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JB Bus: Get Around Johor Bahru with BAS.MY Public Bus Services

  • Writer: Rick
    Rick
  • Oct 7
  • 6 min read

Updated: Oct 27

Public bus services has always been the cheapest way to get around Johor Bahru, but most Singaporeans would rather use Grab transports (requires mobile data) or taxis (non-metered and expensive) to get from point to point instead of using public buses.


The myBAS public bus services is a project, initiated by the Federal Government of Malaysia, that was launched in March 2022, to serve 5 corridors in Johor. Operated by Causeway Link, myBAS aims to "provide sustainable public transportation and more reliable services with proper bus schedules, cashless payment, etc". Service routes and relevant information are also made available online via Causeway Link's website.


Starting from September 2022, myBAS has progressively replaced all older bus services, from multiple companies, with new services from JB Sentral Bus Terminal near JB CIQ and Larkin Sentral.


On 30th September 2025, myBAS is rebranded to BAS.MY and all buses are coated in bright pink. All services are also re-designated with prefix "J" (for Johor) instead of "T" (trunk) or "F" (feeder), but service numbers remained unchanged. New services are introduced, some removed, and some has changes in their routes.


Johor Bahru BAS.MY Public Bus Services

For day-trippers to Johor Bahru and without mobile data roaming to use Grab services, knowing how to get around Johor Bahru or to places within Johor using public bus services is essential knowledge. Using Grab services may be hassle-free if you happen to have data roaming but buying data roaming plan or pre-paid card just to use Grab actually increases travel cost. Furthermore, Grab fares will surge during peak hours and when there are few drivers in the area.


For buying of bus fares, other than cash, ManjaLink card (a cashless payment card like Singapore's EZ-Link card), ManjaPay via smartphones, etc, can be used on most Causeway Link services, including BAS.MY and cross-border services, allowing travelling on these buses to be more convenient. It also saves the hassle of finding small notes and shillings as bus drivers do not provide change.


ManjaLink Card

Each ManjaLink card costs RM30.60 (first-time) with a RM20 travel credits and is available over counters at JB CIQ (departure), JB Sentral Bus Terminal and KSL City Mall's main entrance. A self-service kiosk is also available in Kranji Mobile, a shop, at Kranji MRT Station in Singapore. Tap the card on readers when boarding and alighting the buses (don't tap card when alighting from cross-border services and Senai Airport Service AA1).


Top-up the card when credits run low. Minimum top-up amount is RM30.



Since April 2025, payment of bus fares using Mastercard, including YouTrip, on BAS.MY services and Causeway Link cross-border services has been accepted on selected routes. Refer to Causeway Link's website for more details.


If you are planning to go to shopping malls (or using them as landmarks) in nearby Johor Bahru, check the list below for available bus services from JB Sentral / Larkin Sentral. You can check the bus routes of respective services on Causeway Link's website.



🛍️ JB City Square / KOMTAR JBCC


These two shopping malls are just opposite JB Sentral. Exit JB Sentral and cross the overhead bridge. Turn left to JB City Square or right to KOMTAR JBCC.




🛍️ R&F (Princess Cove) Mall


R&F Mall is located about 600 metres from JB CIQ and is accessible via a covered overhead linkway from JB Sentral. You should be able to see the entrance of the linkway after exiting JB CIQ. Just walk to the mall.


In August 2025, a new RnF free shuttle service was introduced to ferry passengers between JB Sentral and R&F Mall (at the bus bay area besides D’Shanghai Restaurant). The service interval is 40 minutes.



🛍️ KSL City Mall


Take BAS.MY J100 directly to KSL City Mall's main entrance and back. The fare is RM1.50 from JB Sentral to KSL City and RM1.40 from KSL City.




🛍️ Plaza Pelangi


Plaza Pelangi is easily reachable by several bus services. The fare is around RM1.30 for all services from JB Sentral.

  • BAS.MY J100 towards KSL City Mall, alight at Grand Paragon Hotel

  • BAS.MY J11 towards Setia Indah

  • BAS.MY J15 towards Mid Valley Southkey Mall

  • BAS.MY J20 towards Kota Masai

  • BAS.MY J22 towards Taman Scientex in Pasir Gudang


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🛍️ Plaza Sentosa & Taman Sri Tebrau (Dai Mah Garden)


Plaza Sentosa, in Taman Sentosa, and the area around Taman Sri Tebrau are accessible by several bus services along the Tebrau Highway. The fare is around RM1.40 for all services from JB Sentral.

  • BAS.MY J11 towards Setia Indah

  • BAS.MY J15 towards Mid Valley Southkey Mall

  • BAS.MY J20 towards Kota Masai

  • BAS.MY J22 towards Taman Scientex in Pasir Gudang




🛍️ Mid Valley Southkey Mall


Take BAS.MY J15 to the mall directly. The fare is RM1.70.




🛍️ AEON Mall Permas Jaya


Take the following services to Permas Jaya, in Masai:

  • BAS.MY J21 and alight at AEON Mall

  • BAS.MY J22 and alight one bus-stop before AEON Mall




🛍️ AEON Mall Tebrau City / IKEA Tebrau / Toppen Shopping Centre


Take BAS.MY J16 from Angsana Mall / Larkin Sentral to Toppen Shopping Centre in Taman Desa Tebrau. Both AEON Mall Tebrau City and IKEA Tebrau are next to Toppen.


Alternatively, take BAS.MY J10 towards Kota Tinggi, via Larkin Sentral, and alight at the bus-stop near AEON Mall Tebrau City, along the highway.




🛍️ Beletime Danga Bay


Take the following bus services from JB Sentral and alight at the bus stop next to Beletime Danga Bay along the Skudai Highway:

  • BAS.MY J30 towards Kulai

  • BAS.MY J31 towards Pulai Indah

  • BAS.MY J32 towards Selesa Jaya

  • BAS.MY J33 towards Taman Tan Sri Yaacob

  • BAS.MY J34 towards Sutera Mall




🛍️ Angsana Johor Bahru Mall


Take the following bus services from JB Sentral and alight at the bus stop opposite Angsana JB Mall along the Skudai Highway:

  • BAS.MY J30 towards Kulai

  • BAS.MY J31 towards Pulai Indah

  • BAS.MY J32 towards Selesa Jaya

  • BAS.MY J33 towards Taman Tan Sri Yaacob

  • BAS.MY J34 towards Sutera Mall



Alternatively, take BAS.MY J16 from Larkin Sentral (Platform A) or Toppen Shopping Centre.



From Larkin Sentral, take BAS.MY J50 to the bus-stop opposite Angsana Mall.




🛍️ Paradigm Mall


Take the following bus services from JB Sentral and alight at the bus-stop opposite Paradigm Mall along the Skudai Highway:

  • BAS.MY J30 towards Kulai

  • BAS.MY J31 towards Pulai Indah

  • BAS.MY J32 towards Selesa Jaya

  • BAS.MY J34 towards Sutera Mall



Alternatively, take BAS.MY J50 from Larkin Sentral to the bus-stop opposite Paradigm Mall as well.


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🛍️ Sutera Mall


Take BAS.MY J34 directly to the mall. The fare is RM2.80.


Alternatively, go via Tuas Checkpoint to 2nd-Link CIQ and take Causeway Link CW3S / CW4S directly to the mall.




🛍️ AEON Mall Bukit Indah / Perling Mall


Take BAS.MY J33 towards Taman Tan Sri Yaacob and alight at the mall.



🛍️ Eco Galleria @ Eco Botanic


There is no direct bus service from JB Sentral to Eco Botanic. Take BAS.MY J33 towards Taman Tan Sri Yaacob, alight at AEON Mall Bukit Indah and change to BAS.MY J43 towards Puteri Harbour. Alight at the bus stop opposite Eco Botanic.


Alternatively, go via Tuas Checkpoint to 2nd-Link CIQ, take Causeway Link CW3L / CW3S and alight at Anjung Medini, cross the road and take BAS.MY J43 towards AEON Mall Bukit Indah. Alight at Eco Botanic.



🚌 Larkin Sentral


Getting from JB Sentral to Larkin Sentral has a dedicated service, BAS.MY J13, but it will take a slightly longer route between the two terminals. The maximum fare is RM1.80.


Alternatively, take BAS.MY J10 that en-routes to Larkin Sentral before continuing to Kota Tinggi. The fare should be around RM1.50 between JB Sentral and Larkin Sentral and is shorter than BAS.MY J13.


If you are crossing the border via Woodlands Checkpoint, it is faster to take SBS Transit 170 (continue on EZ-Link card or pay RM2.10) or Causeway Link CWL (RM2.60) direct to Larkin Sentral from the bus bays below JB CIQ, instead of heading to JB Sentral.



✈️ Senai Airport


Take Airport Shuttle Service AA1 at Bus Bay 1 at the end of the bus terminal below JB Sentral to the airport. To return from Senai Airport to JB Sentral, find Service AA1 at the end of the waiting platform after exiting the airport. The fare is RM8 per passenger. The journey will take about 30 minutes when traffic conditions are good.


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Check out the locations of shopping malls and other destinations mentioned above.





2 Comments

Guest
Oct 25

can we use YouTrip card for the bus fare?

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Rick
Oct 26
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Yes, you can use YouTrip for bus fares on certain buses. You can find the list of buses on Causewaylink website. (Sorry, links cannot be added.)

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