Bus Travel
Buses connect various corners of Singapore, but are slower and harder to use than the MRT. The advantage though of this is you get to see the sights rather than a dark underground tunnel at a low price. You can pay cash (coins) in buses, but the fare stage system is quite complex (it’s easiest to ask the driver for the price to your destination), you are charged marginally more and there is no provision for getting change. Payment with ez-link or Nets Flashpay card is thus the easiest method: tap your card against the reader at the front entrance of the bus when boarding, and a maximum fare is deducted from the card. When you alight, tap your card again at the exit, and the difference is refunded. Make sure you tap out, or you’ll end up paying the maximum fare! Inspectors occasionally prowl buses to check that everybody has paid or tapped, so those who are on tourist day passes should tap before sitting down. Dishonest bus commuters risk getting fine $20 for not paying or underpaying fares (by premature tapping-out) and $50 for improper use of concession cards. Another advantage of ez-link or Nets Flashpay cards is that you will be able to enjoy distance-based fares and avoid the boarding fee.
After midnight on Fridays, Saturdays and before public holidays only, the NightRider services are a fairly convenient way of getting around, with seven lines running every 20min. All services drive past the major nightlife districts of Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, Mohamed Sultan and Orchard before splintering off. There’s a flat fare of $4.00, the EZ-link card is accepted but the Singapore Tourist Pass is not valid on this line.
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Our bus interchanges are located in the northern and north-western parts of Singapore. From here, our services fan out across the island, connecting people to places.
| Interchanges | Addresses | Description | Services |
| Bukit Batok | 631 Bukit Batok Central Singapore 650631 |
Beside Bukit Batok MRT Station and in the immediate vicinity of West Mall Shopping Centre | 61, 77, 106, 173, 177, 189, 852, 941, 945, 947 |
| Choa Chu Kang | Blk 301 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 Singapore 680000 |
Beside Choa Chu Kang MRT station and near to Lot 1 Shopping Centre | 67, 172, 188/188E/188R, 190, 300, 302, 307, 925, 927, 985 |
| Sembawang | 11a Sembawang Vista Bus Interchange Singapore 757527 |
Beside Sembawang MRT station and Sun Plaza Shopping Centre | 167, 859, 882, 980, 981 |
| Woodlands | Woodlands Ave 5 Woodlands Bus Interchange On Lot 2004 2157 Mk 13 Singapore 730000 |
Situated underneath Woodlands MRT station and Causeway Point | 169, 178, 187, 856, 858, 900/900A, 901, 902, 903, 904, 911, 912, 913, 925/925C 926, 950, 960, 961/961C, 962, 963/963E/963R, 964, 965, 966, 969 |
| Yishun | 922 Yishun Ave 2 Singapore 769095 |
Opposite Yishun MRT station and beside Northpoint Shopping Centre | 171, 800, 803, 804, 806, 811, 812, 851, 852, 853/853C, 854/854E, 855, 856, 857, 859, 860 |
Fares are calculated on a journey basis. There are no boarding or transfer charges.
If you would like to pay by cash, you may check for the correct fare on the fare chart at the information poster at the bus stop before boarding the bus. Do place the exact fare into the farebox as no change will be given.
Upon paying for your fare by cash, a bus ticket will be dispensed from the ticket dispenser for you. Please do hold on to your ticket till the end of your bus ride as you would require it as proof of fare payment if a ticket inspector were to board the bus.
Alternatively, if you would like a cheaper, convenient and cashless way to pay for your bus fares, do consider getting a stored value card. If you would like to find out more, click here.
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Additional bus services
Service BPS1
Service BPS1 is a uni-directional LRT supplementary bus service that offers commuters an additional travel option from Bukit Panjang to Choa Chu Kang Interchange during morning peak hours on weekdays.
The scheduled trips on weekdays (excluding public holidays) run between 6.30am and 8.30am from Segar Road to Choa Chu Kang Interchange. The frequency is 20 minutes.
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Premium services offer comfortable, direct travel to selected destinations. Commuters can board these services from scheduled pickup points at designated residential areas to the city, and vice versa.
| Service Number | Origin/Terminal | Destination/Terminal | Fare | Route Details |
| 529 | Yio Chu Kang | Lentor Loop (loop) | $2.70 | Click here |
| 530 | River Valley | Shenton Way | $4.50 | Click here |
| 531 | Simei | Shenton Way | $5.50 | Click here |
| 541 | Bayshore Park | Shenton Way | $5.50 (AM Peak)$5.00 (PM Peak)*The intra-CBD fare of $2 is applicable within CBD area | Click here |
| 546 | Geylang Bahru | Shenton Way | $4.50 | Click here |
| 547 | Meyer Road | Shenton Way | $5.50 (AM Peak)$5.00 (PM Peak)*The intra-CBD fare of $2 is applicable within CBD area | Click here |
| 587 | Woodlands Ring Road | Shenton Way | $5.50 | Click here |
| 588 | Sin Ming Avenue | Shenton Way | $4.50 | Click here |
| 589 | Sunset Way | Fullerton Road | $4.50 | Click here |
| 590 | Choa Chu Kang Crescent | Shenton Way | $5.50 | Click here |
| 598 | Petir Road | Orchard Road/Shenton Way | $5.50 | Click here |
| 599 | Hougang Street 51 | Shenton Way | $5.50 | Click here |
SMRT offers direct bus services to and from Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands.
Resorts World™ Sentosa
| Service Number | Origin/Terminal | Destination/Terminal | Fare | Route Details |
| RWS8 | Resorts World Sentosa | Telok Blangah Road (loop) | $2.00 (inclusive of Sentosa Island admission charge) | Click here |
| 188R | Choa Chu Kang Interchange | Resorts World Sentosa | Click here | Click here |
| 963R | Woodlands Regional Interchange | Resorts World Sentosa | Click here | Click here |
| NR1 | Resorts World Sentosa | Yishun Ring Road (loop) | $4.50 (Sentosa Island admission charge not included) | Click here |
| NR6 | Resorts World Sentosa | Anchorvale Drive (loop) | $4.50 (Sentosa Island admission charge not included) | Click here |
Marina Bay Sands®
| Service Number | Origin/Terminal | Destination/Terminal | Fare | Route Details |
| 106 | Bukit Batok Interchange | Shenton Way Terminal | Click here | Click here |
| NR1 | Resorts World Sentosa | Yishun Ring Road (loop) | $4.50 (Sentosa Island admission charge not included) | Click here |
| NR6 | Resorts World Sentosa | Anchovale Drive (loop) | $4.50 (Sentosa Island admission charge not included) | Click here |
Cross Border Service (CBS) 950
Service 950 is a convenient and hassle-free cross border service to Johor Bahru, Malaysia. It plies between Woodlands Regional Interchange and Kotaraya II Terminal. To catch this service, take the MRT to Woodlands or Marsiling station. At Woodlands Station, make your way to Woodlands Regional Interchange which is co-located with the station. If you alight at Marsiling Station, you can hop onboard Service 950 from the bus stop opposite Marsiling Station.
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SMRT NightRider offers you a safe and affordable way to get home when you are out late at night. We operate seven NightRider (NR) services that run on Fridays, Saturdays and the eves of Public Holidays from 11.30pm to 4.35am.
The fare for NightRider services is $4.50 per trip regardless of payment by cash or ez-link card. NightRider commuters who pay by ez-link card will enjoy a free transfer to another NightRider service within the stipulated time. This is not applicable if you are transferring from a bus to a NightRider service. Concessionary travel is not applicable.
Check out popular night hotspots with our handy NightRider services guide.
For information on the first and last bus times and routes of our NightRider services, please make a selection:
| Service Number | Origin/Terminal | Destination/Terminal | Fare | Route Details |
| NR1 | Resorts World Sentosa | Yishun Ring Road | $4.50 | Click here |
| NR2 | Marina Centre Terminal | Sembawang Drive | $4.50 | Click here |
| NR3 | Boat Quay | Choa Chu Kang Interchange | $4.50 | Click here |
| NR5 | Marina Centre Terminal | Jurong West Street 64 | $4.50 | Click here |
| NR6 | Resorts World Sentosa | Compassvale Drive | $4.50 | Click here |
| NR7 | Marina Centre Terminal | Loyang Avenue | $4.50 | Click here |
| NR8 | Marina Centre Terminal | Bukit Batok West Ave 5 | $4.50 | Click here |
Find out how you can explore Singapore with SMRT Buses by using the Bukit Batok, Woodlands or Yishun & Sembawanghandy guide. The handy guide covers places of attractions, nature, sports/adventure/activities, cultural history and places of worship.
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