Bus From Singapore To JB (Via Woodlands Checkpoint)

Last updated 19 Jun 2024SGMYTAXI

Travelling by bus from Singapore to JB via Woodlands Checkpoint?

I’ve got you!

This border is the world’s busiest checkpoint!

With 3-hour-long traffic jams, patience is required, especially weekends and holidays!

Warning: we don’t recommend this to large groups or families.

You’ll be exhausted carrying your luggage around!

Hence, hiring a private car is the best transport between Malaysia and Singapore.

Let’s explore all the Singapore-JB bus routes you can take.

 

 

 

1. Bus To JB Via Woodlands Checkpoint 

Woodlands Checkpoint is also known as the First Link. To get to JB, follow these steps:

• Find out your exact JB destination: Use Woodlands Checkpoint if you are heading to: Mid Valley JB, KSL, JBCC, Komtar, JPO, and Mount Austin
• Check if there’s a bus availability for a direct or connecting bus.

If you’re looking for bus to JB via Tuas Checkpoint, click here: Bus To JB Via Tuas Checkpoint

 

2. Find Your Bus Route Using Google Maps Or LUGO App

 

You have two options: Google Maps or LUGO app.

Google Maps is quite reliable with accurate bus arrival times. Refer to the screenshot of Google Maps here:

There is also the LUGO app which shows all the available bus routes for Woodlands Checkpoint. Check the location of your bus in real-time so you don’t miss it!

 

3. Bus Services From Singapore To JB Via Woodlands Checkpoint

List of Buses from Singapore to JB Via Woodlands

Bus Service	Route
CW1	Kranji MRT to JB CIQ / JB Sentral
CW2	Bugis Queen Street to JB CIQ / JB Sentral
CW5	Newton Circus to JB CIQ / JB Sentral
SJE	Bugis Queen Street to JB CIQ / Larkin Sentral
160	Jurong Town Hall to JB CIQ / JB Sentral
170	Kranji MRT to JB CIQ / JB Sentral
170X	Kranji MRT to JB CIQ / JB Sentral
950	Woodlands Interchange to JB CIQ / JB Sentral
AC7	Yishun Interchange to JB CIQ / JB Sentral
TS1	Changi Airport to JB CIQ
TS3	Pan Pacific Hotel to JB CIQ
TS8	Resort World to JB CIQ
CWL	JB CIQ 1st Link to Larkin Sentral

Also read: Bus To JB From Singapore

 

If you are heading to JB Sentral/Komtar JBCC/City Square, it is only a 5-minute walk from JB CIQ.

You can get a bigger picture of the route connection for border crossing at the photo below:

 

 

4. How To Pay Bus Fare: EzLink, ManjaLink, Visa/Mastercard, Nets or Cash

 

There are multiple payment methods you can use. Do note that it does not apply to all bus operators:

Payment Method	Remarks
EZ-Link	For frequent travelers between Singapore and Malaysia Monitor cash balance and transaction history at “Simply Go” app Highly recommended if you are taking different buses (except Causeway Link)
ManjaLink	Exclusive to the yellow Causeway link buses Discounted fare using this card Purchase at ManjaLink counters: https://manja.my/get-manjalink/ Payment FAQ: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/cashless-travel/transit-with-visa/transit-with-visa-faqs/
Visa/Mastercard	Applicable to SBS/SMRT buses Less recommended as you may encounter out-of-service payment machines
Nets	Applicable to SBS/SMRT buses
Cash	Less frequent/one-time travelers between Singapore and Malaysia Pay exact fare to driver Fare based on local currency of your departure location (e.g. pay SGD fare if you depart from Singapore)

 

Now, let’s focus on the list of bus routes you can take:

 

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

 

This is a popular route taken by Malaysians to head back to JB.

 

Directions:

• Exit the MRT station and find the list of bus stations, pictured below.
• Search for CW1 or 170x to Woodlands Checkpoint.

 

 

There are 2 buses you can take from Singapore Kranji MRT Station to different destination in Johor Bahru as below:

 

5.1 Causeway Link Bus CW1

 

Bus Service No.	Bus Schedule	Bus Fare
Causeway Link Bus CW1 (Bus Route)	Daily from 6:30am to 11:30pm, bus interval every 15-30 minutes	SGD$2.60 by cash, ManjaLink card or Visa

 

 

5.2 SBS Bus 170X

 

Bus Service No.	Bus Schedule	Bus Fare
SBS Bus 170X (Bus Route)	Daily from 5:37am to 11:37pm, bus interval every 2-11 minutes	SGD$2.10 by cash or Approx S$1.30 by EZ-Link card

 

 

 

6. CW2, SJE, 170 – Bugis Queen Street to JB CIQ/JB Sentral

There are 3 buses from Singapore Queen Street Terminal to different destinations in Johor Bahru.

 

6.1 CW2 – Bugis Queen Street to JB CIQ / JB Sentral 

 

This bus routes takes you to Woodlands Checkpoint directly. 

 

Directions: 

• To get to Queen Street Terminal, walk from either Bugis or Rochor MRT station

 

 

Bus Service No.	Bus Schedule	Bus Fare
Causeway Link Bus CW2 (Bus Route)	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.	SGD$4.80 by cash, ManjaLink or Visa

 

6.2 Singapore–Johore Express Bus (SJE) – Bugis Queen Street Terminal to Larkin Bus Terminal 

Similarly to CW2, this route takes you to Woodlands Checkpoint.

 

Directions: 

• Like CW2, walk from either Bugis or Rochor MRT station to reach Bugis Queen Street Terminal

 

 

Bus Service No.	Bus Schedule	Bus Fare
Singapore-Johor Express Bus (SJE)	Daily from 6:30am to 12.00am, every 30-45 minutes	SGD$3.30 by cash

 

6.3 SBS Bus 170 (red plate) – Queen Street Terminal to Larkin Bus Terminal 

 

This is one of the most economical buses to get to JB!

 

Directions: 

• Like CW2 and SJE, walk from either Bugis or Rochor MRT station to reach Bugis Queen Street Terminal

 

 

Bus Service No.	Bus Schedule	Bus Fare
SBS Bus 170 (previously called Bus 170 Red Plate) (Bus Route)	Daily from 5:20am to 12:10am, bus interval every 15-25 minutes	SGD$ 2.80 by cash or Approx S$2.04 by EZ-Link card

 

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

 

This bus stops at Marsiling MRT station, which is closer to the checkpoint.

 

 

There is only ONE bus from Woodlands Temporarily Bus Interchange to JB Sentral Bus Terminal.

 

Bus Service No.	Bus Schedule	Bus Fare
SMRT Bus 950 (Bus Route)	Daily: from 5:30am to 11:30pm (Sat, Sun & Public Holiday: until 11:45pm), bus interval every 9-13 minutes.	SGD$2.10 by cash OR Approx SGD$1.40 by EZ-Link card

 

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

 

If you live around Yishun, you can take this bus route.

 

Direction:

• Exit from Yishun MRT station
• Pay attention to the bus icon on the signboard
• Directions will take you to Yishun Bus Interchange (some of the direction stickers are on the floor)

 

 

Bus Service No.	Bus Schedule	Bus Fare
Bus AC7	Daily: from 5:40am to 11:30pm, bus interval every 25-30 minutes.	Approx SGD$2.50 by EZ-Link card; or SGD$3.00 by cash

 

9. SBS 160 – Jurong Town Hall to JB CIQ / JB Sentral

 

This is the only ONE bus from Jurong Town Hall that ends at Woodlands Checkpoint

 

 

Bus Service No.	Bus Schedule	Bus Fare
SBS Bus 160 (Bus Route)	Daily from 5:25am to 12:00am (midnight), bus interval every 12-20 minutes	SGD$ 2.50 by cash or Approx SGD$1.84 by EZ-Link Card

 

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

 

This route brings you directly to JB Sentral and can be as short as a 35-minute ride during off-peak hours.

 

Direction: 

• When you reach Newton MRT station, take exit B

• Make a U-Turn to Clemenceau Avenue and find the signboard to Newton Circus Food Center

 

 

There is only ONE bus from Singapore Newton Circus to JB CIQ Second Link.

Bus Service No.	Bus Schedule	Bus Fare
Causeway Link Bus CW5 (Bus Route)	Daily from 6:45am to 11:30pm, bus interval every 45 minutes	SGD$4.60 by cash, ManjaLink card or Visa

 

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

 

This is a popular Transtar Cross-border bus with multiple stops between Changi airport to JB.

 

Direction:

• Once you arrived at Changi Airport, go to Arrival Hall Coach Bay Lot 10/11.
• Take the TS1 bus to JB CIQ

 

 

Bus Service No.	Bus Schedule	Bus Fare
Transtar Bus TS1	Daily from 8:15am to 9:15pm, bus interval every 2-4 hours *Bus schedules may not 100% accurate and are subject to change based on the traffic condition without any prior notification	SGD$11.00 by cash or EZ-Link card

 

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

 

This bus route also has multiple stops in between Pan Pacific and JB.

 

 

Bus Service No.	Bus Schedule	Bus Fare
Transtar Bus TS3	Change frequently, check Transtar website for schedule details *Bus schedules may not 100% accurate and are subject to change based on the traffic condition without any prior notification	SGD$6.00 by EZ-Link card, SGD$7.00 by cash

 

13. TS8 – Resort World Sentosa Bus Station to JB CIQ / JB Sentral

 

Like other Transtar buses, it has multiple stops in between destinations. 

 

 

Bus Service No.	Bus Schedule	Bus Fare
Transtar Bus TS8	Daily from 8:00am to 10:00pm, bus interval every 1-2 hours *Bus schedules may not 100% accurate and are subject to change based on the traffic condition without any prior notification	SGD$11.00 by cash or EZ-Link card

 

14. Connecting Bus CWL – Via Woodlands Checkpoint / JB CIQ 1^st Link to Johor

 

If you are coming from the CW1, CW2, or CW5 bus from Singapore, you need to change buses at JB CIQ to CWL. It will take you to Larkin Sentral.

Bus Service No.	Bus Schedule	Bus Fare
Causeway Link Bus CWL (Bus Route)	Daily From 6:30am to 11:30pm (Sunday until 9:45pm), bus interval every 20-30 minutes	SGD$2.60 by cash, ManjaLink

 

My Final Thoughts

 

If you feel overwhelmed by the number of buses to choose from, not to worry! Just pick 1-2 buses that you prefer to get you across the border.

To ease your decision-making on which transportation option works best for you, here are my suggestions for each category:

Category	Ideal Transportation
Small group outing (1-3 pax)	Bus (preferably during office hours)
Family trip (3-10 pax)	Private car/taxi
Business trip	Private car/taxi
On a budget	Bus
Shopping trip	Private car/taxi
Long weekend getaway/ Holiday	Private car/taxi