From The Asteriaz to CIQ and RTS: Drive Times, Shuttle and Routes

If you are searching for Asteriaz to CIQ travel times, you are probably asking the most important practical question about this Kebun Teh project: how easy is it to get across the border? This guide answers it in detail. It sets out drive times and distances from The Asteriaz to the CIQ, Bukit Chagar RTS station, JB Sentral and the main malls, explains the typical driving routes, covers the developer’s proposed shuttle and public transport options, and suggests how Singapore commuters can plan a realistic daily routine. For the full project overview, see our complete guide to The Asteriaz @ Kebun Teh.

How far is The Asteriaz from the CIQ and RTS?

The Asteriaz is about 3.2 km from the CIQ and about 2.9 km in a straight line from Bukit Chagar RTS station. Project materials describe the CIQ as around 10 minutes away by car, which makes The Asteriaz a short-drive border address rather than a walk-to-border one.

Drive times are as marketed in project materials and assume normal traffic; distances come from the project fact sheet and portal listings. Peak-hour traffic in central JB can add time, so treat these as off-peak guides and test the route at your own commuting hour.

Driving from The Asteriaz to the CIQ: typical routes

The most direct approach is a short cross-town drive from Jalan Kebun Teh towards Jalan Tebrau and into the city centre, then following signs for the CIQ at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar. Because The Asteriaz sits in central JB, you do not need a long expressway run to reach the border.

Route 1: city roads via Jalan Tebrau

From Jalan Abad and Jalan Kebun Teh, drivers typically head east to Jalan Tebrau and continue south towards the city centre, where the Inner Ring Road (Jalan Lingkaran Dalam) and Jalan Tun Abdul Razak lead to the CIQ and Bukit Chagar area. This is the shortest option in distance and the one most residents will use day to day.

Route 2: via the Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL)

The Eastern Dispersal Link (E14) is an 8.1 km expressway that runs from Pandan to the CIQ complex and has been toll-free since 1 January 2018. Its Pandan interchange connects with the Tebrau Highway. From Kebun Teh this is a slightly longer loop, but it can be useful when city roads are congested, because it delivers traffic straight into the CIQ.

Roadworks to know about

An upgrade of the EDL interchange where the Inner Ring Road meets Jalan Tebrau began in May 2026, with temporary diversions around Jalan Lingkaran Dalam, Jalan Tebrau and Jalan Tun Abdul Razak. The project is expected to finish by 30 September 2028, according to Malay Mail. That is before The Asteriaz’s expected completion around 2029–2030, so new residents should arrive to an improved interchange.

The proposed Asteriaz shuttle to CIQ and RTS

The developer has proposed a shuttle service linking The Asteriaz and The Celestz with the CIQ and Bukit Chagar RTS area. It is a proposal at this stage: no route, timetable, fare or operator has been published, so do not count on it until it is confirmed in writing.

Here is how to think about it sensibly:

• Ask for it in writing. If the shuttle matters to your decision, ask whether it is mentioned in the SPA or in any written undertaking, and how it will be run and funded after handover.
• Plan without it. Base your commuting plan on driving, bus or e-hailing, and treat a shuttle as a bonus if it starts.
• Expect management-body involvement. In many Malaysian serviced apartments, resident shuttles are run or continued by the management body, which means the cost is shared through service charges.

If a shuttle does start, a short run of under 3 km to the RTS area could make the daily trip simpler for residents who do not drive. Our Asteriaz vs Celestz comparison covers how the two towers share the same location and proposed shuttle.

Getting to Bukit Chagar RTS station from The Asteriaz

The realistic options are a short drive and drop-off, e-hailing, or a feeder bus, because the station is about 2.9 km away in a straight line. Once you are at Bukit Chagar, the RTS Link takes about 5 minutes to reach Woodlands North in Singapore.

Key RTS Link facts

Drop-off, e-hailing and parking

Pick-up and drop-off points and taxi stands are planned near the station exits, though exact locations are still to be confirmed. For drivers, MRT Corp has announced plans for a multi-storey Park ’N Ride at Bukit Chagar with about 1,500 parking lots, and has agreed to buy 781 commuter bays at Coronation Square, about 400 m from the station, according to EdgeProp. Details and timing of these facilities should be checked closer to opening.

Feeder buses

Government plans reported by Malay Mail include 157 stage buses serving routes to JB Sentral and Bukit Chagar, expected to start in early 2027, as part of a wider feeder network. With bus stops about 80 m from The Asteriaz, a bus connection to the RTS area is a realistic option for residents who prefer not to drive. For the full timeline, read our RTS Link opening date guide.

Public transport and e-hailing options from The Asteriaz

Residents have three practical non-driving options: city buses from stops beside the site, e-hailing, and long-distance buses from Larkin Sentral. Portal listings place the nearest bus stop about 80 m from The Asteriaz, with several more within about 350 m.

1. City bus: stops near Jalan Kebun Teh connect to central JB; the planned feeder bus expansion should add more services to JB Sentral and Bukit Chagar from early 2027.
2. E-hailing: the short 3 km distance keeps trips to the CIQ or RTS quick and affordable within JB.
3. Larkin Sentral: about 1.8 km away, JB’s main bus terminal for intercity coaches and some cross-border services.
4. KTM intercity rail: from JB Sentral, about 2.8 km away in a straight line, for trains up the peninsula.

A realistic weekday commute from The Asteriaz to Singapore

For a Singapore-based worker living at The Asteriaz, the RTS era is likely to look like this: a short drive, ride or bus to Bukit Chagar, a few minutes for co-located clearance, then a 5-minute train to Woodlands North and onward on Singapore’s MRT network via the Thomson–East Coast Line interchange at Woodlands North.

• Leave home: drive, e-hail or take a bus for the roughly 3 km run to the Bukit Chagar or CIQ area.
• At the station: clear immigration once at Bukit Chagar thanks to co-located facilities.
• On the train: about 5 minutes to Woodlands North, with trains every 3.6 minutes at peak.
• In Singapore: connect to the MRT at Woodlands North.

Compared with an address right beside the station, the trade-off is the first 3 km. In return, buyers get a newer, facility-rich home in an established neighbourhood with schools and malls nearby, at a lower entry level than the city centre. If walking to the station is essential for you, compare EXSIM’s city-centre project in our Causewayz Square buyer’s guide or our shortlist of condos near the JB RTS station.

Tips for Asteriaz buyers who commute to Singapore

A few simple steps make the commute easier to plan before you buy.

• Test the drive at your hour. Drive from Kebun Teh to the CIQ at the exact time you would commute, on a weekday, before committing.
• Check parking allocation. Type A units are listed with one bay and the 915 sq ft units with two; confirm in the SPA, especially if two people in the household drive.
• Follow RTS fare news. The fare is due to be announced; it will shape whether you take the train or drive across.
• Get the shuttle status in writing. Treat the shuttle as proposed until there are confirmed details.
• Think about tenants too. Even if you live there yourself, a short-drive border location widens the pool of future tenants and buyers who work in Singapore.

Want floor plans, availability or the latest SPA price list for The Asteriaz? WhatsApp us, or see our The Asteriaz project page and guide to JB condos near the RTS Link.

The Asteriaz vs a walk-to-border address: the commute compared

The difference between The Asteriaz and a city-centre address like Causewayz Square is the first leg of the trip, not the border crossing itself. Once you reach Bukit Chagar or the CIQ, every resident in JB uses the same RTS Link, the same customs and the same Causeway.

Which suits you depends on how you will use the home. If you or your tenants will cross every weekday without a car, a walkable address saves the first leg. If the household drives, has children in local schools or values a quieter residential street, The Asteriaz gives you a short border run plus daily amenities nearby. Many buyers also find that the lower entry level of Kebun Teh leaves more room in the budget for furnishing or a larger layout. Our EXSIM JB project comparison sets the three projects side by side.

Planning around peak hours

Border traffic in JB follows clear daily and weekly patterns, with mornings towards Singapore and evenings back into JB the busiest, along with the eve and end of long weekends and school holidays. From The Asteriaz, the short distance to the CIQ makes it easy to time your departure: you can check traffic before leaving and still reach the checkpoint quickly. Once the RTS Link opens, residents who switch from driving across the Causeway to the train only need to drive or ride the short city leg, which takes the most unpredictable part of the trip out of the daily routine.

Sources

• The Asteriaz project microsite (drive times)
• The Asteriaz @ Kebun Teh project fact sheet (distances)
• MyRumahBaru: The Asteriaz @ Kebun Teh (bus stops, transport)
• LTA: RTS Link service targeted for February 2027
• Wikipedia: Johor Bahru Eastern Dispersal Link Expressway
• Malay Mail: EDL interchange upgrade and road diversions
• EdgeProp: MRT Corp and Coronade sign RTS Link commuter parking deal
• Malay Mail: Feeder bus and congestion plans ahead of the RTS Link

This guide is general information, not financial advice.