Wondering how to go to JB from Woodlands?
Most travellers choose to head to Kranji or Woodlands MRT then hop on a bus to Woodlands Checkpoint – but there are other options!
Read on to find out other popular bus routes to JB from Woodlands!
Plus, we’ll also share some handy tips and alternative routes in case of congestion on the causeway or checkpoint!
1. Taking SMRT 950 Bus From Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange To Johor Bahru (JB)
2. Taking Bus SBS 160, 170, 170X & CW1 From Opp Kranji Station Bus Stop To Johor Bahru
3. Taking A Bus From Woodlands Bus Interchange To Woodlands Train Checkpoint & Taking The Train To Johor Bahru (JB)
Overview
One of the most popular ways to get to Woodlands is by heading to Kranji MRT Station and taking bus CW1 or 170X, which run every 2-3 minutes.
Another often chosen way is to head to Woodlands MRT station, then hop on the SMRT 950 bus to the Woodlands Bus Interchange.
Here are more options to consider:
1. Taking SMRT 950 Bus From Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange To Johor Bahru (JB)
To take this bus, start by catching any MRT heading to Woodlands MRT Station.
Read also: How To Go JB From Woodlands

Once you arrive, take a quick 2-minute stroll (see google image below)l to Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange (47009) then hop on the SMRT 950 bus directly to the JB.
Yes, it’s that easy!
Bus 950 Route & Schedule: View route and schedule here
2. Taking Bus SBS 160, 170, 170X & CW1 From Opp Kranji Station Bus Stop To Johor Bahru
If you prefer these bus options, then simply take an MRT from anywhere in Singapore to Kranji MRT Station.
Then, exit via Exit C and take a leisurely 3 minute walk to Opp Kranji Station (45131).

From there, you can hop on one of the following buses to JB:
- SBS 160 (Berth 1)

Bus 160 Route & Schedule: View route and schedule here
- SBS 170 (Berth 1)

Bus 170 Route & Schedule: View route and schedule here
- SBS 170X (Berth 2)

Bus 170X Route & Schedule: View route and schedule here
- Causeway Link CW1 (Berth 3)

Bus CW1 Route & Schedule: View route and schedule here
3. Taking A Bus From Woodlands Bus Interchange To Woodlands Train Checkpoint & Taking The Train To Johor Bahru (JB)
As promised, here’s a handy tip for you – if you find the causeway congested, you can also take one of the following buses from Woodlands Bus Interchange (469009) to Woodlands Train Checkpoint (46069)
Read also: What Bus To Take To JB From Singapore
- Bus 856 (Berth B11)

Bus 856 Route & Schedule: View route and schedule here
- Bus 903 (Berth B4)

Bus 903 Route & Schedule: View route and schedule here
- Bus 911 and 911T (Berth B12)

Bus 911 Route & Schedule: View route and schedule here

Bus 911T Route & Schedule: View route and schedule here
- Bus 912 and 912B (Berth B12)

Bus 912 Route & Schedule: View route and schedule here

Bus 912B Route & Schedule: View route and schedule here
From there, take a quick 7 minute stroll along the footbridge (approximately 500 meters) to Woodlands Checkpoint.
Once you’ve passed through immigration, simply take a train or any bus headed into JB!
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