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Crossing the Causeway to Johor Bahru is a weekend ritual for many Singaporeans. With the favourable exchange rate (1 SGD ≈ 3.2 MYR), a day in JB means cheaper meals, affordable massages, and stocking up on groceries and toiletries — all within an hour of home. I frequently made the trip via the Transtar TS1 cross-border bus. Here's what to expect, how to get there, and how to plan your own JB day trip. 📋 Quick Facts Best time to cross Weekday mornings, 9–11am Avoid Friday evenings, Sunday evenings, public holidays Currency Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) Passport validity Minimum 6 months Travel time 30–90 minutes one-way (depends on queues) RTS Link opens End of 2026 (4 km, 5-minute ride, 10,000 passengers/hour) 🚌 How to Get to JB: Transport Options The options to cross into JB are wide. Here's a comparison to help you choose: Option From Cost (one-way) Pros Cons Tran...

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