Thursday, January 23, 2014

Things to Know When Traveling By Bus from Singapore to JB (Johor Bahru)



Every day, multitudes of people travel from Singapore to JB either for work, studies, or leisure. Locals who are taking this trip on a daily basis are no doubt experts at choosing which bus to take to meet various situations, like whether they want a cheaper fare or if they want to get to JB faster. If this is your first time to take this trip or if you are a tourist, who wants to cross the nearest Malaysian capital to Singapore, you may want to know the following before planning your journey.

First, you will be glad to know that several bus companies have daily trips from Singapore to JB and their terminals are situated in various points in Singapore. If you are coming from Queen Street, for instance, you may take the Causeway Link or the Singapore-Johor Express. If you are coming from Singapore Flyer and would like to go directly to Legoland in JB, WTS Travel and Tours can get you there in comfort and style. All you need to do is check with the bus companies about their schedules through their websites or by calling them.

Second, the travel time from Singapore to JB is less than an hour. This is basically a fast trip, unless you encounter some traffic. It is best, therefore, to schedule your trip on off-peak hours. This will not be difficult since most bus companies have trips to and from JB from dawn until evening.

Third, fare can range from as low as SGD 2.50 to SGD 70. This really depends on the bus that you choose and its loading and unloading points. Of course, luxury coaches will charge more, but you will definitely enjoy deluxe service and comfort during your trip.

Finally, you can pick a bus that will drop you at your specific destination. Regular buses usually ends at Kotaraya II Bus Terminal, but some go to tourist sites, like Legoland and Hello Kitty Town.
With this basic information, you can better plan your trip to Johor Bahru. For your convenience, book your tickets online to avoid the queues and to reserve your seats.

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