Commuting in JB

Tips and information for getting around Johor Bahru.

Getting around Johor Bahru doesn’t have to be expensive if you know the system. Here are your options:

1

Bus P211 - Bas Muafakat Johor

All buses with "P" are free for students (show your matric card)

Route schedules

Full P211 Route

The P211 Route: Your lifeline. It connects Taman U Terminal — UTM Linkaran Ilmu — Larkin Sentral Terminal

• Hourly buses that run from 6AM - 11PM

• P211 bus goes through Linkaran Ilmu circle inside UTM

• Hotspots: AEON Mall Taman Universiti, NSK Trade Center (Cheap wholesale shopping) and Paradigm Mall (cinema/shopping)

Download the LUGO app to track buses in real time.

Pro tip: Refresh the map a few times. The tracker can be glitchy.

2

Grab (like Uber)

The rates in-campus range from 5-10RM but may be more expensive during peak hours.

Alternative: join the UTM Drive/PREBET Telegram group. It’s a cheaper, student-run rideshare service. Check Useful WA/TG Groups for group links.

3

Kumpool / Kummute

• Affordable, on-demand, shared, van and bus transportation services.

• May have long waiting times due to passenger queue and it being shared.

• Cashless only