How To Go City Square JB From Singapore

A trip across the border to Johor Bahru is always a good idea, what’s more with its endless bargains for shopping and entertainment.

City Square JB is well-loved by Singaporeans for its walkable distance from the JB Checkpoint.

Read on as we share some tips on how to go to City Square JB from Singapore.

Table of Contents
1. Singapore To City Square JB By Private Car
2. Singapore To City Square JB By Train (KTM Shuttle Tebrau)
3. Singapore Bus To City Square JB
4. How To Get To City Square JB From Singapore By Car (Self-Drive)

1. Singapore To City Square JB By Private Car

Driving across the border and researching your route from Singapore to Johor Bahru can be daunting, so how about leaving it to the experts?

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Choose preferred pick-up location, date, time and drop-off location
Perfect for families with young children, elderlies, or a big group
Comfortable ride in a clean and spacious MPV (up to 10 people)
No disembarkation required for clearance at Singapore-Malaysia immigration
Competitive and reasonable rates
Professional, experienced and friendly drivers
Positive feedback from happy customers

How To Book:

Click here: How To Book to get your private car service

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What To Expect:

Journey will take approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions
Comfortable 7-10 seater MPV picks you up from any location in Singapore
Enjoy a private and convenient ride directly to your destination
Arrive in City Square JB relaxed and ready to enjoy your shopping!

2. Singapore To City Square JB By Train (KTM Shuttle Tebrau)

Step 1: Head To Woodlands Train Checkpoint

Once you have purchased your train tickets online, take a bus to Woodlands Train Checkpoint to board your train.

Buses to take from Woodlands Bus Interchange:

Bus 856 (Berth 11)
Bus 903 (Berth 4)
Bus 911 or 911T (Berth 12)
Bus 912 or 912B (Berth 12)

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From opposite Kranji MRT Station, take Bus 178

From opposite Marsiling MRT Station, take Bus 856

The train ticket from Woodlands to Johor Bahru is SGD 5. Click here for more information on ticket price, destinations and schedule.

Step 2: Walk To Woodlands Train Checkpoint Level 2

Once at the checkpoint at Level 2, wait for the call for boarding.

Your passport serves as a boarding pass, so you don’t need to print out tickets.

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Step 3: Clear Singapore Immigration & Malaysia Immigration At Woodlands Train Checkpoint

Clear the Singapore immigration, then followed by the Malaysia immigration after entering the departure gate.

Both are located on the Singapore side. You must clear both sides before being permitted to board the train.

Step 4: Board 5 Minute Train Ride To JB Sentral & Walk To City Square JB

Enjoy your short train ride to JB Sentral and once arrived, take the escalator or staircase up, and follow the Exit direction. Walk and you will arrive at the JB Sentral building.

Walk further and you will shortly reach City Square JB.

Few Things To Note:

Woodlands Train Checkpoint opens 40 minutes before departure and closes 20 minutes before departure
You can purchase train tickets 6 months in advance
Book your tickets early for travel during the weekend, public or school holidays
Kids under 3 years old ride train for free
No e-gate at the checkpoint

3. Singapore Bus To City Square JB

1. Bus From Kranji MRT To City Square JB

Once at Kranji MRT Station, find exit C to reach the bus stop. You can board your selected bus from here and alight at JB CIQ.

SBS Bus 170X

Fare: Approximately SGD 1.55 by EZ-Link card, or SGD 2.30 by cash

Operating Hours:

From Kranji MRT: 5:37am to 11:37pm, every 2-11 minutes

Bus Route: https://www.transitlink.com.sg/eservice/eguide/service_route.php?service=170X

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Causeway Link Bus CW1

Fare: SGD 2.60 by ManjaLink or Visa card

Operating Hours:

From Kranji MRT 6.00am – 11.30pm, every 15-30 minutes

Bus Route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW1

2. Bus From Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange To City Square JB

Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange is an outdoor bus interchange within walking distance from Woodlands MRT Station.

Alight at JB CIQ checkpoint.

SMRT Bus 950

Fare: SGD 1.25 by EZ-Link car, or SGD 1.90 by cash

Operating Hours: 5:30am – 11:30pm , every 11-12 minutes

Bus Route: https://www.transitlink.com.sg/eservice/eguide/service_route.php?service=950

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3. Bus From Jurong East Interchange To City Square JB

Take Exit B from Jurong East MRT to get to the Jurong East Interchange.

Alight at JB Sentral Terminal and walk to JB CIQ for immigration.

SBS Bus 160

Fare: Approximately SGD 1.84 by EZ-Link Card, or SGD 2.50 by cash

Operating Hours: 5:30am – 12:00am, every 15-20 minutes

Bus Route: http://www.transitlink.com.sg/eservice/eguide/service_route.php?service=160

4. Bus From Bugis To City Square JB

From Bugis MRT, take exit A or B and walk for 15 minutes to Queen Street Terminal.

Board your selected bus and alight at JB CIQ.

SBS Bus 170

Fare: Approximately SGD 2.04 by EZ-Link Card, or SGD 2.80 by cash

Operating Hours: 5:20am – 12:10am , every 15-25 minutes

Bus Route: https://www.transitlink.com.sg/eservice/eguide/service_route.php?service=170

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Causeway Link Bus CW2 (Day Service)

Fare: SGD 4.80 by ManjaLink or Visa card

Operating Hours: 6:30am – 11:30pm, every 15 minutes

Bus Route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW2

5. Bus From Changi Airport (Terminal 1) To City Square JB

Board the bus at Terminal 1 (Arrival Hall, Coach Bay Lot B or Lot C). The bus route ends at JB CIQ.

Bus TS1

Fare: SGD 11 by EZ-Link or cash

Operating Hours: 8:15am – 9:15pm , every 1-2 hours

Bus Route: https://www.transtar.travel/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/TS1-Schedule_2023.pdf

Note: You can also check the route, schedule and boarding bay changes at the counter at Level 1, Terminal 1

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6. Bus From Newton Circus To City Square JB

From Newton MRT, take Exit B to Newton Food Centre (also known as Newton Circus). Walk across the open-air car park to find the CW5 bus stop.

Board the bus and alight at JB Bus Sentral.

Causeway Link Bus CW5

Fare: SGD 4.60 by ManjaLink or Visa card

Operating Hours: 6:45am -11:40pm, every 15 minutes

Bus Route: https://www.causewaylink.com.my/routes-schedules/?view=route&no=CW5

Few Things To Note:
At Singapore Woodlands Checkpoint

Go up the escalator and queue to get your passport stamped
Once done, go down the escalator, make a U-turn and you will find the queue for the bus
If you have taken SBS bus, you may board any SBS buses to go to JB CIQ.
If you have taken any CW bus, you may board any CW buses to go to JB CIQ.

At Johor Bahru Checkpoint (also known JB CIQ)

Make your way to the counter and get your passport stamped. No immigration card is required to be filled.
Once done, get out from the counter area and walk towards JB Sentral. Follow the signages and you will reach City Square JB shortly.
E-gate available

For SBS bus: If using EZ-Link, tap in every time you board a bus, and tap out every time you alight.

For Causeway Link bus: If using ManjaLink, tap your card when boarding or re-boarding. Do not tap when alighting.

4. How To Get To City Square JB From Singapore By Car (Self-Drive)

The most important thing for your road trip to Malaysia is your mandatory travel documents. You would not want your exciting trip cancelled just because of a few forgotten papers, right?

Step 1: Prepare All Necessary Documents Before Driving Into Johor Bahru

Ready your passport, driving licence and VEP
Prepare a Touch ‘n Go (TNG) card
Have at least 3/4 of your petrol tank filled
Buy Data Roaming Plans

Step 2: Head To Woodlands Checkpoint For Immigration Clearance

To avoid fines amounting to SGD 1000, pay toll charges before driving away from the immigration booth
Pay the charges even if the barrier is lifted after the immigration clearance
Top-up your stored-value card in Singapore (no top-up machine available at the checkpoint)

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Step 3: Drive To JB Checkpoint For Custom Check

Get ready your passport & Touch N Go card
Wind down your windows for the officer to see the total number of people
Switch on your car interior lights so that the officer can see clearly

Step 4: Pay Road Charge & Toll Fee Using Touch N Go Card

Pay Malaysia toll using your Touch N Go card

Step 5: Proceed To GREEN Line If Nothing To Declare

Few Things To Note:

To avoid jam at the border, check trafficiti.com for real-time traffic updates
Only pump RON 97 petrol in JB
Singapore cars only need to be registered once for VEP, via Malaysia’s Road Transport Department website
Remember to top-up your Touch N Go card in JB to use it in Malaysia next time