JB public transport guide
Sure, there are tons of useful travel guides out there on how to get to JB, but what about getting around once you’re there? Since there aren’t many guides covering that, we’ve put together this JB public transport guide that’ll get you navigating the city like a pro in no time.
The current exchange rate is RM1 = ~S$0.29 as of 17th April 2025.
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What public transport options are available in JB?
At the time of writing, JB doesn’t have a metro network, apart from the near-completed JB-SG RTS Link. While there have been rumours of a light rail transit (LRT) or tram-bus network being added to the mix, that’ll still take some time to materialise.
Currently, JB’s public transport network is made up only of buses that connect the city centre to destinations like shopping malls and other attractions. You can hop on these buses from either the JB Sentral Bus Terminal or Larkin Bus Terminal.
While it’s much more affordable than taking Grab, you trade in your dollar savings for longer travel times. We think it’s worth the trade, since the money saved means you get to splurge more at these international chains in JB that you won’t find in Singapore.
What are the buses that go around JB?
myBAS Johor Bahru is a large-scale initiative by the government that began in 2022.
Image credit: BH Online
The main bus operator in JB is myBAS Johor Bahru, run by Causeway Link. It was introduced to gradually rejuvenate the local bus infrastructure, replacing routes from older companies such as Bas Iskandar Malaysia, and currently operates 19 different routes.
It’s also the one we’d recommend the most, since it takes the planning out of your hands with its user-friendly LUGO app, which we will explain further as we go along.
The buses are split into 2 main types:
- ‘T’ for trunk routes: These are major routes that connect 2 or more key areas across the city. This guide primarily focuses on T route buses, since they service more popular tourist destinations.
- ‘F’ for feeder routes: Shorter routes that link residential neighbourhoods or industrial areas to main transit hubs like bus terminals or even malls.
As for the travel times, they’re generally quite manageable, with the longest route, the T10, clocking in at 84 minutes before factoring in traffic conditions.
Breakdown of public transport routes in JB
For ease of reference, here are some of the most popular bus routes for Singaporeans and visitors to JB. You can read up all about these routes in even further detail on the Causeway Link website.
Note: Information is accurate at the time of writing, and may be subject to change.
| Bus route | Direction | Operating hours (first to last bus) |
Frequency | Nearby attractions en route | Max fare |
| T10 | JB Sentral-Kota Tinggi Bus Terminal
Kota Bus Tinggi Terminal-JB Sentral |
6.05am-11.10pm
4am-10.20pm |
Every 30 minutes |
|
RM5.30 |
| T11 | JB Sentral-Taman Mount Austin
Taman Mount Austin-JB Sentral |
5.50am-10.50pm
4.50am-9.50pm |
Every 25 minutes |
|
RM3.10 |
| T13 | JB Sentral-Larkin Sentral
Larkin Sentral-JB Sentral |
6am-9.30pm
6am-8.30pm |
Every 30 minutes |
|
RM1.60 |
| T14 | JB Sentral-Toppen
Toppen-JB Sentral |
6.10am-10.50am | 5.10pm-9.50pm
4.50am-9.30am | 3.50pm-8.30pm |
Every 40 minutes |
|
RM2.30 |
| T20 | JB Sentral-Pasir Gudang Terminal
Pasir Gudang Terminal-JB Sentral |
6am-11pm
5am-9.30pm |
Every 30 minutes |
|
RM3.90 |
| T21 | JB Sentral-Permas Jaya
Permas Jaya-JB Sentral |
4.50am-10.45pm
4am-10.45pm |
Every 25 minutes |
|
RM2.60 |
| T22 | Larkin Sentral-Lotus Eco Tropics Lotus Eco Tropics-Larkin Sentral |
5am-10pm
5am-10pm |
Every 60 minutes |
|
RM3.90 |
| T30 | JB Sentral-Kulai Terminal
Kulai Terminal-JB Sentral |
6am-11pm
4am-10pm |
Every 20 minutes |
|
RM4.20 |
| T31 | JB Sentral-Pulai Mutiara Garden
Pulai Mutiara Garden-JB Sentral |
6.15am-10.45pm
5am-10pm |
Every 30 minutes |
|
RM4.80 |
| T32 | JB Sentral-Bandar Selesa Jaya
Bandar Selesa Jaya-JB Sentral |
6am-11.05pm
5am-9.40pm |
Every 25 minutes |
|
RM3.10 |
| T33 | JB Sentral-Taman Tan Sri Yaacob
Taman Tan Sri Yacoob |
7am-10pm
5.30am-9pm |
Every 30 minutes |
|
RM3.30 |
| T40 | Larkin Sentral-GP Sentral
GP Sentral-Larkin Sentral |
6am-9.45pm
6am-9.45pm |
Every 45 minutes |
|
RM4.20 |
| T44 | Larkin Sentral-Puteri Harbour Ferry Terminal
Puteri Harbour Ferry Terminal-Larkin Sentral |
7am-8pm 7am-8pm |
Every 60 minutes |
|
RM3.20 |
| F100 | JB Sentral-KSL Mall
KSL Mall-JB Sentral |
8am-10.40pm
8.20am-11pm |
Every 20 minutes |
|
RM2.10 |
| JPO1 | JB Sentral-Johor Premium Outlets
Johor Premium Outlets-JB Sentral |
9am-7pm
10.40am-9pm |
Every few hours |
|
RM4.50 |
T10
AEON Tebrau
Image credit: ED J via Google Maps
The T10 route takes you to areas like Larkin and Ulu Tiram. It ends at Kota Tinggi Bus Terminal, from which you can continue on to other parts of Malaysia, such as Terrengganu. Before that, it passes by AEON Tebrau, widely thought of as one of the best shopping malls in JB.
T11
Taman Mount Austin
Image adapted from: Ling Ho via Google Maps, TheSmartLocal
Bus T11 is a good way to get directly to Taman Mount Austin, a popular getaway for Singaporeans. It’s not hard to see why, considering the area is a treasure trove of fun activities, from karaoke studios like Loud Speaker Family Karaoke to adventure theme parks like Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park.
Image adapted from: Downtown JB, Patrick Choh via Google Maps
For places that are more laidback, there are other lower-profile malls along the way too, like Plaza Pelangi and TD Point.
T13
Larkin Bus Terminal
Image credit: Royen Lock via Google Maps
The best way to reach cities like Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Penang, or Ipoh while still having a quick pit stop is via the Larkin Bus Terminal. You can do just that with the T13 bus, which will get you there in just 20 minutes. While waiting for your next bus, chill out at the air-conditioned waiting lounge, or fuel up for the long trip ahead at McDonald’s.
T14
Toppen Shopping Centre
Image credit: Toppen Shopping Centre
Ever since it opened, Toppen Shopping Centre has been a fave among us Singaporeans, which isn’t surprising since it houses 300 shops and is close by to AEON Tebrau. The cherry on this cake is the huge IKEA right beside – the perfect place to stretch your Ringgit even further after saving on the T10 trip.
Image credit: Eatbook
In the event that you ever feel peckish mid-journey, drop off at the Taman Sentosa stop, a fan-favourite zi char haven in JB that can only leave you with a happy belly.
T20
Mercato Plaza Pelangi
Image credit: Mercato
Crossing the Causeway for a cheap supermarket run can be made even cheaper with the T20, which goes to Mercato Plaza Pelangi, one of the best supermarkets in JB. Have your pick of atas groceries, similar to goods you can find at Cold Storage or FairPrice Finest, but for a fraction of the price.
T21
Mid Valley Southkey
Some malls are so huge that you could spend an entire day inside and only get through half the shops. That description couldn’t be more apt for The Mall, Mid-Valley Southkey, which spans over 2.5 million square feet of retail space. The fact that it only takes around 10 minutes to reach via the T21 from JB Sentral means you can spend that much more time exploring the mega mall.
Image credit: St. Giles Hotels
If a day isn’t enough, check yourself into St. Giles Southkey Johor Bahru (from RM568/night) – a hotel directly attached to the mall – before returning for more shopping the next day.
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T22
Kacang Pool Haji Restaurant
Image credit: Eatbook
Catch the T22 to a well-known breakfast spot in JB – Restoran Kacang Pool Haji. To be fair, it can even be considered a supper spot too, since they open until 12am. As for the fare, they serve hearty local dishes like Kacang Pool Daging or Lontong Basah from just RM7.
Image credit: Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel
From an overnighter’s POV, the route passes by the Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel – a 5-star hotel with million-dollar views of the Straits of Johor, where room rates start from RM466/night.
T30
Paradigm Mall
A ride on the T30 bus will lead you to Paradigm Mall, where you can cool off from the heat at Blue Ice Skating Rink, the first and only ice skating rink in JB. With over 1.3 million square feet of mall space, there’s definitely no shortage of food, shopping, and activities for you and your fam.
Image adapted from: Beletime Danga Bay, Klook
For something a little more naturesque, Beletime Danga Bay is a mall that features a 400m-long, man-made beach with a beach bar. Plus, it’s right beside Danga Bay too, so you can hop on over to real beaches and proper waterfront activities.
T32
Malls & hotels en route
Image credit: Golden Screen Cinemas via Facebook
The T32 is a solid all-rounder, which brings you to both Angsana and Paradigm Mall, plus the M Suites and Tune Hotel – one of the best JB hotels for its price, with rates starting from S$29/night. If you have some time to kill before checking in, you can stop by Paradigm Mall and catch a movie at Golden Screen Cinemas too. Just so you know, movie tickets here are as low as RM15, with premier seats going from just RM18.
T44
LEGOLAND Malaysia
Image credit: LEGOLAND Malaysia
Theme park lovers can hop on the T44 to reach LEGOLAND Malaysia, where more than 80 rides across 8 themed areas await. This route will bring you to both shops and accommodation, with AEON Bukit Indah and Ramada Hotel nearby.
Image adapted from: @snappy_for_fun via Instagram, Caribbean Juice Bar via Facebook
For a more scenic time in JB, you’ll have to wait till you get to Puteri Harbour, a bougie seafront park with atas restaurants, affordable hotels, sporting activities, and even a ferry terminal with rides to Indonesia.
F100
KSL Mall
Image credit: KSL City
While not a T bus, the F100 deserves a spot in this list mainly because of its final destination, KSL City Mall, home to over 500 shops across its 7 floors. Should its range of shops and services tempt you to do Everything Everywhere All at Once, don’t worry. There’s both KSL Hotel & Resort, and KSL Hot Spring Resort for you to recharge at before heading back for more rounds of shopping.
To round off the trip, swing by Avery-Day, a Santorini-themed convenience store that sells a wide range of Japanese goods, from Nonde Oishii Vanilla Soft to unique ice cream bars.
JPO1
Johor Premium Outlets
The first non-myBAS bus on this list, the JPO1 is a popular pick with Singaporeans who want to travel to Johor Premium Outlets from JB Sentral. Alternatively, you can also take the JPO2 and JPO3 buses directly from Singapore for the same price. The money you save from taking the bus here can add to the funds for a crazy shopping spree at the outlet mall.
How do I pay for public transport in JB?
ManjaLink
Just like our SimplyGO EZ-Link cards, JB has their own ManjaLink card which you can use to pay for your bus trips. Buy a card for $14 on Shopee and get 50% off your first ride. There’s also a bunch of other cool perks, which you can find out more about on the ManjaLink website.
Another option is to get them at any of these 5 locations:
- Kranji Mobile in Kranji MRT Station
- Jurong Point level 1 entrance (in front of City Hot Pot)
- Jurong Town Hall Interchange Berth 5
- Queen Street Bus Terminal
- Harbourfront Centre #01-31D
ManjaPay
Scanning the QR code is also another way to make your payment.
Image credit: ManjaPay
If you prefer to use your phone, download the LUGO app on the App Store or on Google Play to scan and pay via ManjaPay. With the app, you can also access bus information and the estimated times of arrival.
Visa card
Image credit: Visa
Another option is to directly tap on and off with your Visa debit or credit card. Unfortunately, Mastercard is not accepted at this point, though that’s expected to change soon.
If you’re old-school, the buses still accept cash payments, just be sure to have exact Ringgit on hand, as change isn’t given.
Bonus: Causeway Link Express Premium
Direct rides to 3 central areas in KL from KSL City
Image credit: Jomtaralets via Facebook
While not for travelling within JB per se, the Causeway Link Express Premium lets you ride in luxury from KSL City to KL for only RM69.90. That’s a steal considering it drops passengers off at 3 destinations in KL: Berjaya Times Square, NU Sentral, and Bukit Bintang.
Book a ticket for this wallet-friendly ride to KL on the Causeway Link website.
JB public transport guide
The next time Grab’s peak hour algorithm makes you do a double-take while you’re in JB, come back to this comprehensive guide to find exactly which buses to hop on and reach your destination.
For more JB-related things, check out:
- Best buses to go from Singapore to JB
- Things to do in JB with friends
- 20 best themed Airbnbs in JB
- Holiday Plaza Mall
Cover image adapted from: Toppen Shopping Centre, LEGOLAND Malaysia, kerol uwu via Google Maps, TheSmartLocal