from Terminal 2 and Terminal 4. Fare: S$ 9.00 by EZ-Link; S$ 10.00 by cash.

Take Note : If you fly with Scoot airline and same date , you can board bus TS1 for free. Just  download the registration form , print it out, fill it in and pass to Bus Captain.

8) resort world sentosa.

At Resort World Sentosa you can take Transtar Bus TS8 from Basement Coach Bay. Fare: S$ 6.00 by EZ-Link; S$ 7.00 by cash. Alternatively, you could consider another bus provider from 707 travel group. But Not advise. Because less bus are Travel.

About Taking Public Bus some tips you should know

• If you take a bus, you will need to get off with all your belongings on Singapore checkpoint for immigration clearance and then take another bus for crossing the bridge after that same procedure again at Malaysia Custom.
• Need not to board the same bus but of the  same services .
• Daily evenings are peak hours especially Friday . Clearing immigration may takes hours to complete.
• A trip from Singapore to JB Sentral might take from 40 minutes to 2 hours – it depends on traffic conditions.

Option 2 Train From Singapore To JB Sentral

So if you now want to travel by train from Singapore to Malaysia, you will have to catch one of the the new shuttle trains (Shuttle Tebrau) From Singapore to JB Sentral.

At first. You Have Travel to Woodland Causeway custom ,  Woodlands Train Checkpoint will be there.

Buy a Ticket  at counter. Tickets are sold out quickly during weekends. If you can purchase online.

From Woodlands CIQ to JB Sentral Timetable :

Departure Time : 7:20am, 8:30am, 9:40am, 10:50am, 12:20pm, 1:50pm, 3:20pm, 4:30pm, 5:40pm, 6:50pm, 8:00pm, 9:10pm, 10:20pm and 11:30pm

From Jb Sentral to Woodlands CIQ Timetable : 

Departure Time : 5:00am, 5:25am, 5:55am, 6:20am, 7:30am, 8:40am, 9:50am, 11:20am, 12:50pm, 2:20pm, 3:30pm, 4:40pm, 5:50pm, 7:00pm, 8:10pm, 9:20pm and 10:30pm

Ticket Fare Buy from Woodlands CIQ: SGD$5 per way.

Ticket fare buy from jb sentral : rm5 per way..

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Option 3 Private Transport From Singapore

Nowaday Hire a Private (Taxi/Limousine) Transport Services is the most convenient way to go to JB Sentral. You No need to travel to Kranji, Woodland , Queen Street or other place. You just stay at the home wait the Driver pick up . Everything about journey needed are well taken care by the private Transport company SGMYTRIPS .

Benefit Of Using Private Limousine Transport Services

• No Need  Disembark with luggage at each customs during custom clearance ( No need to queue up at customs to get your passport stamped)
• Direct pick up from any location in Singapore and drop-off at any location in Johor
• Non-sharing ride. ( Travel In Private)
• Not impose any cancellation fee but would appreciate if you could inform at least 1 – 2 days before your travelling date for any  Cancellations  and  Changing  Travel Detail.
• Rates are charged per vehicle. So, you pay lesser if travelling with more people. If travel with more than 4 people, the price is cheaper than taking public transport.
• Comfortable and spacious fleets ,Well-maintained, safety is ensured. Large luggage capacity, Ample legroom.

MPV Type and Price Range

How to book Private Transport Services? You May Visit Here

Advance booking is highly recommended at +6583869633 or  Online Booking . Visit SGMYTRIPS.com for more info.

Option 4 Taxi From Singapore

In Singapore, Only one kind of taxi Can Cross over Causeway to Malaysia. Only specially licensed taxis (Malaysia Yellow Taxi). But unfortunately this taxi would not stop at JB Sentral. It will only Go To Kotaraya. So From Kota Raya. You Still need to Take other transport to reach Jb sentral.

Anyway You Can Go   Ban San St first.  Which Is  beside  Queen Street Bus Terminal.  From Bugis MRT, take exit A or B, walk along Victoria Street until you meet Arab Street, and turn left.

Price for Taxi services From Singapore to  Kota Raya  Taxi Terminal: SGD$12 per person( Share Car) . If you don’t want to share with other. You just need to pay SGD48.

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Option 5 Self Driving

A trip from Singapore to JB Sentral via woodland causeway by car takes around 15-30 minutes off peak. But in peak time you might spend 1-2 hours stuck in heavy traffic jam.

Benefit of Self-Driving From Singapore To Johor Bahru . You May leave your home anytime. But before Travel Please Check The Custom Road Condition. Try To Avoid Traffic Jam.

This is Website   onemotoring    to check Causeway traffic .

Take Note : If you are departing from Singapore to Johor Bahru , the vehicle’s motor fuel supply tank must be at least  three-quarter tank full . Otherwise fined up to  S$500

Good news for those travel from singapore to jb frequently.

If you’re Singaporean or Singapore long-pass holder, you can apply for  MACS  (Malaysia Automated Clearance System) pass (valid for one year).With this pass your passport won’t be stamped on immigration clearance when you go Malaysia.

Applications for MACS under this category can be submitted to MACS branch office in Singapore. MEVAS ONE STOP CENTRE No 1, Tanglin Road #03-10/11/12 Orchard Parade Hotel Singapore 247905 Tel : +65 6733 4207

You Also can apply for the pass in MACS offices at Causeway or Second link checkpoint . Just bring your passport, or your Singapore pass and RM30.

For More Information About MACS you may visit  here

Hope This Post Will Help You To Travel In Johor Bahru. Enjoy Your Trip 😀

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Transtar Cross Border Bus Boarding Points in Singapore

There are handy boarding points in Singapore where Transtar Cross Border buses decide to pick up passengers. Every traveller can choose their convenient boarding point in Singapore depending on their travel choice. The following boarding points of Transtar Cross Border in Singapore are:

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Bus From Singapore To JB Guide (2024 Updated SG-JB Bus Summary)

This is The Ultimate Guide (updated May 2024) for those looking for all Singapore bus routes to/from Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

In this article, you’ll find buses from Singapore to JB via Woodlands Checkpoint and Tuas 2nd Link Checkpoint.

This is a good guide for regular travellers between Singapore and Malaysia or even for a casual solo trip with 1 or 2 friends.

But if this is a group trip or family holiday  to Johor, please DO NOT take the bus , especially with all your luggage, kids, or elderly family members. It will be a waste of your patience and energy crossing the border.

As one of the busiest borders in the world, the border crossing between Singapore and Malaysia is infamous for its terrible traffic jams.It gets super crowded on the bus and at customs checkpoints during weekends and holidays. (The highest traffic count in a single day was recorded at 500,000 people!)

So it’s a fact that booking a car hire service would be the best way to travel between Malaysia and Singapore.

Otherwise, you might be at risk of ruining your long weekend and precious holiday

Here is the list of all available buses from Singapore to JB and vice versa.

1. Take Bus Via Woodlands Checkpoint Or Tuas Checkpoint

There are two checkpoints—namely Woodlands Checkpoint  and Tuas Checkpoint —that will get you from Singapore to JB.

Woodlands Checkpoint is commonly known as the 1st link between Singapore & Malaysia, whereas Tuas Checkpoint is known as the 2nd Link.

So which link do you choose?

The first thing I would recommend you to do is to identify the exact location you would like to visit in JB.

If you are going to the JB Town area, such as Mid Valley JB, Larkin, KSL, JBCC, Komtar, JPO, KSL , and Mount Austin , please head to Woodlands Checkpoint .

Woodland Checkpoint Google Map

If you are thinking of the Johor Iskandar area, such as Gelang Patah, Sunway Iskandar, Legoland Malaysia, Puteri Harbour, Forest City , and Aeon Bukit Indah , please look out for Tuas Checkpoint bus routes.

tuas checkpoint singapore

The second thing you should consider is the availability of a direct bus or connecting bus . Direct buses would be quicker from 1 point in Singapore to another point in Malaysia.

In this post, you will get the complete on-ground info that we’ve collected on each pickup point in Singapore. This way, you’ll get to make better decisions on which bus route to choose.

Also read post below if you looking for other transport option from Singapore to JB

• How To Go To Johor Bahru (JB) From Singapore
• How To Take Train To JB From Singapore

2. Check The Bus Route Using Google Maps Or Lugo App

Based on my experience, Google Maps can be accurate at indicating the arrival of a bus at the bus station.

Here you can see the screenshot of the bus number shown in Google Maps.

Google Map Transport option schedule

And here is the LUGO app showing the available bus routes for Woodlands Checkpoint and Tuas Checkpoint. You can even check the bus location LIVE, so that you know what time to catch the bus.

LUGO Causewaylink bus schedule CW Buses

3. Singapore – JB Bus Route Summary (Woodlands & Tuas Checkpoints)

List of Buses from Singapore to JB Via Woodlands

List Buses From Singapore to Johor via Tuas Second Link

So you can refer to which route and preference of location you can consider.

If you are feeling confused, let’s put it this way.

• Typically, most people will go to the Kranji MRT and then take the CW1,170X to Woodlands Checkpoint . This is because the buses are very frequent, usually every 2-3 mins.
• Alternatively, you can take CW2 & SJE Bus directly to Woodlands Checkpoint, which will stop you at the Larkin bus station if you want.
• For those heading to JB Sentral / Komtar JBCC / City Square , please take a 5-minute walk from JB CIQ .

You can also refer to the image below to get a better idea of the route connection for border crossing.

CW buses to JB via 1st link Woodlands Checkpoint

Singapore Public Buses to JB via 1st link Woodlands Checkpoint Summary Chart

4. Payment Method: Ezlink, ManjaLink, Visa/Master, Nets or Cash

CW Bus Payment notice at bus stop

The payment method depends on the bus operator’s SOP.

If you travel regularly between Singapore and Malaysia, please buy an EZ-Link card  in Singapore and install the “Simply Go” App to monitor your card’s balance and expenses.

If you are just a one-time traveller, you can pay the driver in cash. Do note that the driver won’t have small change for you, so it’s best to bring the exact amount.

All fares paid in the Singapore Region are in SGD currency. In Malaysia, it is MYR Ringgit.

Bear in mind that sometimes, the payment system might undergo temporary maintenance or be “out of service”. In that case, you might not be able to use Visa and Mastercard to pay at the machine.

For “ CW Yellow Bus ” Causeway Link buses, you can pay using the ManjaLink Card, which can be purchased at Bugis bus station, JB Sentral, JB CIQ bus station, and other places. The fare for Causeway Link buses would be cheaper using ManjaLink. Here’s where you can find ManjaLink counters:

ManjaLink Counters List: https://manja.my/get-manjalink/

For payment FAQs, you can check the list here. https://www.causewaylink.com.my/cashless-travel/transit-with-visa/transit-with-visa-faqs/

For SBS or SMRT buses, you can use Visa/Mastercard or Nets card to tap-in and tap-out on the machine for your fare.

In this post, I won’t list down the exact bus fare because I think most of the buses are affordable and only cost a few Singapore Dollars or Malaysian Ringgit.

For now, let’s worry about the bus list instead of the fare.

5. CW1,170x or 170 – Kranji MRT Station to JB CIQ/JB Sentral

Once you tap the EZ-Link card at the MRT exit, you will see the list of bus stations, such as in the photos below.

Kranji MRT bus station exit

Causeway Link Bus CW1

CW1 Bus Schedule: Daily from 6:30am to 11:30pm, bus interval every 15-30 minutes

CW1 Bus Fare: SGD$2.60 by cash, ManjaLink card or Visa

Kranji bus to JB cCW1

• You just have to tap the Ez-Link card once to get the receipt.
• It costs around SGD 2.60 per trip.
• Do not tap the payment machine when you alight at the checkpoint.

SBS Bus 170x or 170

Kranji 170 Bus to JB

170x Bus Schedule: Daily from 5:37am to 11:37pm, bus interval every 2-11 minutes

170x Bus Fare: SGD$2.30 by cash or Approx S$1.55 by EZ-Link card

• Please tap the payment machine using any Visa/Mastercard or Ez-Link card.
• You can also pay in cash.
• Tap the payment machine each time you board.

Kranji buses to JB from Singapore

Look for 170X, 170 or  CW1  to Woodlands Checkpoint. I would say 90% of people at the Kranji MRT are Malaysians going home to JB. If you’re not sure which bus to take, simply ask a passerby.

You don’t have to worry about missing the bus because the next bus will come in 2-3 mins.

However, please avoid after-working hours, that is from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. It will be very crowded at Woodlands Checkpoint and on the bus.

The fare for each bus above would be around SGD$ 2.00 – 3.00.

• Estimated travel time is 5 -10 minutes with 1 stop on the CW1.
• SBS 170 from Kranji Station to Woodlands Checkpoint is 7 stops.
• SBS 170x from Kranji Station is 5 Stops.
• Please expect a long queue during 5:00pm-7:00pm or 7:00am-9:00am.
• Do retain your tickets if you have paid by cash as you will need to show it when you reboard the bus.

6. CW2, SJE – Bugis Queen Street to JB CIQ/JB Sentral

Causeway link bus cw2: from queen street to jb ciq / jb sentral.

JB CIQ bus from JB to Singapore

CW2 Bus Schedule:

Daily from 4:01am to 10:59pm, bus interval every 15-30 minutes

Midnight from 11:00pm to 4:00am, bus interval every 45 minutes.

CW2 Bus Fare: SGD$4.80 by cash, ManjaLink or Visa

The best option from Bugis Queen Street to Woodlands Checkpoint would be CW2 due to its high frequency. There is a bus almost every 15 – 30 mins, so you don’t have to spend a lot of time waiting for the next bus.

• If you have no issues with the chances of having to stand for an hour plus, CW2 is a good choice. (It has much fewer stops compared to SBS170)
• Keep your ticket with you during transit.
• You can get to Queen Street Terminal by walking from either Bugis or Rochor MRT Stations.
• The walk from Bugis MRT to Queen Street Bus station has no roof or any shade. It’s a 15-minute walk from the MRT station.

SJE (Singapore-Johore Express Bus): From Queen Street Terminal to Larkin Bus Terminal

SJE bus from JB CIQ to Bugis Queen Street

SJE Bus Schedule: Daily from 6:30am to 12.00am, every 30-45 minutes

SJE Bus Fare: SGD$3.30 by cash

• ONLY CASH accepted, so please pay at the counter
• Comfortable seats compared to CW2 and SBS170
• Although there are fewer passengers taking this bus (meaning it’s easier for you to get a seat), this bus is less frequent at the checkpoint.

SBS Bus 170 (red plate): From Queen Street Terminal to Larkin Bus Terminal

SBS 170  Bus Fare: SGD$ 2.80 by cash or Approx S$2.04 by EZ-Link card

• Unless you are aiming to sightsee Singapore along your ride, definitely DO NOT take this bus because it makes too many stops!

7. 950 – Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange to JB CIQ/JB Sentral

Bus 950 From Woodlands to JB CIQ

Bus 950 route also stops at the Marsiling MRT station. If you are around this area, you can look for Bus 950 to Woodlands Checkpoint.

SMRT Bus 950

Bus 950 Schedule: Daily: from 5:30am to 11:30pm (Sat, Sun & Public Holiday: until 11:45pm), bus interval every 9-13 minutes.

Bus 950 Fare: SGD$1.19 by EZ-Link card or SGD$2.10 by cash

If you are looking for indirect buses to Woodlands Checkpoint at Woodlands bus stations, you can try searching with the Google Maps app. From there, you can choose your preferred bus and view your bus’s details.

8. AC7 – Yishun Bus Interchange to JB CIQ/JB Sentral

Yishun AC7 Bus from Singapore to JB

Exit from Yishun MRT Station. Please keep your eyes on the bus icon on the signboard. Follow the directions to get to the Yishun Bus interchange.

It might take more time looking for the bus interchange at the MRT as some of the direction stickers are on the floor and not the ceiling.

Yishun Bus Interchange to Walk AC7 Bus Berth Direction

Bus AC7 Schedule: Daily: from 5:40am to 11:30pm, bus interval every 25-30 minutes.

Bus AC7 Fare: Approx SGD$2.50 by EZ-Link card; or SGD$3.00 by cash

• Although it is stated that the frequency of each coach is every 25-30 minutes, it can be less frequent from people’s experience. You might want to plan ahead so you will have a buffer time.
• Unless you are staying nearby at this bus interchange, please don’t use this bus route as your preferred bus.
• Please note that AC7’s berth is located at the end of the berth. It is at least 15 minutes away from Yishun MRT. It gets quite tiring to walk there.
• I would suggest Kranji MRT CW1 as the better option!

9. CW3, CW4, CW4S – Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange to JB

Bus from Jurong Town hall to JB CIQ 160 Berth

Please note that Jurong Town Hall is a new bus interchange in Jurong East. It is a 10-15 minutes walk from Jurong East MRT station. Have a look at the photos below as a guide for getting to Jurong Town Hall bus interchange.

Causeway Link Bus CW3: From Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange to Perling Mall JB (Via Tuas 2nd Link)

CW3 Bus Schedule: Daily from 7:30am to 11:30pm, bus interval every 20-30 minutes

CW3 Bus Fare: SGD$6.00 by cash, ManjaLink card

Causeway Link Bus CW4: From Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange to Pontian (Via Tuas 2nd Link)

CW4 Bus Schedule: Daily from 7:30am to 6:20pm, bus interval every 15-30 minutes

CW4 Bus Fare: SGD$4.50 + RM4.20 by cash, ManjaLink card

Causeway Link Bus CW4S: From Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange to Sutera Mall JB (Via Tuas 2nd Link)

CW4S Bus Schedule: Daily from 7:30am to 11:30pm, bus interval every 1 hour

CW4S Bus Fare: SGD$6.00 by cash, ManjaLink card

SBS Bus 160 : From Jurong Town Hall Bus Interch ange  to JB CIQ/Sentral (Via Woodlands Checkpoint)

Bus 160 Schedule: Daily from 5:25am to 12:00am (midnight), bus interval every 12-20 minutes

Bus 160 Fare: SGD$ 2.50 by cash or Approx SGD$1.84 by EZ-Link Card

• SBS Bus 160 is the only bus that goes to Woodlands Checkpoint. However, if you have the choice, DO NOT board this bus because there are just too many stops in between before you even reach Woodlands Checkpoint!

10. CW5 – Newton Circus Food Center to JB CIQ/JB Sentral

Causeway Link Bus CW5 is connecting Newton Circus Food Center to Johor City Center via Woodlands Checkpoint .

Once you have arrived at Newton MRT Station, take Exit at right and make a U-Turn to Clemenceau Ave. Look out for the Food Center signboard.

MRT exit to find CW5 Bus from Singapore to JB

You will see a mini bus station located at the Parking Station. Refer to the photos below.

CW5 From Newton Circus Singapore to JB Cross Border Bus

Causeway Link Bus CW5

CW5 Bus Schedule: Daily from 6:45am to 11:30pm, bus interval every 45 minutes

CW5 Bus Fare: SGD$4.60 by cash, ManjaLink card or Visa

11. CW6 – Boon Lay MRT Bus Station to Perling Mall JB

Causeway Link Bus CW6 is connecting Boon Lay MRT bus station to Perling Mall JB via Tuas Checkpoint .

When you exit from the MRT station, please look out for the bus station. The signboard is not very clear but you can refer to the following photos for better directions to the bus station.

CW6 Bus at Boon Lat MRT Bus Stop to JB Cross Border SG JB Bus

Causeway Link Bus CW6

CW6 Bus Schedule: Daily from 7:30am to 11:00pm, bus interval every 20-30 minutes

CW6 Bus Fare: SGD$5.00 by cash, ManjaLink card

12. CW7 – Tuas Link MRT to CIQ Second link (Loop Service)

Once you have arrived at Tuas MRT Station, take Exit A to go to the bus stop.

Please note that the LUGO App shows incorrect info about CW7 from Tuas Link MRT to Terminal Gelang Patah.

Customer service at the Terminal Gelang Patah counter has told me that the CW7 normally only does a loop service between Tuas and CIQ Checkpoint. If the CW4G Bus is out of service, the CW7 will replace CW4G.

Gelang Patah CW Bus Terminal Counter Front Desk

Causeway Link Bus CW7

CW7 Bus Schedule: Daily from 7:30am to 11:00pm, bus interval every 15-30 minutes

CW7 Bus Fare: SGD$4.50 by cash, ManjaLink

13. TS1 – Changi Airport T1 & T4 to JB CIQ/JB Sentral

TS1 is operated by Transtar Travel. For those arriving at Changi Airport, you can get Bus TS1 to JB CIQ. However, this is not a non-stop direct transfer from Changi Terminal to JB as it has many stops in-between. Please look at the schedule below.

TS1 Bus Schedule: Daily from 8:15am to 9:15pm, bus interval every 2-4 hours

TS1 Bus Fare: SGD$11.00 by cash or EZ-Link card

TS1 Bus from Changi Airport to JB CIQ Counter at Terminal 1

In case you are still not sure how to find the TS1 bus terminal at Changi Airport, have a look at the photo below:

TS1 Bus From Changi to JB CIQ Terminal 1 Signboard Direction

TS1 Bus from Changi Airport to JB CIQ

• I would suggest waiting at Terminal 1 instead of Terminal 4, because Terminal 1 is the first pickup point. If you arrive early, you can check whether the bus is there.
• No advance bus ticket booking is required. You just have to board the bus on the spot and pay the driver.
• Don’t expect the bus schedule to be 100% accurate.
• The bus operator can change the bus schedule without any prior notification.
• Bus schedules are subject to change based on the traffic condition.
• I would suggest that you go to the Transtar Travel counter to confirm the timing / schedule.

14. TS3 – Pan Pacific Bus station to JB CIQ/JB Sentral

TS3 is operated by Transtar Travel. This is not a non-stop direct bus to JB as it has many stops in-between. Please look at the schedule below.

TS3 Bus Schedule: Change frequently, check Transtar website  for schedule details

TS3 Bus Fare: SGD$6.00 by EZ-Link card, SGD$7.00 by cash

Don’t get confused waiting for the bus at the Pan Pacific Hotel lobby or else you’ll miss the bus!

Please wait for the TS3 bus at the bus stop named “Pan Pacific Hotel” as below.

TS3 Bus Route Pan Pacific Bus Stop

TS3 Bus from Singapore to JB Cross Border Bus

• The bus operator can change the schedule without any prior notification.
• There is no customer service counter here. The only way is just to wait here and track the bus using the LUGO App or Google Maps.

15. TS8 – Resort World Sentosa Bus station to JB CIQ/JB Sentral

TS8 is operated by Transtar Travel. This is not a nonstop direct bus to JB as it has many stops in-between. Please look at the schedule below.

TS8 Bus Schedule: Daily from 8:00am to 10:00pm, bus interval every 1-2 hours

TS8 Bus Fare: SGD$11.00 by cash or EZ-Link card

TS8 Resort World Bus from Singaproe to JB CIQ

It’s easy to get to the Transtar Counter. Just go to the counter to confirm the schedule and then wait for the bus.

TS8 Bus From Resort World to JB CIQ

If you are in urgent need and you have missed the bus, please get a local taxi at the taxi stand. Then, head to the Bugis Queen Street bus station to catch the direct CW2,SJE bus to Woodlands or CIQ checkpoint. I think this would be the best alternative as Resorts World Sentosa is not far from Bugis Street.

• Peak season, especially during the long weekend holiday, might expect tickets to be sold-out early.

16. TS6 – SG Buona Vista  to Gelang Patah Sentral

TS6 is operated by Transtar Travel. This is not a nonstop direct bus to JB as it has many stops in-between. Please look at the schedule below.

TS6 Bus Schedule: Change frequently, check Transtar website  for schedule details

TS6 Bus Fare: SGD$6.00 by cash or EZ-Link card

This is the exact pickup point for Bus TS6 at Buona Vista.

TS6 Bus From Buona Vista Bus Stop to Gelang Patah Sentral

It’s not a good choice taking TS6 because the bus is not frequent and there is no service counter at this bus stop.

• The TS6 bus goes to Gelang Patah via Tuas 2nd Link.
• No advance bus ticket booking is required. You just have to board the bus and pay the driver.

17. Connecting Bus CW3L, CW3S, CW4G, CW7L , FC1 – Via Tuas Checkpoint / CIQ 2nd Link to Johor

All connected buses below will pick you up at CIQ Malaysia 2nd Link Checkpoint. Each bus has many stops in-between, so please plan your trip and drop-off point ahead using the LUGO App.

The bus routes below are operated by Causeway Link. Using the LUGO App to get your bus details would be the best move.

Causeway Link Bus CW3L: From CIQ 2nd Link to Perling Mall & Aeon Mall Bukit Indah JB

CW3L Bus From 2nd Link CIQ to JB Cross Border Bus

CW3L Bus Schedule: 7:30am to 12:00am (Midgnight), bus interval every 20-30 minutes

CW3L Bus Fare: SGD$4.00 by cash, ManjaLink

Causeway Link Bus CW3S: From CIQ 2nd Link to Sutera Mall JB

CW3S Bus From Sutera to CIQ 2nd Link

CW3S Bus Schedule: 7:30am to 6:00pm , bus interval every 90 minutes

CW3S Bus Fare: SGD$5.30 by cash, ManjaLink

Causeway Link Bus CW4G: From CIQ 2nd Link to Terminal Gelang Patah

CW4G Bus from Terminal Gelang Patah to from 2nd link CIQ

CW4G Bus Schedule: 7:30am to 11:30pm , bus interval every 15-30 minutes

CW4G Bus Fare: SGD$4.50 by cash, ManjaLink

Causeway Link Bus CW7L:

CW7L at Legoland Malaysia Medini Mall

CW7L Bus Schedule:

7:30am to 9:30am and 4:30pm to 8:30pm, bus interval every 30 minutes

9:30am to 4:30pm and 8:30pm to 10:30pm, bus interval every 60 minutes

CW7L Bus Fare: RM2.80 by cash, ManjaLink

Causeway Link Bus FC1: From CIQ 2nd Link to  Forest City

FC1 Forest City to from 2nd Link CIQ

FC1 Bus Schedule: 8:00am to 8:30pm, bus interval every 1 hour

FC1 Bus Fare: RM4.50 by cash, ManjaLink

18. Connecting Bus CWL (Larkin) – Via Woodlands Checkpoint / JB CIQ 1st Link to Johor

Causeway Link

CWL Bus from JB CIQ to Larkin

So, if you board CW1, CW2, or CW5 buses from Singapore, you would need to alight from the bus at JB CIQ and take the CWL connecting bus in JB CIQ to reach Larkin Sentral.

Causeway Link Bus CWL

CWL Bus Schedule: Daily From 6:30am to 11:30pm (Sunday until 9:45pm), bus interval every 20-30 minutes

CWL Bus Fare: SGD$2.60 by cash, ManjaLink

You can view the Causeway Link CWL yellow bus images below. All buses are located at Larkin Sentral.

19. Conclusion – My Final Thought of Taking Bus to/from Singapore – JB

You may feel that there are just too many buses to choose from. It all depends on which bus route suits you better. Don’t get overwhelmed by having so many choices. All you need is just 1-2 buses to help you cross the border.

Final thoughts: Here are my suggestions based on each category.

Casual outing with 2-3 friends: You can take the bus during office hours.

Low budget: Bus would be your best choice.

Shopping trip: It’s better to take the taxi across the border so you won’t have to lug too much around.

Long weekend holiday: Book your private car/taxi in advance. The traffic congestion will spoil your holiday mood.

Business trip: Private car from Singapore to Malaysia would be the best choice.

Family trip to Johor: Private car from SG to the doorstep of your destination. (Best choice ever!)

Q1: How do I pay on the bus?

If you regularly travel between JB and SG, please buy a ManjaLink card for Causeway Link buses and an Ez-Link card. For one-time travellers, please bring cash, Visa, or Mastercard.

Q2: Are there any midnight buses that cross the Singapore-JB Border?

Yes, you can look for the CW2 Causeway Link yellow bus.

Q3: Should I keep the bus ticket after getting on board?

Yes, normally CW buses will issue receipts. As long as you have to re-board the bus after alighting at the checkpoint, you should keep your bus ticket.

Q4: What are the best bus operators to cross the border between Singapore & JB ?

Causeway Link CW bus or SBS Transit 170x bus are the best.

Q5: What is the best time to cross the border?

If you are a casual traveller, please take the bus after 9:30am and before 5:00pm during weekdays. On Sundays, usually before 5:00pm, many Malaysians will be taking the bus to get ready for work on Monday.

Q6: Is it better taking the KTM Train to/from SIngapore?

Yes, if you can get a ticket. But personally, it’s not my preferred choice because you would have to arrive at the train station on time to board. Since the CW buses have a high frequency, why take the KTM? Typically, KTM tickets for morning and evening are sold out within minutes after release, because a lot of Malaysians are buying them to cross the border for work.

Q7: Is it suitable for a group trip to take a bus to/from Singapore - JB ?

NO, please don’t do that if you are planning for your holiday. You will waste so much energy trying to cross the checkpoint with luggage / kids or elderly people.

Q8: Can I use an Ez-Link card to pay for the Causeway Link yellow bus?

No, please get your cash or ManjaLink card ready.

Q9: What is a ManjaLink payment card?

It is a card promoted by Causeway Link. You can track your bus status and top up your ManjaLink card using the LUGO App.

Q10: Is it better taking Bus 170, CW1, CW2, CW5 to cross the border?

Yes, high frequency of buses.

Q11: Is there any more comfortable bus to cross the border?

No. During congestion at the border, no buses are comfortable. It will be better if you can either drive your own car or hire a private car taxi.

Q12: Which border has less traffic?

It’s the same for both. It all depends on timing and season.

Q13: Can we walk across the border between Singapore & Malaysia?

Yes. Usually Malaysians who work in SIngapore do walk across the border when the buses get stuck in traffic.

Q14: What is the travel duration from Singapore to/from JB ?

It can be as short as 30 minutes during non-peak hours. During peak hours, it can be 2-4 hours.

Q15: What is the best bus pickup point if you cross the border via 2nd link (Tuas Checkpoint)?

Jurong East Town Hall bus interchange or Boon Lay CW bus station.

Q16: What is the best bus pickup point if you cross the border via 1st link (Woodlands Checkpoint)?

Kranji and Bugis Queen Street.

Q17: Is it far from JB CIQ to JB Sentral?

It’s just walking distance. Typically, passengers will walk to JB Sentral after the CIQ JB Checkpoint.

Q18: Do CW1, CW2 buses go to Larkin Sentral ?

No, only Bus 170, Bus SJE, and Bus CWL (from JB CIQ to Larkin Sentral) do.

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Transtar Travel VTL bus service plies between Johor Bahru Larkin Sentral and Singapore Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange (WTBI) for Vaccinated Travel Lane (Land) [VTL (Land)] Travellers only. The Singapore-Malaysia Vaccinated Travel Lane (Land) [VTL (Land)] by Bus launched on 29 November 2021. With the introduction of VTL (Land) between Singapore and Malaysia via bus on the Johor-Singapore Causeway, passengers are allowed for quarantine-free travel between Singapore and Malaysia.

From 1 April 2022, the Transtar Travel VTL Bus Service will be rebranded as the Transtar Travel Vaccinated Travel Bus Service (VTBS) with the reopening of the Singapore-Malaysia land border  for vaccinated travellers.

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Transtar Travel VTL Bus Online Booking: https://www.transtar.travel/

Transtar travel vtl bus shopee online booking: https://shopee.sg/transtarofficial, transtar travel vtl bus raffles medical online booking: https://pages.getcare.io/transtarbundle-fb/ (one way singapore to malaysia only; includes pre-departure covid-19 art).

Transtar Travel VTL Bus Online Booking is powered by BusOnlineTicket , Shopee , and the Raffles Connect App . Transtar Travel VTL Bus ticket bookings open in departure windows about 1 to 2 months prior to departure date.

Check Transtar Travel VTL Bus Ticket Availability: https://mybooking.transtar.travel/transtar-schedule

Transtar Travel has opened the first week of March 2022 ticket sales on Thursday, 3 February 2022. It is not known yet if this weekly pattern will be the new style of booking moving forward.

The information provided here is what is reflected on Transtar’s information provided on their social media channels and website. Please don’t fault me if there’s wrong information at a later date as I am just following what Transtar published at the time of their update. I’m also queuing to buy VTL tickets with you. 🙏

If the Transtar Travel VTL Bus is full, try the Causeway Link VTL Bus .

If all VTL buses are full, try using Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) (for workers only) via the Causeway Link CIQ 1st Link Shuttle Bus (Non-VTL Bus) .

If you are fully vaccinated and recently recovered from COVID-19, please consider using the Vaccinated-Recovered Travellers lane for Singapore and Malaysia (NO QUARANTINE & NO QUOTA) via the Causeway Link CIQ 1st Link Shuttle Bus (Non-VTL Bus) to help free up VTL bus seats for fully vaccinated but not yet infected travellers.

Transtar Travel VTL Bus Fares:

From Singapore Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange (WTBI) 🇸🇬➡️🇲🇾: Adult S$15 / Child S$8 From Johor Bahru Larkin Sentral 🇲🇾➡️🇸🇬: Adult RM20 / Child RM10

Passengers will have a guaranteed seat on board Transtar Travel VTL Bus. Passengers are not allowed to change seats on board Transtar Travel VTL Bus.

Transtar Travel VTL Bus Timetable from 20 December 2021:

From Singapore Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange (WTBI) 🇸🇬➡️🇲🇾: 0800 / 0820 / 0840 / 0900 / 0920 / 0940 / 1000 / 1020 / 1040 / 1100 / 1120 / 1140 / 1200 / 1240 / 1320 / 1340 / 1400 / 1420 / 1440 / 1520 / 1600 / 1640 / 1720 / 1800 From Johor Bahru Larkin Sentral 🇲🇾➡️🇸🇬: 0930 / 0950 / 1010 / 1030 / 1050 / 1110 / 1130 / 1150 / 1210 / 1230 / 1250 / 1310 / 1330 / 1410 / 1450 / 1510 / 1530 / 1550 / 1610 / 1650 / 1730 / 1810 / 1850 / 1930

NEW: Transtar Travel VTL Bus Pre-Departure Antigen Test At Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange (WTBI)

Transtar travel vtl bus check-in time:.

At least 1 hour before departure time. Passengers MUST arrive early for pre-boarding process.

Book Transtar Travel VTL-Land Bus tickets online here.

MY PERSONAL APPEAL: If you are fully vaccinated and recently recovered from COVID-19, please consider using the Vaccinated-Recovered Travellers lane for Singapore and Malaysia (NO QUARANTINE & NO QUOTA) via the Causeway Link CIQ 1st Link Shuttle Bus (Non-VTL Bus) to help free up VTL bus seats for fully vaccinated but not yet infected travellers.

After arriving at Larkin Sentral, I am continuing on my journey to other Malaysian towns. What time should I book my express bus to Batu Pahat, Muar, Kluang, Segamat, Melaka, TBS Kuala Lumpur, etc?

The journey from Singapore Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange to Johor Bahru Larkin Sentral takes about 70 minutes including immigration and customs clearance at Woodlands Checkpoint and Bangunan Suktan Iskandar.

After arrival at Johor Bahru Larkin Sentral, you will need to take a supervised on-arrival ATK test which may take another about 30-60 minutes.

You should book your connecting bus to other Malaysian towns at least 2.5 hours after your departure from Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange ie. If you booked a 12pm Transtar VTL Bus from Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange, you should book a 2.30pm express bus or later from Larkin Sentral for your onward trip.

You can check and buy express bus tickets from Johor Bahru Larkin Sentral on Easybook  and  BusOnlineTicket .

I have made a mistake regarding my passport details. How do I change it?

Click here. A change fee of S$3 for journeys from Singapore or RM5 for journeys from Malaysia applies.

I have made a mistake regarding my name. How do I change it?

You cannot change the name on your ticket. Also, don’t be an ulat.

Transtar Travel VTL Bus Booking Dates

When can I book the Transtar Travel VTL Bus? When is the booking opening date for Transtar Travel VTL Bus?

Transtar Travel VTL Bus Online Booking is powered by BusOnlineTicket , Shopee , and the Raffles Connect App .

Initially, bookings for the Transtar Travel VTL Bus opened 30 days before departure at 8am. However, Transtar Travel now opens departure windows about 1 to 2 months prior to departure date .

Transtar Travel Contact Details

📞 Phone: +65 6299 9009 / +65 6295 9009 📠 Fax: +65 6296 1011 📧 Email: [email protected] Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TranstarTravelSG Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/transtartravelgroup/

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When open next booking ticket

It’s always open 30 days before departure at 8.00am.

I just refreshing the page as instruction below, I don’t understand why this transtar banned me from queuing?

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How to buy VTL ticket from Johor Baharu to Singapore

Hi can we know when tickets for schedule sell…

It’s on the bottom of this page.

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I didn’t get to board the bus on 26 because I don’t have VTP but now I have the VTP 1-14 Jan . Can u please help me board the bus to get back to SG for work 🙏🏻

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how to edit personal particular details from vtl ticket

https://mybooking.transtar.travel/check-booking-live

i already paid but why it show not paid

Check with Transtar.

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how to transfer VTL Bus ticket

Transferring is not allowed.

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