Public bus services has always been the cheapest way to get around Johor Bahru, but most Singaporeans would rather use Grab transports (requires mobile data) or taxis (non-metered) to get from point to point instead of using public buses.
The myBAS public bus services is a new project, initiated by the Federal Government of Malaysia, to serve 5 corridors in Johor. Operated by Causeway Link, myBAS aims to "provide sustainable public transportation and more reliable services with proper bus schedules, cashless payment, etc". Service routes and relevant information are also made available online via Causeway Link's website.
For day-trippers to Johor Bahru and without mobile data roaming to use Grab services, knowing how to get around Johor Bahru, or further to places within Johor, using public bus services is essential knowledge. Using Grab services may be hassle-free if you happen to have data roaming but buying data roaming plan or pre-paid card just to use Grab actually increases travel cost. Not to mention that Grab fares will surge during peak hours and when there are few drivers in the area.
Moreover, other than cash, ManjaLink card (a cashless payment card like Singapore's EZ-Link card), ManjaPay via smartphones, etc, can be used on most Causeway Link services, including myBAS and cross-border services, allowing travelling on these buses to be more convenient. It also saves the hassle of finding small notes and shillings as bus drivers do not provide change.
Each ManjaLink card costs RM30.60 (first-time) with a RM20 travel credits and is available over counters at JB CIQ (departure), JB Sentral Bus Terminal and KSL City Mall's main entrance. A self-service kiosk is also available in Kranji Mobile, a shop, at Kranji MRT Station in Singapore. Tap the card on readers when boarding and alighting the buses (don't tap card when alighting from cross-border services and Senai Airport Service AA1).
Top-up the card when credits run low. Minimum top-up amount is RM30.
Since September 2022, myBAS has progressively replaced all older bus services with new services from JB Sentral Bus Terminal near JB CIQ.
If you are planning to go to shopping malls (or using them as landmarks) in nearby Johor Bahru, check the list below for available bus services from JB Sentral. Tap the service number (in purple) to see respective bus routes on Causeway Link's website.
🛍️ JB City Square / KOMTAR JBCC
These two shopping malls are just opposite JB Sentral. Exit JB Sentral and cross the overhead bridge. Turn left to JB City Square or right to KOMTAR JBCC.
Related Tags: JBCitySquare, TanHiokNeeWalk, BandarJohorBahru, MeldrumWalk
🛍️ R&F (Princess Cove) Mall
R&F Mall is located about 600 metres from JB CIQ and is accessible via a covered overhead linkway from JB Sentral. You should be able to see the entrance of the linkway after exiting JB CIQ. Just walk to the mall.
🛍️ KSL City Mall
Take myBAS F100 directly to KSL City Mall's main entrance and back. The fare is RM1.50 from JB Sentral to KSL City and RM1.40 from KSL City.
Related Tags: KSLCityMall, KSLCityEat, KSLCityCafe, TamanCentury
🛍️ Plaza Pelangi
Plaza Pelangi is easily reachable by several bus services. The fare is around RM1.30 for all services from JB Sentral.
myBAS F100 towards KSL City Mall, alight at Grand Paragon Hotel
myBAS T11 towards Setia Indah
myBAS T14 towards Toppen Shopping Centre (2 sessions / day)
myBAS T20 towards Kota Masai
Related Tag: Pelangi
🛍️ Plaza Sentosa & Taman Sri Tebrau (Dai Mah Garden)
Plaza Sentosa, in Taman Sentosa, and the area around Taman Sri Tebrau are accessible by several bus services along the Tebrau Highway. The fare is approx. RM1.40 for all services from JB Sentral.
Related Tag: TamanSriTebrau, TamanSentosa, TamanMelodies
🛍️ Mid Valley Southkey Mall
Take myBAS T21 towards Permas Jaya and alight at the mall. The fare is RM2.
🛍️ AEON Mall Permas Jaya
Take myBAS T21 to Permas Jaya, in Masai District, and alight at AEON Mall about 3 stops after crossing Sungai Tebrau (Tebrau River). The fare is RM2.60.
Related Tags: PermasJaya
🛍️ AEON Mall Tebrau City / IKEA Tebrau / Toppen Shopping Centre
Take myBAS T14 to Toppen Shopping Centre along Jalan Tebrau in Taman Desa Tebrau. Both AEON Mall Tebrau City and IKEA Tebrau are next to Toppen. The fare is RM2.30. Note that myBAS T14 operates only morning and evening sessions.
Alternatively, take myBAS T10 towards Kota Tinggi, via Larkin Sentral, and alight at the bus stop near to AEON Mall Tebrau City. This route is longer than myBAS T14.
Related Tags: TamanDesaTebrau
🛍️ Paradigm Mall / Angsana Johor Bahru Mall
Take the following bus services and alight at the bus stops opposite Angsana JB Mall or Paradigm Mall along the Skudai Highway:
Related Tags: TamanTampoi
🛍️ AEON Mall Bukit Indah / Perling Mall
Take myBAS T33 towards Taman Tan Sri Yaacob and alight at the mall.
🛍️ Eco Galleria @ Eco Botanic
There is no direct bus service from JB Sentral to Eco Botanic. You can take myBAS T33 towards Taman Tan Sri Yaacob, alight at AEON Mall Bukit Indah and change to myBAS T43 towards Puteri Harbour. Alight at the bus stop opposite Eco Botanic.
Alternatively, go via Tuas Checkpoint to 2nd-Link CIQ, take Causeway Link CW3L / CW3S and alight at Anjung Medini, cross the road and take myBAS T43 towards AEON Mall Bukit Indah. Alight at Eco Botanic.
🛍️ Sutera Mall
🚌 Larkin Sentral
Getting from JB Sentral to Larkin Sentral now has a dedicated service, myBAS T13. The maximum fare is RM1.60.
Alternatively, take myBAS T10 that en-routes to Larkin Sentral before continuing to Kota Tinggi. The fare should be around RM1.50 between JB Sentral and Larkin Sentral and is shorter than myBAS T13.
If you are crossing the border via Woodlands Checkpoint, it is faster to take SBS Transit 170 (continue on EZ-Link card or pay RM2.10) or Causeway Link CWL (RM2.60) direct to Larkin Sentral from the bus bays below JB CIQ, instead of heading to JB Sentral.
✈️ Senai Airport
Take Airport Shuttle Service AA1 at Bus Bay 1 at the end of the bus terminal below JB Sentral to the airport. To return from Senai Airport to JB Sentral, find Service AA1 at the end of the waiting platform after exiting the airport. The fare is RM8 per passenger. The journey will take about 30 minutes when traffic conditions are good.
Check out the locations of shopping malls and other destinations mentioned above.
Reference: www.causewaylink.com.my
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