How To Take Bus From Woodlands To JB

Located in the Woodlands area?

Need a bus to get to JB?

You’ve come to the right place.

We’ll be showing you two ways on how to take bus from Woodlands to JB, as well as answer the most commonly asked questions on this topic.

Let’s get to it!

 

Overview

More often than not, you’ll see people heading to Kranji MRT Station (NS7) and then hopping on the CW1 or SBS 170X to Woodlands Checkpoint.

 

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Why?

Because these buses are the most frequent, usually every 2-3 minutes.

On the other hand, some people will opt to go to Woodlands MRT Station (NS9/TE2) instead, and take the SMRT bus 950 from the Woodlands Bus Interchange.

You should choose whichever option works best for you.

A word of advice: Taking the bus is best for those travelling light or solo/in a pair. This is because you have to alight at both immigration checkpoints with all your belongings!

If you don’t like the sound of that, consider hiring a private taxi from Singapore to JB. JBTaxi.sg taxi is a solid choice, and they made our journey to JB seamless and comfortable.

 

Option 1: Take Bus At Opp Kranji Station Bus Stop (Bus Stop Code: 45131)

Get on a MRT train in Singapore and get off at Kranji MRT Station.

Then, head to Exit C. Walk about 150m (3 minutes) to “Opp Kranji Station” bus stop (see image below).

From there, take a bus bound for JB. The journey will take about 10-15 minutes to reach Woodlands Checkpoint.

Here’s a list of buses you can take to JB:

1. SBS 170X (Berth 2)
2. Causeway Link CW1 (Berth 3)
3. SBS 160, SBS 170 (Berth 1)

 

Read Also: How To Take Bus To JB From Singapore

 

1. How to get to Opp Kranji Stn (Bus Stop 45131) from Kranji MRT Station (NS7)?

By walking from Exit C at the station. Refer to the above image.

2. Is there a bus from Kranji to Woodlands Checkpoint?

Yes.

3. How long does the bus journey take from Kranji MRT Station to Woodlands Checkpoint?

It takes approximately 10-15 minutes.

4. How long is the walk from Kranji MRT Station to Opp Kranji Station?

It’s about a 3-minute walk (150m).

5. What bus to take to JB from Kranji?

You can take CW1, SBS 170X, 160, or 170.

 

Option 2: Take Bus At Woodlands Bus Interchange (Bus Stop Code: 47009)

You can also get off at Woodlands MRT Station instead and walk for about 2 minutes to Woodlands Bus Interchange (see image below).

 

This is the bus you can take to JB:

1. SMRT 950

 

Or, you can choose to take one of the following buses from Woodlands Bus Interchange to Woodlands Train Checkpoint:

1. Bus 911 & Bus 911T (Berth: B12)
2. Bus 856 (Berth: B11)
3. Bus 903 (Berth: B4)
4. Bus 912 & Bus 912B (Berth: B12)

 

From there, walk to Woodlands Checkpoint across the footbridge (about 7 minutes, ~500m). Clear immigration at the checkpoint and then get on any bus to JB from there.

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1. How do I get to Woodlands Bus Interchange (47009) from Woodlands MRT Station (NS9)?

By walking (see image above).

2. Which buses go from Woodlands to Woodlands Checkpoint?

SMRT 950.

3. What is the bus travel time from Woodlands MRT Station to Woodlands Checkpoint?

Approximately 13 minutes.

4. What is the walking distance between Woodlands MRT Station and Opp Kranji Station?

Walking is not possible as it’s about a 3.5 km distance.

5. Which buses go from Woodlands to Johor Bahru (JB)?

SMRT 950.

 

Conclusion

Why not save the hassle and consider taking a Singapore to JB private taxi, like JBTAXI.SG?

It’s a stress-free alternative to navigating buses and checkpoints, offering you a smooth and convenient journey to Johor Bahru.