arriving by bus

The city is linked to Malaysia by causeway. From Johor Bahru (the closest point in Malaysia to Singapore), a bus journey takes a little more than 30 minutes. Buses operate daily 6:30 am-midnight. Station located at Bansan Street, which is at the junction of Queen Street and Arab Street. You can choose between two bus companies: Singapore Bus Service, phone 292-8151

getting around

Bus services are operated by two major companies: Singapore Bus Service (SBS) and Trans-Island Bus Services (TIBS). If you don't have exact change, don't expect change returned from your dollar coins. Buy a ticket from the dispenser at the bus door. Fare prices and schedules are listed in the bus guide (available for S$1.40 at major bookstores and the SBS head office, 205 Braddell Rd., phone 287-2727). Only a handful of bus drivers speak English with any fluency, so don't rely on them for directions. Consult the bus guide or ask someone who does speak English for directions. Maximum fare is S$1.10 for buses without air-conditioning or S$1.40 for air-conditioned services (specified in bus guide). A TransitLink fare card (with stored values of S$12, S$22 or S$52) can be used on both buses and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) trains. The fare cards are sold at TransitLink sales offices at MRT stations or at bus interchanges. Alternatively, purchase the Singapore Explorer ticket for S$5 (one day) or S$12 (three days) for unlimited travel on SBS and TIBS buses (available at most hotels - or call 287-2727 for sales locations).

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