While traveling by taxi can be more expensive than the bus or train, it can actually be more convenient.
So if you have room in your budget, taking a taxi to JB is something you can consider.
There are two types: private taxis and Ban San Street public taxis.
If you’re interested, this guide will teach you how to go JB from Singapore by taxi.
Overview
1. Ban San Street Taxi To JB From Singapore
2. Private Taxi To JB From Singapore
Overview
So what’s the difference between Ban San Street taxis and private taxis?
Overall, a private taxi offers more flexibility and comfort than a Ban San Street taxi. But both allow immigration clearance to be done inside the car, which is always an awesome perk.
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| Feature | Ban San Street Taxi | Private Taxi (JBTAXI.SG) |
| Type of Ride | Shared or single (sedan only) | MPV (Innova, Alphard, Starex) |
| Booking Method | Walk-in, phone | Online (website, WhatsApp) |
| Pickup Location | Queen Street / Ban San Street | Any address in Singapore |
| Comfort Level | Standard | Premium |
| Cost | $$ (Affordable) | $$$ (More expensive, per vehicle basis) |
| Luggage Space | Limited | More space (great for groups) |
| Immigration Clearance | Stay in vehicle | Stay in vehicle |
1. Ban San Street Taxi To JB From Singapore
The first option you can consider is a Ban San Street Taxi from Singapore to JB. This is the official pick-up point for specially-licensed cross-border public taxis.
These taxis only travel between Ban San Street, Singapore between Larkin Sentral, JB. But if there are 4 or less of you, a public taxi can be cheaper than a private taxi.
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Vehicle Options:
- Singapore-licensed taxi
- Malaysia-licensed taxi
Price: SGD 60 per car one way.
Where To Book:
Walk-in at Ban San Street taxi terminal or call the following taxi operators:
- Comfort Taxi (65-521111)
- Trans-Cab (65-553333)
- Strides Taxi (65-558888)
- Prime Taxi (67-780808)
Tip:
- You can carpool with other passengers and split the fare.
Notes:
- Ban San Street is located nearby Queen Street Terminal.
- Rates are regulated and remain the same whether it’s for shared or single-passenger rides.
- One taxi can only fetch up to 4 people.
2. Private Taxi To JB From Singapore
However, if flexibility of travel is what you’re after, then a private taxi to JB from Singapore is for you. A private taxi offers direct transfer to any location in JB without any unnecessary stops.
This option is best for families travelling with kids, elderly passengers, groups (more than 4 people), and those with loads of luggage.
Vehicle Options:
- 7-seater Toyota Innova
- 8-seater Toyota Alphard
- 10-seater Hyundai Starex
Price:
From SGD 90 (Toyota Innova) per car one way.
Where To Book:
Via JBTAXI.SG’s official website or Whatsapp them.
Tip:
- What’s great about taking a private taxi is that you can decide what time to depart from Singapore. You can even avoid peak hour traffic jams at the SG-MY border this way.
