Johor Bahru’s main city bus network is BAS.MY Johor Bahru (formerly myBAS), run by Causeway Link on 21 J-numbered routes centred on JB Sentral. Malaysians can ride unlimited for RM30 a month, and students, seniors, OKU and children under seven ride free with a concession card. The state’s Bas Muafakat Johor routes are free for Malaysians, and cross-border buses such as Causeway Link CW2 (RM2.60 from JB CIQ to Woodlands) link JB with Singapore. Use the LUGO app for live bus tracking.
You have just moved to JB, or you are visiting without a car, and you want to know one thing: can you actually get around Johor Bahru by public bus? A few years ago the honest answer was “with patience”. Today, after the BAS.MY rebrand, a RM30 monthly pass and a five-year expansion announced in October 2026, buses are a real option, especially around the city centre. This Johor Bahru public bus guide explains the networks, fares, free schemes, cross-border routes and the apps that show you where your bus is.
Which buses run in Johor Bahru?
There are three groups to know: the federal BAS.MY Johor Bahru city network, the state-funded Bas Muafakat Johor free buses, and private cross-border buses to Singapore.
| Network | Who runs it | Fare | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS.MY Johor Bahru | Handal Indah (Causeway Link), under the federal SBST programme | Single fares, or RM30 30-day pass for Malaysians; free for concession card holders | Daily trips around JB, Iskandar Puteri, Pasir Gudang, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Pontian |
| Bas Muafakat Johor (BMJ) | Johor Public Transport Corporation (PAJ), state-funded | Free for Malaysian citizens (show IC, Kad Muafakat Johor or MyJohor Transport QR) | Selected local routes across Johor |
| Cross-border buses | Causeway Link, SBS Transit, SMRT and others | From RM2.60 (CW2, JB CIQ to Woodlands) | Travel between JB and Singapore |
BAS.MY Johor Bahru: routes, fares and the RM30 pass
BAS.MY Johor Bahru is the core city network. Formerly called myBAS Johor Bahru (introduced in March 2022), it was rebranded on 1 October 2025, with routes rising from 18 to 21, the fleet to 162 buses and daily trips from 408 to 674, according to Causeway Link.
- Main hub: JB Sentral, served by routes including J10, J11, J13, J15, J20, J21, J22, J30 to J34 and J100. Larkin Sentral is served by J13, J16, J40, J44 and J50 (Land Transport Guru, October 2026).
- RM30 pass: the BAS.MY 30-day pass gives unlimited rides for RM30, cut from RM50 on 3 November 2025. It is for Malaysians only, and The Star worked out that it costs about RM1 a day.
- Free rides: university and college students, schoolchildren, seniors aged 60 and above and OKU ride free with a BAS.MY concession card; children under seven travel free.
- Payment: cash, ManjaLink card, Visa or Mastercard, and DuitNow QR.
- Park and ride: drivers can park at malls such as Sutera Mall, Toppen Shopping Centre, AEON Mall Bandar Dato’ Onn, Mid Valley Southkey and B5 Johor Street Mall, then continue by bus, according to Causeway Link.
Single fares vary by distance, so check the fare in the LUGO app or on the bus before you ride.
What is changing in 2027?
On 8 October 2026, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that BAS.MY Johor Bahru will continue for five years from 2027, with 230 new buses, new routes and better frequencies, timed for the RTS Link.
- New areas: Terminal Tiram, Johor Jaya, Eco Tropics, Mall of Medini and UTM.
- Frequency targets: every 15–20 minutes on main routes and 20–30 minutes on feeder routes.
- RTS dispersal: 20 more organised bus bays on Jalan Jim Quee near JB Sentral, with buses integrated with the RTS station for first- and last-mile trips.
- Demand: monthly trips rose from 450,000 in December 2022 to 1.06 million in December 2025 and 1.28 million in January 2026, Bernama reported, and the expanded network is expected to carry more than 14.99 million passengers a year.
The RTS Link is targeted to start passenger service in February 2027, and its fare has not been announced. Budget 2027 also named the Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (e-ART) as the main long-term public transport solution for Johor Bahru.
Cross-border buses between JB and Singapore
Buses are still the cheapest way across the Causeway, and Causeway Link CW2 runs 24 hours. Key routes:
- Causeway Link CW2: JB CIQ to Woodlands and Queen Street; RM2.60 from JB CIQ to Woodlands and RM4.80 to Queen Street (Land Transport Guru, September 2026).
- SBS Transit 160, 170 and 170X; SMRT 950: to Jurong, Kranji, Queen Street and Woodlands. Since 15 December 2025 most SBS 160 trips end at JB Checkpoint rather than JB Sentral.
- Second Link routes (CW3, CW4, CW6, CW7) serve western Singapore and Iskandar Puteri.
- Payment: go cashless. Causeway Link buses from Newton and Queen Street stopped accepting cash on board from 20 August 2026.
For a full time and cost comparison with the RTS and driving, read RTS vs bus vs car from JB to Singapore, and for the Causeway versus Tuas question, see Second Link vs Causeway.
Apps for real-time bus information
The most useful app is LUGO, published by Hugo Mobility, which links to Causeway Link’s Manja payments and offers live map tracking, stop ETAs and drop-off reminders. Other tools help with planning.
- LUGO: live bus positions, ETAs, trip planning and cashless payment for Causeway Link buses.
- Moovit: multi-modal trip planning that includes KTM trains such as the Shuttle Selatan commuter service.
- Google Maps: handy for walking legs and a general route overview; check times against LUGO.
- MyJohor Transport: generates the QR code Malaysians can use to board Bas Muafakat Johor buses.
What this means for you: set up LUGO and a cashless payment method before your first trip, and you avoid the two most common frustrations, waiting without knowing when the bus comes and not having the right payment.
Three common questions
Can Singaporeans or foreigners buy the RM30 pass? No. The BAS.MY 30-day pass and free Bas Muafakat Johor rides are for Malaysian citizens. Foreign riders pay single fares on BAS.MY, most easily by Visa, Mastercard or a ManjaLink card.
Will I wait a long time? It depends on the route: city-centre trunk routes are more frequent than outer feeders. The new contract from 2027 targets 15–20 minutes on main routes; until then, check the bus’s live position in LUGO before you leave home.
Are there buses at night? Most city routes wind down in the evening, with last-bus times varying by route. For the Causeway, Causeway Link CW2 runs 24 hours from the CIQ bus hall; for late trips within JB, e-hailing is simplest.
Getting around JB without a car: a simple plan
Bus coverage is strongest around JB Sentral and the city centre, which is why many car-light residents choose homes there. From one neighbourhood you can take BAS.MY buses across the city, the ETS train to KL, the Shuttle Selatan commuter to Kulai, and, from its targeted February 2027 start, the RTS Link to Woodlands. Our JB Sentral station guide shows where each service leaves from, the Kulai–JB commuter train guide covers the rail option north of the city, and the JB amenities map helps you see what is within reach.
If you are looking for a home near this transport hub, Causewayz Square, EXSIM’s freehold project about 600 m from the CIQ, has a developer-proposed link bridge towards the CIQ and RTS and target completion around 2030. Want floor plans or the latest SPA price list? WhatsApp us.
Sources
- Causeway Link: myBAS Johor Bahru rebranded as BAS.MY Johor Bahru
- The Star: BAS.MY monthly bus pass lowered to RM30 (Nov 2025)
- Bernama: BAS.MY Johor Bahru continues for five years from 2027 (Oct 2026)
- Land Transport Guru: BAS.MY Johor Bahru routes and concessions (Oct 2026)
- PAJ: Bas Muafakat Johor
- LUGO: App for Seamless Travels (App Store)
- Malay Mail: Budget 2027, e-ART main transport solution for JB (Oct 2026)
This guide is general information, not financial advice. Routes, fares and payment rules change; check the operators’ official channels before you travel.