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Causeway Link (CW) Bus To JB
Causeway Link is one of the most popular bus operators that travels across the border between Singapore and JB.
It offers plenty of bus routes, which makes going to JB from Singapore easier than ever now.
In this Causeway Link Bus To JB guide, we’ll be sharing with you all the Causeway Link bus routes to JB either via Woodlands or Tuas Checkpoints.
Below, you can find important info that will help you, such as alternative buses, crowd expectations, directions, departure points, and more.
1. Causeway Link Bus To JB Via Woodlands
If you’re going to Mid Valley Southkey, KSL City Mall, Komtar JBCC, Johor Premium Outlets, Aeon Tebrau and Mount Austin, take a bus from Singapore to JB CIQ First Link.
Each of the buses listed below only go to JB CIQ First Link. JB CIQ Link is where you’ll need to get off for immigration clearance.
| Bus Service No. | Departure | Arrival |
| CW1 | Kranji MRT | JB CIQ First Link |
| CW2 | Queen Street Bus Terminal | JB CIQ First Link |
| CW5 | Newton Circus | JB CIQ First Link |
Click bus service number for more details.
After immigration clearance, determine your next destination.
If you are planning to go to Komtar JB CC or City Square JB, simply walk from JB CIQ First Link to JB Sentral by following the signs, then from JB Sentral to JB CC or City Square JB.
If your destination is elsewhere, then follow the signboards to walk to JB Sentral Bus Terminal. Take another bus from there.
If Larkin Sentral is your intended destination, then take the connecting bus below from JB CIQ First Link.
Causeway Link Connecting Bus Via JB CIQ First Link
| Bus Service No. | Departure Location | Arrival |
| CWL | JB CIQ Second Link | Larkin Sentral |
Click bus service number for more details.
2. Causeway Link Bus To JB Via Tuas
If you’re planning to visit destinations like Gelang Patah, Sunway Iskandar, Legoland -Malaysia, Puteri Harbour, Forest City and Aeon Bukit Indah in the Johor Iskandar area, take a bus to JB CIQ Second Link.
These buses below only go to JB CIQ Second Link. JB CIQ Second Link is where you’ll need to get off for immigration clearance.
| Bus Service No. | Departure Location | Arrival |
| CW3 | Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange |
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| CW4 | Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange |
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| CW6 | Boon Lay MRT |
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| CW7 | Tuas Link MRT |
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Click bus service number for more details. You can check here for the bus SG to JB fare and bus SG to JB schedule.
Once you have completed immigration clearance, proceed to take any of the Causeway Link connecting buses below to your desired destination in JB.
Causeway Link Connecting Bus Via JB CIQ Second Link
| Bus Service No. | Departure Location | Popular Destination |
| CW3L | JB CIQ Second Link |
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| CW3S | JB CIQ Second Link |
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| CW4G | JB CIQ Second Link |
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| CW7L | JB CIQ Second Link |
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| CW7P | JB CIQ Second Link |
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| FC1 | JB CIQ Second Link |
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Click bus service number for more details.
CW1 Bus: Kranji MRT to JB CIQ First Link
Alternative Bus: SBS 170, SBS170X
Nearest MRT Station: Kranji Station (NS7)
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The CW1 bus is one of the trio of Causeway Link bus routes that crosses the Causeway, alongside the CW2 and CW5.
CW1 is the most popular option. It has the shortest journey time (excluding waiting time) from Kranji MRT to JB CIQ First Link.
Few Things To Note:
- From Kranji MRT station, take exit C to the bus stop. (bus stop code: 45139)
- The buses are very frequent, arriving every 2-3 minutes.
- On weekends, expect huge crowds, so leave your house early.
- On Friday after office hours, many Malaysians will take this route back to JB. Please expect serious congestion.
CW1 bus route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW1&line=Outbound
CW2 Bus: Queen Street Terminal to JB CIQ First Link
Nearest MRT Station: Bugis Station (DT14 / EW12) Or Rochor Station (DT13)
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People looking for transport from Queen Street Terminal to JB CIQ First Link will often choose the CW2 bus. Like the CW1, CW2 is a popular bus. Be prepared for crowds and long queues.
Tips:
- If you don’t want to queue and don’t mind standing throughout the ride (could be 1 hour during weekends or evenings), skip ahead of the queue.
- Wait until the bus is nearly full, then get on it. Most people in the queue won’t board anymore when there are no seats left.
- After your passport has been stamped at Woodlands Checkpoint, you can board any CW bus to JB CIQ First Link. Show your ticket to the bus driver and you’ll be let in.
Few Things To Note:
- It’s about 15 minutes walk either from Bugis MRT Station or Rachor MRT Station to Queen Street Bus Terminal.
- From Bugis MRT Station, take exit A or B, walk along Victoria Street until you meet Arab Street, and turn left to Queen Street Terminal (bus terminal code: 01109).
- From Rochor MRT, take either exit A or B, walk towards Ophir Road, turn left to Rochor Canal Road, then turn right to Ban San Street. (bus terminal code: 01109)
- This is the only 24 hours operating SG – JB cross border bus.
- Queen Street Bus Terminal is an outdoor bus terminal.
CW2 bus route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW2&line=Outbound
CW5 Bus: Newton Circus to JB CIQ First Link
Alternative Bus: SBS 170, SBS170X
Nearest MRT Station: Newton (NS21 / DT11)
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Now, if you’re looking for direct public transport to JB CIQ First Link from Newton Circus, take the CW5 bus. It’s a non-stop ride all the way to the checkpoint.
The pickup point is located at the public car park at Newton Circus Food Center. You’re highly recommended to choose this bus if you’re nearby the area.
Few Things To Note:
- From Newton MRT Station, take exit B. Find your way to Newton Food Centre, then walk across the open-air carpark. there isn’t pedestrian crossing. It is about 10-minute walk from Newton MRT Station to CW5 Bus Stop (bus stop location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CAuC8jft8vEsiH7C6)
- The pickup point is not a bus terminal; it is just a normal parking area without a shed.
- Please bring an umbrella to avoid the hot sun when queueing or if running happens.
CW5 bus route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW5&line=Outbound
CW3 Bus: Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange to JB CIQ Second Link
Alternative Bus: CW4
Nearest MRT Station: Jurong East Station (NS1 / EW24)
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If you require transport to JB CIQ Second Link from Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange, take the CW3. It’s just one stop away.
Few Things To Note:
- 10 minutes walk from Jurong East MRT Station to Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange
CW3 bus route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW3&line=Outbound
CW4 Bus: Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange to JB CIQ Second Link / Terminal Gelang Patah / Pontian Bus Terminal
Alternative Bus: CW3
Nearest MRT Station: Jurong East Station (NS1 / EW24)
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If you miss the CW3, you can take the CW4 as JB CIQ Second Link is the next stop after Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange—just like CW3.
Few Things To Note:
- Estimated 10 minutes walking distance from Jurong East MRT Station to Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange
- This bus will stop at Pontian Bus Terminal
CW4 bus route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW4&line=Outbound
How To Go From Jurong East MRT Station to Jurong Town Bus Interchange For CW3 & CW4 Passengers
- Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWjKJ50UFHE or
- Follow the step-by-step guide below: (https://maps.app.goo.gl/57mLnLcKqY5KEsWW6)
CW6 Bus: Boon Lay to JB CIQ Second Link / Aeon Bukit Indah / Perling Mall
Alternative Bus: No
Nearest MRT Station: Boon Lay Station (EW27)
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If you’re looking for transport nearby Boon Lay MRT Station, take the CW6 bus.
There are only 3 stops from Boon Lay to JB CIQ Second Link: Boon Lay Way Bus Stop, Tuas Checkpoint, JB CIQ Second Link.
After clearing immigration at JB CIQ Second Link, you can re-board the same CW6 bus to AEON Bukit Indah or Perling Mall without needing to transfer to another bus.
Few Things To Note:
- From Boon Lay MRT Station, take exit B, walk straight until the main road (Boon Lay Way), then turn right, and you will see the bus stop.
CW6 bus route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW6
CW7 Bus: Tuas Link MRT to JB CIQ Second Link
Alternative Bus: No
Nearest MRT Station: Tuas Link Station (EW 33)
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While Tuas Link MRT is near Tuas Checkpoint, it’s not possible to walk there. You’ll need transport, like the CW7 bus, to bring you from Tuas Link MRT to JB CIQ Second Link.
CW7 normally operates as a loop service between Tuas Checkpoint and JB CIQ Second Link only.
However, if the CW4G bus is out of service, then the CW7 will replace CW4G. In that case, it will go all the way to Gelang Patah Terminal.
Few Things To Note:
- It’s about 2 minutes walk from Tuas Link MRT Station to bus stop (bus stop code: 25421).
- Details refer here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RAPKuFFTHw7jWJGY6
CW7 bus route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW7&line=Outbound
CWL Bus: JB CIQ First Link to Larkin Sentral
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If you need transport from JB CIQ First Link to Larkin Sentral, you have the option to take the CWL.
Few Things To Note:
- The only Causeway Link connecting bus to Larkin Sentral.
- Passengers boarding at Larkin Sentral must pay an RM1 facilities charge separate from the bus fare
CWL bus route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CWL&line=Outbound
CW3L Bus: JB CIQ Second Link to Aeon Bukit Indah / Perling Mall
Alternative Bus: CW6
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If you’re heading to AEON Bukit Indah, please take the CW3L connecting bus from JB CIQ Second Link. The route will terminate at Perling Mall.
Since this bus is not direct transport to your destination, please keep an eye out for your stop and ring the bell.
Few Things To Note:
- For passengers who need to go to Perling Mall/Bukit Indah, please transfer to CW3L with your CW3/CW4S/CW6/CW7 bus ticket.
CW3L bus route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW3L&line=Outbound
CW3S Bus: JB CIQ Second Link to Sutera Mall / Terminal Bus Taman Ungku Tun Aminah
Alternative Bus: NIL
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If you need transport to Sutera Mall from JB CIQ Second Link, you can choose to take the CW3S. This route ends at Terminal Bus Taman Ungku Tun Aminah (TUTA).
There are several stops in-between. Remember to ring the bell when your stop is next.
Few Things To Note:
- For passenger who need to go to TUTA/Sutera Mall, please transfer to CW3S with your CW3/CW4S/CW6/CW7 bus ticket.
CW3S bus route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW3S&line=Outbound
CW4G Bus: JB CIQ Second Link to Terminal Gelang Patah
Alternative Bus: NIL
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For transport to Terminal Gelang Patah, you can take the connecting bus CW4G from JB CIQ Second Link. It has a few stops in between, so please be alert during the journey.
Few Things To Note:
- For passenger who need to go to Gelang Patah Terminal, please transfer to CW4G with your CW3/CW4S/CW6/CW7 bus ticket
CW4G bus route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW4G&line=Outbound
CW7L Bus: JB CIQ Second Link to Sunway Iskandar / Legoland / Hotel Ramada Meridin JB
Alternative Bus: NIL
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The CW7L is the only public bus you can take to get to major attractions like Sunway Iskandar, Legoland Malaysia, or Hotel Ramada Meridin.
Few Things To Note:
- For passenger who need to go to Hotel Ramada, Mall of Medini, Legoland Malaysia, Mydin Anjung or Hotel Ramada Meridin JB, please transfer to CW7L with your CW3, CW4S, CW6 or CW7 bus ticket.
CW7L bus route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW7L&line=Outbound
CW7P Bus: JB CIQ Second Link to Puteri Habour / Hotel Jen Iskandar Puteri
Alternative Bus: NIL
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The CW7P is the only public bus that travels from JB CIQ Second Link to Puteri Harbour.
Few Things To Note:
- For passenger who need to go to Puteri Harbour JB, please transfer to CW7P after immigration clearance at JB CIQ Second Link.
- Main stop include JB CIQ 2nd Link, Impiana @East Ledang, MacroLink Hijauan Medini, One Medini Hub and Hotel Jen (Puteri Harbour).
CW7P bus route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW7P
FC1 Bus: JB CIQ Second Link to Forest City Sales Gallery
Alternative Bus: NIL
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Take the FC1 bus, which services the line between CIQ Second Link and Forest City. FC1 is direct transport along this route, with no stops in between.
Few Things To Note:
- The only bus go to Forest City from JB CIQ Second Link.
FC1 bus route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=FC1&line=Outbound
Reminder:
- You need to identify the exact location of the bus stop and press the bell. Inform the driver of your destination to be notified when the bus arrives, as it doesn’t stop at every stop.
- Each person needs to have his or her own ManjaLink card; sharing with others is not allowed.
- Most CW buses do not have luggage compartments.