JB Bus Guide: Getting to Pekan Nanas in Pontian District, Johor (柔佛.笨珍.北干那那)
- Rick
- Sep 1, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
Pekan Nanas (北干那那), a.k.a. Pineapple Town, is a small town located in Pontian District (笨珍) of Johor, West Malaysia. Similar to Pontian Kechil, Pekan Nanas is a peaceful spot that does not attract large crowds like Johor Bahru, but it does have a fair share of great food options, rustic cafes, home stays, farms, etc, waiting to be uncovered. There are durian and pineapple plantations around Pekan Nanas too.
For those of you who like to explore quiet places for hidden gems, Pekan Nanas may be the next good place to try.
A. Going from Singapore
There are 2 ways to get to Pekan Nanas from Singapore: One is via Tuas Checkpoint and the other via Woodlands Checkpoint.
If going via Tuas Checkpoint, read the following post. Note that bus fares of cross-border bus services from Singapore are fixed regardless of destination — i.e. fares are not cheaper even if dropping off earlier at Pekan Nanas.
If going via Woodlands Checkpoint, get to Larkin Sentral in Johor Bahru. After clearing Malaysia Customs, use SBS Transit 170 or Causeway Link CWL — or continue on Singapore-Johor Express (SJE) if taking the service from Queen Street — at the bus platform of JB CIQ to get to Larkin Sentral.
At Larkin Sentral, myBAS T50 is the only bus service towards Pontian. Pay the fare on board the bus at Platform A.
myBAS T50
Fare: Ask on board / Use ManjaLink Card
Journey: 1 hour
Operating Time: 6am ~ 10pm daily
Frequency: 30 minutes
B. Going from JB Sentral
There are two ways to get to Pekan Nanas from JB Sentral:
Take myBAS T10 / T13 to Larkin Sentral and change to myBAS T50.
Take myBAS services T30 / T31 / T32 / T33 to the bus stop opposite Angsana Mall or Paradigm Mall, then change to myBAS T50 at the same bus-stop to Pekan Nanas. Using this route, you can plan a stop-over to shop or dine at Angsana Mall / Paradigm Mall on your way to Pekan Nanas or on the way back.
Note:
I use Angsana Mall / Paradigm Mall as landmarks for changing buses because it is more prominent and easier for those who are unfamiliar with Johor Bahru to recognise them. Do use a maps app for directions if unsure.
It may be more economical and faster to use Grab services to the malls if you are in a group of 3 or 4. But, do alight at the bus-stop if changing to myBAS T50 and not spending time in any of the malls.
C. From Pekan Nanas to Johor Bahru
Getting back to Larkin Sentral or JB Sentral is just the reverse but take note that the last bus departing from Pontian Bus Terminal to Larkin Sentral is at 10pm.
The buses will take around 30 minutes to reach Pekan Nanas from Pontian Bus Terminal. Do be at any of the bus stops earlier to wait for buses as some bus drivers may go a little faster when there are not many passengers.
D. From Pekan Nanas to Tuas Checkpoint
Similarly, getting back to Tuas Checkpoint is again the reverse of getting there but take note that the last bus departing from Pontian Bus Terminal to Tuas Checkpoint is as follows:
52T → Gelang Patah @ 6:30pm (weekends & public holidays only)
CW4 → Gelang Patah → Jurong East @ 3pm (weekdays only)
Be flexible, if the bus services to Gelang Patah Terminal / Tuas Checkpoint have long interval or you missed the last bus, use myBAS T50 to return via Larkin Sentral.
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