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Transtar Bus To JB
Transtar Travel is a cross-border bus operator that services the Singapore-JB route.
If you’re looking for Transtar bus to JB from Singapore, you should know that there are only 3 Transtar cross-border buses via Woodlands and only 1 via Tuas.
To help you determine the suitability of each bus for your travels, we’ll explain more in-depth below.
1. Transtar Bus To JB Via Woodlands
Taking a Transtar bus is only recommended if you’re near the departure point. This is because Transtar buses are less frequent and have an ever-changing schedule.
So if you’re planning to take Transtar bus, it’s advised to use the booking function on the https://www.transtar.travel/ to check the schedule.
None of the Transtar buses offer a direct transfer from Singapore to JB CIQ First Link. Each route has at least six stops to JB CIQ First Link.
Therefore, you’re highly encouraged to take a Causeway Link or SBS bus to JB instead, as they are more frequent.
Below are the Transtar buses that arrive at JB CIQ First Link. You’ll have to disembark here for immigration clearance.
| Bus Service No. | Departure | Arrival |
| TS1 | Changi Airport
(Terminal 1 (Arrival Hall Coach Bay Lot B/C)) |
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| TS3 | Pan Pacific Hotel |
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| TS8 | Resort World |
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Click bus service number for more details.
After immigration clearance, if you go to Komtar JB CC, City Square JB, you just need to walk from JB CIQ First Link to JB Sentral and then to Komtar JB CC, City Square JB
The rest of the destination, you need to walk to JB Sentral Bus Terminal and then take local bus from there.
if you want to go to Larkin Sentral, you need to take connecting bus (SBS 170 or CWL bus) from JB CIQ First Link.
2. Transtar Bus To JB Via Tuas
Transtar has only 1 bus that goes from Singapore to JB CIQ Second Link via Tuas Checkpoint. Details as below:
| Bus Service No. | Departure | Arrival |
| TS6 | Buona Vista |
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Click bus service number for more details.
However, if this bus departure point is too far for you, feel free to try a different bus operator, like Causeway Link bus from Singapore to JB via Tuas.
TS1 Bus: Changi Airport to JB CIQ First Link
Alternative Bus: No
Nearest MRT Station: Changi Airport Terminal 1 (CG2) or Expo (DT35 / CG1)
The TS1 bus is the only Singapore-JB cross-border bus available from Changi Airport. This bus will transport you to JB CIQ First Link.
To take this bus, head to Terminal 1 (Arrival Hall Coach Bay Lot B/C) at Changi Airport and board Transtar Bus TS1.
Few Things To Note:
- Pay exact fare on the bus; no change will be given
- If you have any questions while at the terminal, feel free to approach the counter at Terminal 1, Level 1.
- Sometimes, bus departure timing or boarding bay may change without prior notice, so it’s advisable to confirm with the counter.
- Arrive at the pick-up point 10 minutes early before the scheduled departure time
TS3 Bus: Pan Pacific Hotel to JB CIQ First Link
Alternative Bus: No
Nearest MRT Station: Esplanade (CC3) or Promenade (CC4 / DT15)
The TS3 bus is more suitable for Johoreans working in Singapore but who reside in JB. It’s also
suitable transport for tourists staying in the CBD that are going on a day trip to JB.
You should plan your journey carefully as TS3 only operates in the morning and evening.
Few Things To Note:
- Don’t wait the bus at the Pan Pacific Hotel lobby; instead, go to the bus stop on the main road.
- Bus departure timing may change without prior notice
- Pay exact fare on the bus; no change will be given
- From Promenade MRT Station, walk for 450m to Pan Pacific Hotel bus stop (bus stop code: 02089).
- You can also board the bus from Downtown MRT Station, Clarke Quay and several other bus stops as below
TS8 Bus: Resort World to JB CIQ First Link
Alternative Bus: No
Nearest MRT Station: Imbiah Station (S3)
Tourists at Resort World looking for transport to JB CIQ First Link can take the TS8 bus.
From Resort World Sentosa, ride the escalator down to Basement 1. Follow the directions to “Coach Bay”. From Basement Coach Bay 8/9, board Transtar Bus TS8.
This route starts at RWS. After several stops, it will end at JB CIQ First Link.
Few Things To Note:
- If you have any questions while at the terminal, feel free to approach the the counter at the Coach Bay
- Sometimes, bus departure timing or route may change without prior notice due to traffic conditions, so it’s advisable to confirm with the counter.
- Arrive at the pick-up point 10 minutes early before the scheduled departure time
- Pay exact fare on the bus; no change will be given.
TS6 Bus: Buona Vista to JB CIQ First Link
Alternative Bus: No
Nearest MRT Station: Buona Vista Station (EW21 / CC22)
For people who live and work in the west of Singapore, they would usually head to Jurong East and take bus CW3/CW4/CW4S to JB via Tuas Second Link.
Now, people near Buona Vista MRT looking for alternative transport that will help save time on the road can opt for TS6 instead.
Few Things To Note:
- Sometimes, bus departure timing or route may change without prior notice due to traffic conditions, so it’s advisable to confirm with the counter.
- Arrive at the pick-up point 10 minutes early before the scheduled departure time
- Pay exact fare on the bus; no change will be given.
- The pickup point is located at the bus stop, not at the bus terminal or interchange.