Singapore Expo MRT Exit to Johor Bahru Checkpoint is a frequently travelled route by locals in Singapore and Malaysia. Operated by TS1 bus by Transtar Cross Border, this direct cross-border coach service connects Expo MRT Station to Johor Bahru Checkpoint, with a stop at Singapore Changi Airport along the way. Transtar Travel cross-border buses from Expo MRT Station to Johor Checkpoint start from 08:30 and the last bus departs at 21:30. With multiple departures throughout the day, its a hassle-free bus travel from Singapore straight into the Johor Checkpoint - your gateway to Malaysia.
TS1 Expo MRT Station Exit B (96301) to Johor Bahru Checkpoint Route
The TS1 bus route runs from Singapore Changi Airport through Expo MRT Station and across the border into Johor Bahru, terminating at JB CIQ (with onward connection to Larkin Terminal if requested). It takes around 1 hours to cover the bus route from Expo MRT Exit Station to Johor Bahru Checkpoint.
Getting to the Singapore Expo Exit Boarding point
Singapore Expo is served by both the East-West (Green) Line and the Downtown (Blue) Line. Alight at Expo MRT Station (CG1/DT35) — the station closest to Foyer Two and Hall 6.
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96031 – Opp Expo Halls 4/5/6: served by bus services 12, 24, 38
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96301 – Expo Stn Exit B: served by bus services 20 and 118 (this is the TS1 boarding point)
Important: If you plan to continue to Larkin Terminal after JB CIQ, inform the bus captain before alighting so you aren't dropped off early.
Expo MRT to JB - TS1 Bus Timetable
There are around 115 daily services for Expo to JB starting from 08:30. The TS1 bus schedule and route are subject to change without notice due to traffic conditions, especially clearance timings at the respective Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) checkpoints. We recommend confirming your preferred departure time at least 24 hours in advance.
If you're boarding from Changi Airport instead of Expo, the TS1 pick-up points are:
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Terminal 1: Arrival Hall, Coach Bay Lot B / C
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Terminal 4: Arrival Hall, Coach Bay 7 / 8
How Much Does the Expo MRT Exit 96031 to JB Bus Cost?
The TS1 bus or the Transtar Cross Border bus ticket price for the Expo MRT Exit 96031 to JB route typically starts from SGD 9 depending on the fare type and where you book. For comparison, budget travellers taking the MRT plus a connecting bus (rather than the direct TS1 coach) can expect to pay more. The average journey duration also extends when you do a break journey over the direct bus to Johor Checkpoint from the Singapore Expo MRT Exit.
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