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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 havevisited for years? Well this kind of serves as a prelude to my following post after this whereby I will beconcluding 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 arow of shophouses opposite KSL City.

I’m sure there are many people here who do not drive like me so the only way to get to and around JB is onlyvia public transport. The first couple of times when I visited KSL, I had taken the taxi from City Square Mallwhich I reckoned was the most convenient way to get there then. It was just a 5-10 minute ride and the farewould be approx. RM8 or so in smooth traffic conditions and provided the taxi driver agreed to charge by themeter. On one occasion, I decided to go explore the bus interchange area at JB Sentral and found 2 busesthat go to KSL City so I gave that option a try and realised the route taken by the bus was similar to the taxi’sand 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 foodreviews before so I thought I would post this up as a handy guide for those who try to avoid dodgy taxis orhaggling with taxi drivers. Also if you’re travelling solo or in pairs as taking a taxi wouldn’t be quite worth it.

When you come out from the immigration counter at JB’s CIQ Complex, follow the path/route that leadstowards 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 and 2) IM 17 by Majuthat 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. Thedriver of the IM17 bus is always seen shouting out ‘KSL! KSL!’ from his bus (really loudly so it’s impossible tomiss!) probably to lure customers since both buses are different companies, lol. The IM17 bus looks a bitmore run-down than the S1 bus and it also takes a longer while before it sets off (driver waits for bus to fillup before leaving) but I like that they always screen a new movie on the TV screen on board so I get apreview 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 arefine) 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 City’s compound i.e. theirentrance driveway and will wait there for about 15 minutes or so to pick up people who are going back to JBSentral.

For IM17, it stops on the roadside outside KSL City and you will need to press the bus bell beforehand toalert the driver that you’re 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 it’s fixed price for all and the journey only takes about 15-20minutes. Recommended!

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ken on 30 April 2015 at 12:53 am

hi there! really appreciate at post like this! wanted to explore ksl soon.

just curious…when you say dropoff and pickup points are the same. does it mean we just board backthe same bus that we alighted from? or do we have to cross the road to the opposite side to take thebus etc?

thank you very much!!

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Geri Tan on 30 April 2015 at 10:48 pm

Hello Ken, thanks for stopping by my blog! Yes, for the return trip, just board the bus from whereyou alight because both buses move in a loop direction. I would suggest that you take S1 backto JB Sentral as the S1 bus is just right outside the KSL entrance. As mentioned for IM17, it willjust anyhow stop along the road outside KSL which is not exactly a great waiting spot. But if youstill decide to go with it, you’d have to signal for the bus to stop on that same road where youalight so there’s no need to cross the road to the opposite side. Safe travels!

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ken on 30 April 2015 at 12:56 am

oh ya so sorry. just to add on. how is the bus frequency like? would it take very long for the next tocome if we just missed one? and for s1 there isnt any waiting time like im17?

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Geri Tan on 30 April 2015 at 11:00 pm

I’m not sure of the exact bus frequency but I’ve never waited for more than 5 minutes for thebus. The route that the bus takes isn’t long distance so it shouldn’t take too long for it to loop.But if I were to compare between the two bus companies, I’d think S1 (by Causeway Link) ismore reliable than IM17 (by Maju Bus) because it leaves JB Sentral promptly whereas IM17takes a long time to depart (until the driver is happy with the passenger capacity). Also, S1 goesright into KSL City’s main entrance driveway which is of course more convenient and safer toowhereas IM17 doesn’t have a designated spot for people to alight so it could be anywhere alongthe road outside KSL which can be a nuisance especially during rainy weather. So if it’s yourfirst time trying out their buses to KSL, I’d suggest you go for S1

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ken on 6 May 2015 at 4:13 pm

Hi geri! Thanks for the suggestions. I will keep that in mind. Intend to explore ksltomorrow. And so sorry about the late reply. Hope you have a great day ahead!

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Andy on 12 May 2015 at 12:33 pm

Hi thanks for the effort and time for the wonderful post. Intend to go there soon. Just to know that isthe return trips for S1 cost RM $1.50?

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Geri Tan on 12 May 2015 at 1:16 pm

Hi Andy, the fare of RM1.50 is for one way only. Cheers.

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Andy on 15 May 2015 at 10:12 am

Thank You

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Jenny Lee on 8 June 2015 at 11:43 am

Hi Geri, Thanks for the information. Will try out one of this day.

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Geri Tan on 8 June 2015 at 2:19 pm

Hi Jenny, thanks for stopping by my blog. Safe travels!

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Edward on 17 June 2015 at 10:31 am

Hi Geri,

Thank you for the great information. I am enjoying myself with the public buses in JB now!

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Geri Tan on 17 June 2015 at 1:22 pm

That’s great to know, Edward! Happy commuting

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Esther on 19 July 2015 at 2:58 pm

Hi Geri. Thanks for your detailed info. Really helps!

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Geri Tan on 21 July 2015 at 12:24 pm

Glad to hear that

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Norizah on 27 August 2015 at 8:06 pm

Thks for the bus info.1st time trying to take bus in jb and this blog makes me feel confident that i cando it in a breeze tom coz norm we take a taxi or drive a car.:)

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Geri Tan on 27 August 2015 at 9:37 pm

Hi Norizah, glad to know my post came in handy for you. Safe travels and have fun in JB!

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jaythen on 24 September 2015 at 1:07 pm

Thank u so much for sharing yr info, will explore it on this weekend. Cheers

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Geri Tan on 25 September 2015 at 9:48 am

No problem. Safe travels!

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Joe on 4 October 2015 at 8:27 pm

Hi Geri

Thank you for the informative instructions. The information you provided is so clear even a a blindperson cannot get lost.

A question about taxis, I assume they all have meters, and sounds like by default they don’t want touse it? did you just tell them to use meter? I am traveling with my family of 4 (inc 2 little kids), somaybe Taxi would be better option as it almost costs the same.

Thanks

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Geri Tan on 7 October 2015 at 12:43 am

Hello Joe, yep that’s right. Most of the taxis charge by one standard price depending on yourdestination instead of by the meter so I’d normally use a taxi app to call for one instead. Youcan also try your luck at JB Sentral (when you get out CIQ, you’d see a taxi bay along the way toCity Square) where some taxis do still go by meter.

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Frank on 29 November 2015 at 6:37 pm

Hi Geri n Joe, you can also go to the taxi counter along the taxi bay to book for your fixedprice trip. No worry. I paid for RM 28.50 from CIQ too Sultan Ismail Hospital near formerJayajusco.

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Wm on 30 October 2015 at 9:48 pm

Hi geri, may i know how many stops later should i alight at ksl? It’s my first time taking a bus out ofsg

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Geri Tan on 30 October 2015 at 9:57 pm

You mean how many stops from JB Sentral? Well, unfortunately I don’t think that’s fixedbecause the bus driver seems to stop their bus anywhere along the way when someone pressesthe bell or waves for the bus to stop. When you are at KSL, you’d just know where to alight cos’S1 goes right into the driveway as mentioned. I suggest you let the bus driver know to notify youto alight at KSL – that would be most helpful. Good luck!

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A on 28 November 2015 at 7:25 pm

Do not board Causeway Link from Johor Bahru during 6-7pm…they took more 1 hour to pick up thepassengers to Kranji MRT. Suggest to take SBS bus 170…

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audrey on 5 December 2015 at 12:29 am

Hi geri, good day..glad to have this useful tips intended to go ksl one of this day n as is my firstvisit there, thus afraid would get lost..hope with your guidance, i can reach ksl without anyhazzles..um, anymore informations or food recoomendatio beside bak gu teh?. thank you..

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Geri Tan on 5 December 2015 at 11:18 pm

Hi Audrey, if you’re going to KSL on a Monday, you can check out the evening night marketoutside KSL – a long stretch of pasar malam with plenty of street food choices that are worth atry. Alternatively, if you’re adventurous enough to venture out to the streets, you can take a 10-min walk to Taman Sri Tebrau Hawker Centre for tze char and local food (check out google mapfor walking directions). There are numerous choices of eateries around the vicinity, it justdepends on what you like so I’d suggest that you take a walk around especially when it’s yourfirst time in the area. Happy food hunting!

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Azi on 8 December 2015 at 10:53 am

Hi Audrey. Thanks for the information..me going there for the first time next week. Looking forwardto it. You mentioned tat the evening night market outside KSL is happening on every monday’s?Weekends no happenings?

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Geri Tan on 8 December 2015 at 4:09 pm

Hi Azi, yes the night market at KSL only takes place every Monday evening.

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