How To Go To Pontian From Singapore (5 Easy Ways)

Last updated 13 Apr 2024SGMYTAXI

Pontian is a beautiful town with awesome tourist destinations that brings you close to the mother nature.

It is a wonderful place to spend time with your dear ones.

But, have you ever been to Pontian before?

How should I get to Pontian from Singapore?

How much would it costs for this transportation?

How long will it take to get there?

I’m rather sure that you have these questions in your mind right now.

Here, let me share with you few modes of transportation that benefit you in planning your travels from Singapore to Pontian.

Let’s dive right in.

Table of Contents
1. Taxi From Singapore To Pontian
2. Bus From Singapore To Pontian (via Larkin Bus Terminal)
3. Bus From Singapore To Pontian (via JB Sentral)
4. Bus From Singapore To Pontian (Direct)
5. Self-Driving From Singapore To Pontian

How To Go To Pontian From Singapore

1. Private Taxi From Singapore To Pontian

Pros:

Non-sharing rides that bring you directly to Pontian, Johor and wherever you want to go in Johor
As long as you are in Singapore, no matter where you are, you will be fetch according preferred time and date
All times online booking is available
Do not need to get off from car for immigration clearance
More than enough space for luggage
Lots of leg room
Much more convenient

Cons:

Slightly more expensive for couple or individual

Recommended for:

Group of of 4 persons or more (regardless families or friends)

Price Range:

SGD$150 per taxi

SGMYTAXI provides taxi services from Singapore to Pontian, Johor and vice versa.

The taxis provide friendly and well-trained drivers that take all safety measurements into considerations in order for you to reach your destination safely and on time.

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2. Public Bus From Singapore To Pontian

Pros:

Easily be booked through websites.
The price is much cheaper than the others.

Cons:

The schedule of the bus may be uncertain.
Will not be favourable to bring along children and the old ones.
Time consuming.
The heavy crowd and tight spaces, especially during peak hours.
Troublesome because you need to take your baggage up and down the bus for several times.

Please note that taking the public bus to Pontian will bring in more inconvenience compared to taking the private taxi.

Also read: Singapore To JB Bus (Read This Before You Go!)

Option 1: Bus From Singapore To Pontian Via Larkin Bus Terminal

Step 1: Bus From Singapore To Larkin Bus Terminal

If you want to take a bus to Larkin Bus Terminal from Singapore, the estimated time will be 1 hour or longer if it is during peak hours and during weekends.

You can refer to the list of bus operator from Singapore to Larkin Bus Terminal, as below:

From Kranji MRT: Causeway Link Bus CW1

Bus Ticket: SGD$1.50
Bus Schedule: Daily from 4:30am to 11:30pm, every 15-30 minutes

From Queenstreet Bus Terminal: Causeway Link Bus CW2

Bus Ticket: SGD$3.30
Bus Schedule: Daily from 6:00am to 11:45pm, every 15-30 minutes

From Queenstreet Bus Terminal: SBS Bus 170

Bus Ticket: SGD$1.90
Bus Schedule: Daily from 5:20am to 12:10am, every 11-16 minutes

From Queenstreet Bus Terminal: Singapore-Johor Express

Bus Ticket: SGD$3.30
Bus Schedule: Daily from 6:30am to 10:30pm, every 15-30 minutes

Also read: How To Go From Singapore To Kuala Lumpur

From Jurong East Interchange: Causeway Link Bus CW3

Bus Ticket: SGD$4.00
Bus Schedule: Daily from 7:10am (Weekends from 7:30am) to 11:45pm, every 10-30 minutes

Step 2: Bus From Larkin Bus Terminal To Pontian

There are three buses which provide services of similar routes:

1. Kembara City 607

Bus Service Frequency:
2-2.5 hours

2. City Bus 3

Bus Service Frequency:
45-60 minutes

3. Maju 96

Bus Schedule:
6:00am – 8:00pm

Bus Service Frequency:
1.5 hours

The trip takes around 1.5 hours from Larkin Bus Terminal to Pontian, but is dependent on the situation of the traffic.

Option 2: Bus From Singapore To Pontian Via JB Sentral

Step 1: Bus From Singapore To JB Sentral

It requires approximately 2 hours or longer period of time during peak hours and during weekends if you happened to take a bus from Singapore to JB Sentral.

Here is a some details for you to refer:

From Changi Airport:

Transtar Bus TS1

From Kranji MRT:

Causeway Link Bus CW1
SBS Bus 160
SBS Bus 170x

From Newton Circus:

Causeway Link Bus CW5

From Queenstreet Bus Terminal:

Causeway Link Bus CW2

From Resort World Sentosa:

Transtar Bus TS8

From Woodlands Temporary Interchange:

SMRT Bus 950

Just click here: Public Transport Guide From Singapore To Johor Bahru for more information regarding the bus schedule.

Step 2: Bus From JB Sentral To Pontian

There is only one bus which provides services from JB Sentral Bus Terminal to Pontian Bus Terminal:

1. Kembara City 607

Bus Service Frequency:
2-2.5 hours

The bus needs about 1.5 hours to reach Pontian from JB Sentral Bus Terminal. The duration of the arrival time goes along with the situation of the traffic.

Option 3: Direct Bus From Singapore To Pontian

(From Jurong East Interchange To Pontian Bus Terminal In Pontian Johor)

Bus Type and Route No.:
Causeway Link Bus CW4

Bus Schedule:
Daily from 4:15am until 11:00pm

Bus Fare:
SGD$4.00 + RM4.20

For more information, do click: How To Go To Johor Bahru From Singapore.

3. Driving By Yourself From Singapore To Pontian

It normally takes more than 1 hour and 40 minutes for self-drivers to reach Pontian from Singapore with no traffic jam. Of course, a longer time is compulsory to travel during peak hours or weekends.

Drivers can use waze or google map in figuring out the locations that they want to go.

Two links are available to get to Pontian from Singapore via these two checkpoints: