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How to get to KSL City by bus? Johor Bahru Shuttle Bus Guide
I know this post is so out of the blue. Why am I giving directions to a mall that many Singaporeans have
visited for years? Well this kind of serves as a prelude to my following post after this whereby I will be
concluding my bak kut teh eat-venture that will bring us across the Causeway to neighbouring Johor Bahru.
And the place that I will be reviewing is none other than Soon Soon Heng Bak Kut Teh that is located along a
row of shophouses opposite KSL City.
Im sure there are many people here who do not drive like me so the only way to get to and around JB is only
via public transport. The first couple of times when I visited KSL, I had taken the taxi from City Square Mall
which I reckoned was the most convenient way to get there then. It was just a 5-10 minute ride and the fare
would be approx. RM8 or so in smooth traffic conditions and provided the taxi driver agreed to charge by the
meter. On one occasion, I decided to go explore the bus interchange area at JB Sentral and found 2 buses
that go to KSL City so I gave that option a try and realised the route taken by the bus was similar tothe taxis
and the bus fare for each person was only RM1.50. So easy and so cheap!
Previously, I had readers asking me for specific directions to get around JB as I had done a few JB food
reviews before so I thought I would post this up as a handy guide for those who try to avoid dodgy taxis or
haggling with taxi drivers. Also if youre travelling solo or in pairs as taking a taxi wouldnt be quite worth it.
When you come out from the immigration counter at JBs CIQ Complex, follow the path/route that leads
towards City Square Mall.
On the way, you will come across this sign when out of the building:
Turn left and take the escalator down to the bus bay area.
The two buses that go to KSL city are:
1) S1 by Causeway Link that goes to Plaza Pelangi, Holiday Plaza and Danga City Mall and2) IM 17 by Maju
that stops by Plaza Pelangi and Holiday Plaza as well.
The S1 bus will be parked at the bus bay like this while the IM17 bus is always out in the sun behind. The
driver of the IM17 bus is always seen shouting out KSL! KSL! from his bus (really loudly so its impossible to
miss!) probably to lure customers since both buses are different companies, lol. The IM17 bus looks a bit
more run-down than the S1 bus and it also takes a longer while before it sets off (driver waits for bus to fill
up before leaving) but I like that they always screen a new movie on the TV screen on board so I get a
preview of it while keeping myself entertained, lol.
Bus fare for both buses is the same at RM1.50 per person. Just give exact cash (dollar notes or coins are
fine) to the driver and you will be issued a receipt like this.
The only difference between the 2 buses is that S1 actually stops within the KSL Citys compound i.e. their
entrance driveway and will wait there for about 15 minutes or so to pick up people who are going back to JB
Sentral.
For IM17, it stops on the roadside outside KSL City and you will need to press the bus bell beforehand to
alert the driver that youre alighting.
The pick-up and drop-off points at KSL City for each bus are the same.
This shuttle bus service is very reliable as its fixed price for all and the journey only takes about 15-20
minutes. Recommended!
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hi there! really appreciate at post like this! wanted to explore ksl soon.
just curiouswhen you say dropoff and pickup points are the same. does it mean we just board back
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the same bus that we alighted
or do we have to cross the road to the opposite side to take the
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thank you very much!!
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Hello Ken, thanks for stopping by my blog! Yes, for the return trip, just board the bus from where
you alight because both buses move in a loop direction. I would suggest that you take S1 back
to JB Sentral as the S1 bus is just right outside the KSL entrance. As mentioned for IM17, it will
just anyhow stop along the road outside KSL which is not exactly a great waiting spot. But if you
still decide to go with it, youd have to signal for the bus to stop on that same road where you
alight so theres no need to cross the road to the opposite side. Safe travels!
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oh ya so sorry. just to add on. how is the bus frequency like? would it take very long for the next to
come if we just missed one? and for s1 there isnt any waiting time like im17?
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Im not sure of the exact bus frequency but Ive never waited for more than 5 minutes for the
bus. The route that the bus takes isnt long distance so it shouldnt take too long for it to loop.
But if I were to compare between the two bus companies, Id think S1 (by Causeway Link) is
more reliable than IM17 (by Maju Bus) because it leaves JB Sentral promptly whereas IM17
takes a long time to depart (until the driver is happy with the passenger capacity). Also, S1 goes
right into KSL Citys main entrance driveway which is of course more convenient and safer too
whereas IM17 doesnt have a designated spot for people to alight so it could be anywhere along
the road outside KSL which can be a nuisance especially during rainy weather. So if its your
first time trying out their buses to KSL, Id suggest you go for S1
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Hi geri! Thanks for the suggestions. I will keep that in mind. Intend to explore ksl
tomorrow. And so sorry about the late reply. Hope you have a great day ahead!
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Hi thanks for the effort and time for the wonderful post. Intend to go there soon. Just to know that is
the return trips for S1 cost RM $1.50?
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Thank You
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Hi Geri, Thanks for the information. Will try out one of this day.
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Hi Geri,
Thank you for the great information. I am enjoying myself with the public buses in JB now!
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Happy commuting
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Thks for the bus info.1st time trying to take bus in jb and this blog makes me feel confident that i can
do it in a breeze tom coz norm we take a taxi or drive a car.:)
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Hi Norizah, glad to know my post came in handy for you. Safe travels and have fun in JB!
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Thank u so much for sharing yr info, will explore it on this weekend. Cheers
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Hi Geri
Thank you for the informative instructions. The information you provided is so clear even a a blind
person cannot get lost.
A question about taxis, I assume they all have meters, and sounds like by default they dont want to
use it? did you just tell them to use meter? I am traveling with my family of 4 (inc 2 little kids), so
maybe Taxi would be better option as it almost costs the same.
Thanks
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Hello Joe, yep thats right. Most of the taxis charge by one standard price depending on your
destination instead of by the meter so Id normally use a taxi app to call for one instead. You
can also try your luck at JB Sentral (when you get out CIQ, youd see a taxi bay along the way to
City Square) where some taxis do still go by meter.
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Hi Geri n Joe, you can also go to the taxi counter along the taxi bay to book for your fixed
price trip. No worry. I paid for RM 28.50 from CIQ too Sultan Ismail Hospital near former
Jayajusco.
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Hi geri, may i know how many stops later should i alight at ksl? Its my first time taking a bus out of
sg
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You mean how many stops from JB Sentral? Well, unfortunately I dont think thats fixed
because the bus driver seems to stop their bus anywhere along the way when someone presses
the bell or waves for the bus to stop. When you are at KSL, youd just know where to alight cos
S1 goes right into the driveway as mentioned. I suggest you let the bus driver know to notify you
to alight at KSL that would be most helpful. Good luck!
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Do not board Causeway Link from Johor Bahru during 6-7pmthey took more 1 hour to pick up the
passengers to Kranji MRT. Suggest to take SBS bus 170
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audrey on 5 December 2015 at 12:29 am
visit there, thus afraid would get lost..hope with your guidance, i can reach ksl without any
hazzles..um, anymore informations or food recoomendatio beside bak gu teh?.
thank you..
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Hi Audrey, if youre going to KSL on a Monday, you can check out the evening night market
outside KSL a long stretch of pasar malam with plenty of street food choices that are worth a
try. Alternatively, if youre adventurous enough to venture out to the streets, you can take a 10min walk to Taman Sri Tebrau Hawker Centre for tze char and local food (check out google map
for walking directions). There are numerous choices of eateries around the vicinity, it just
depends on what you like so Id suggest that you take a walk around especially when its your
first time in the area. Happy food hunting!
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Hi Audrey. Thanks for the information..me going there for the first time next week. Looking forward
to it. You mentioned tat the evening night market outside KSL is happening on every mondays?
Weekends no happenings?
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Hi Azi, yes the night market at KSL only takes place every Monday evening.
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