Travelling to Singapore by public transport from Johor Bahru (JB)? Below are the tips on how to get there!
Live Traffic Situation
Before that, let's first take a look at the live traffic situation at the checkpoints.
Woodlands Checkpoint
Location: Entering Woodlands Checkpoint (towards Singapore)Affects: All bus services to Singapore
Second Link
Location: Entering Tuas Checkpoint (towards Singapore)Affects: All buses via Tuas Checkpoint
Via Woodlands Checkpoint
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Overall Easy Diagram of the cross-border bus network via Woodlands Checkpoint. |
Related: Bus Services From Singapore to Johor Bahru (via Woodlands)
Basically, all bus services going to Singapore via Woodlands Causeway will start from either Larkin bus terminal, JB Sentral or Johor Bahru Checkpoint (CIQ).
From Larkin
Routes: SBS Transit 170, Causeway Link CW1, CW2, CWL and Singapore-Johore Express (SJE)
Passengers travelling with Causeway Link may board either CW1, CW2 or CWL and purchase a ticket to Woodlands Checkpoint, Kranji, Queen Street or Newton Circus on board the buses.
Under good traffic condition, the bus journey from Larkin to JB CIQ could be as fast as 15 minutes. However, the entry of the checkpoint are often congested with cars during peak periods. Do allocate extra travel time for this stretch of route when you are planning for your trip to Singapore.
QR Boarding Pass Collection
Passengers going to Singapore from Larkin Teminal are required to collect the QR Boarding Pass to gain access to the Departure Hall at Gates 1 and 2 for bus services to Singapore. From 15 February 2023, a RM1 facility fee will be imposed during the collection of the QR Pass.
The QR Boarding Pass can be purchased at:
- Larkin Sentral ticketing counter
- Touch 'n Go e-wallet
- GoLarkin website (https://golarkin.com.my/GoPassSG/Home)
Card Fares
- Payment by Ez-Link Card is accepted on SBS Transit bus 170. Fares will be deducted in Singapore Dollars, in accordance to the distance fares as approved by Singapore's Public Transport Council.
- Payment by Manjalink Card is accepted on Causeway Link CW1, CW2 and CWL. Fares will be deducted in Malaysian Ringgit for trips beginning from Johor Bahru.
Cash Fares
- To Queen Street (Bugis): RM4.80 (for Causeway Link buses and SJE), S$2.60 (for SBS Transit 170).
- To Newton Circus: RM4.60 (Causeway Link buses).
- To Kranji MRT: RM2.60 (Causeway Link buses), S$2.30 (SBS Transit 170).
From JB Sentral
It is advisable to walk from JB Sentral to Johor Bahru Checkpoint (JB CIQ). Walking into the immigration complex would take about 5 to 10 minutes, which will help you to save some time, as compared to taking a bus from JB Sentral bus terminal.
Nonetheless, there are three routes SBS Transit bus 160, 170X and SMRT bus 950 from JB Sentral Terminal to JB CIQ. Be sure to stand near the road for boarding. These buses will generally pass by the terminal as it is usually packed with buses.
From Senai Airport
Route: AA1
Causeway Link offers a express bus service AA1 from Senai Airport to JB Sentral.
Tickets must be purchased at least 30 minutes before departure at the Causeway Link counter at Senai Airport or online booking at Causeway Link's website.
From Johor Premium Outlets (JPO)
Route: JPO1
Causeway Link offers direct bus service JPO1 from JPO to JB Sentral.
Tickets can be purchased on board the bus, and no booking is required.
From Johor Bahru Checkpoint (JB CIQ)
| 160 | To Jurong East
To Kranji MRT
To Woodlands Checkpoint
Note: Children under 7 years old or below 0.9 metres can travel for free. |
| 170 | To Queen Street / Bugis
To Bukit Panjang MRT
To Kranji MRT
To Woodlands Checkpoint
Note: Children under 7 years old or below 0.9 metres can travel for free. |
| 170X | To Kranji MRT
To Woodlands Checkpoint
Note: Children under 7 years old or below 0.9 metres can travel for free. |
| 950 |
To Woodlands MRT & Marsiling MRT
To Woodlands Checkpoint
Note: Children under 7 years old or below 0.9 metres can travel for free. |
| AC7 |
To Sembawang / Yishun
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| CW1 |
To Kranji MRT
To Woodlands Checkpoint
Note: Half price is applied to children from 7 to 12 years old, students in primary or secondary school uniform, senior citizens from 60 years old and disabled persons. Children under 7 years old can travel for free. |
| CW2 |
To Queen Street / Bugis (Express)
To Woodlands Checkpoint
Note: Half price is applied to children from 7 to 12 years old, students in primary or secondary school uniform, senior citizens from 60 years old and disabled persons. Children under 7 years old can travel for free. |
| SJE |
To Queen Street / Bugis (Express)
Note: 25% discounted fare is applied to children from 7 to 12 years old, senior citizens from 60 years old and disabled persons. Children under 7 years old can travel for free. |
| TS1 |
To Expo / Changi Airport
Note: Half price is applied to children below 7 years old. |
| TS3 |
To Marina Square / Chinatown
Note: Half price is applied to children below 7 years old. |
| TS8 |
To Orchard / Outram Park / Resorts World Sentosa
Note: Half price is applied to children below 7 years old. |
Passengers may board any Causeway Link buses at Johor Bahru Checkpoint and make payment for the full fare to the intended destinations. For example, a passenger going to Kranji MRT may board a CW5 bus and purchase a CW1 ticket to Kranji MRT.
Buses operated by SBS Transit and SMRT Buses accepts CEPAS Ez-Link Card and deducts distance fare as approved by the Singapore's Public Transport Council.
During a traffic congestion, passengers may choose to walk to Woodlands Checkpoint. Walking to Woodlands Checkpoint will take about 20 - 30 minutes, depending on your walking speed.
At Woodlands Checkpoint
Do note that if you are beginning your bus journey from Woodlands Checkpoint on AC7, CW1, CW2, CW5, TS1, TS3 or TS8, bus fares shall be paid in Singapore Dollars.
For cash paying passengers, please present a valid ticket to continue on the bus journey from Woodlands Checkpoint.
Connecting to Nearby MRT Station
If you have started your journey with 160, 170, 170X or 950, you can enjoy the distance fare by continuing your journey on Singapore's public transport network. More details about the transfer rules are available at Transitlink's website.
From Woodlands Checkpoint to
- Kranji MRT: 160, 170 or 170X
- Marsiling MRT: 950
- Woodlands MRT: 950
Alternatively, you may walk out to Woodlands Train Checkpoint for other buses connecting to your Singapore destination.
From Woodlands Train Checkpoint to
- Marsiling MRT: 950
- Woodlands MRT: 178, 903, 911, 950
- Woodlands North MRT: 856
Connecting to Woodlands Bus Interchange / MRT
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Easy Diagram for bus services between Woodlands Interchange and Woodlands Checkpoint. (Click to view full size) |
If a long queue happen to form at Woodlands Checkpoint for 950, you may walk out of the checkpoint to Woodlands Train Checkpoint and board alternative bus services 178, 903 or 911 to Woodlands Bus Interchange.
Connecting to City Direct Express Bus to CBD
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Connecting to City Direct 665 for express bus service to CBD. (Click to view full size) |
If you are exploring on taking the bus from Singapore's Central Business District, City Direct 665 provides direct connection from Tanjong Pagar, Raffles Place and Dhoby Ghaut to Marsiling Drive. Marsiling Drive is about 10 minutes walk from the Woodlands Checkpoint. You may also consider boarding bus 903 to connect directly to Woodlands Train Checkpoint.
Note that the expected travel time will be at least 1 hour. Do plan your schedule early, and take a nap on the bus. This could be an ideal option if you want to have a seat to the CBD.
The bus stop at Blk 32 along Marsiling Drive is the first stop for City Direct 665. Likewise, the bus stop at Blk 203 is the final stop for 665. Check out the route details here.
Via Second Link (Tuas)
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Easy Diagram at a glance. (Click to Enlarge) |
Related: Bus Services From Singapore to Johor Bahru (via Second Link)
Several Causeway Link bus routes connect passengers from the western side of Johor Bahru to Singapore through the Second Link.
From Bukit Indah
Passengers travelling to Singapore from Bukit Indah are recommended to board the buses at AEON Bukit Indah or Giant Nusa Bestari, as most of the buses may already be fully packed when leaving AEON or Giant, especially during weekends.
Routes
- At AEON Bukit Indah: CW3, CW3L & CW6
- At Giant Nusa Bestari: CW6
- Along Persiaran Indah (Taman Bukit Indah): CW3, CW3S, CW3L & CW6
Fares
- To Jurong East / Boon Lay / Tuas Link: RM5.00
From Perling Mall
Routes: CW3 & CW3L
Fare: To Jurong East / Boon Lay / Tuas Link - RM5.20
From Gelang Patah Town
Gelang Patah Terminal
Routes: CW4, CW4G & CW4S
Fare: To Jurong East / Boon Lay / Tuas Link - RM4.50
It is recommended to wait for the bus to Singapore at Gelang Patah Terminal. With the new terminal being built, it is a more comfortable experience to wait for the bus at the terminal than at the bus stop at Taman Nusa Perintis. Besides, buses departing Gelang Patah Terminal for Singapore may already be fully packed, and may no longer pick up more passengers along the route.
Gelang Patah Sentral (GP Sentral) Terminal
Route: CW4G
Fare: To Jurong East / Boon Lay / Tuas Link - RM5.00
Route: TS6
Adult Fare: To Tuas Link / Kent Ridge / One-north / Buona Vista - RM8.00 (Cash) / S$2.60 (Ez-Link Card)
Child Fare: To Tuas Link / Kent Ridge / One-north / Buona Vista - RM4.00 (Cash) / S$1.30 (Ez-Link Card)
Please note that very few trips are operated for TS6. Check out the bus timetable for TS6
From Iskandar Puteri
Legoland / Mall of Medini
Routes: CW7L
Adult Fare: To Jurong East / Boon Lay / Tuas Link - RM4.50
Child Fare: To Jurong East / Boon Lay / Tuas Link - RM2.30 (Cash Only)
With huge car parks built next to Mall of Medini, drivers could look forward to save the toll fees at the checkpoints by parking their cars there and hop on to a Causeway Link bus to Singapore. Frequent departures for Causeway Link CW7 would bring more convenience to commuters.
Puteri Harbour Ferry Terminal
A direct bus service is not available from Puteri Harbour Ferry Terminal. Please take myBAS T41, or Iskandar Puteri Community Shuttle bus IP01 or IP02 to Mall of Medini and change to CW7L.
From Pontian / Pekan Nanas
Direct Routes via 2nd Link: CW4 (Weekdays) & 52T (Weekends & Public Holidays)
Fare: To Jurong East / Boon Lay / Tuas Link - RM8.00
Direct bus routes to Singapore via Second Link are available from Pontian bus terminal and Jalan Pontian at Pekan Nanas. However, limited trips are operated daily.
Alternatively, to cross the checkpoint at Woodlands, please take Maju bus 96 to Larkin, or myBAS T50 to Tampoi and change to myBAS T30, T31, T32 or T33 to JB Sentral.
At CIQ Second Link
Causeway Link buses CW3E, CW3L, CW3S, CW4G & CW7L will turn back to Malaysia at CIQ Second Link, after dropping off passengers for immigration clearance.
Tickets to Singapore can be purchased onboard all these bus services. After immigration clearance, the same ticket could be used to board CW3, CW4, CW4S, CW6 & CW7.
Passenger boarding CW3, CW4, CW4S, CW6 or CW7 from CIQ Second Link without a valid ticket can pay for the fare of RM4.50 to travel to Boon Lay, Jurong East or Tuas Link.
Passengers are not allowed to walk along the highway to Tuas Checkpoint.
At Tuas Checkpoint
Passengers are not allowed to walk out of the checkpoint. Passengers boarding CW3, CW4, CW4S, CW6 or CW7 at Tuas Checkpoint without a valid ticket can pay for the ticket to travel to Boon Lay, Jurong East or Tuas Link.
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