How to Go to Sentosa in Singapore

Sentosa Island, although detached from mainland Singapore, is very easy to reach, thanks to the city-state’s accessible and efficient transportation system. Actually, there are a number of inexpensive ways to get to the island that do not involve a taxi nor a private car. Here’s a guide on how to reach The State of Fun from Singapore and Johor Bahru in Malaysia. Read more…

FROM WITHIN SINGAPORE

From the Airport

Make your way to Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 or 3 for the Changi Airport MRT Station (CG2); if you are arriving from Terminal 1, take the Skytrain to the said terminals. From the airport, the most convenient way to get to Sentosa is to take the train to HarbourFront MRT Station (NE1/CC29) first. From HarbourFront MRT Station, use the guide below for transportation options.

By Bus

The following buses make a stop at Telok Blanga Road, near HarbourFront MRT Station and VivoCity: 65, 80, 93, 188, 855, 10, 30, 97, 100, 131, 143, 145, and 166. From HarbourFront MRT Station or the bus station, use the guide below for transportation options.

By MRT (Train)

For those unfamiliar with Singapore’s bus system, the most convenient way to get to Sentosa is to take the train to HarbourFront MRT Station (NE1/CC29) first. From HarbourFront MRT Station, use the guide below for transportation options.

From HarbourFront MRT and Bus Station

From HarbourFront MRT and Bus Station at Telok Blangah Road near VivoCity, there are two transportation options: Sentosa Express, a monorail line that starts at VivoCity and goes directly into the island for 3.50 SGD (~120 PHP) per person; and the Resorts World Sentosa Bus (RWS 8) that stops frequently at the bus station and costs 2.00 SGD (~70 PHP) per person. For those who wish to do some sightseeing may walk across Sentosa Boardwalk’s moving walkways where only a 1 SGD (~35 PHP) island entrance fee is levied per person.

FROM JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA

From Johor Bahru, the most common way to get to Singapore is to take a bus to either Kranji (NS7) or Woodlands (NS9/TE2) MRT Station. From those stations, the most convenient way to get to Sentosa is to take the train to HarbourFront MRT Station (NE1/CC29) first. From HarbourFront MRT Station, use the guide above for transportation options.

Sentosa, one of Singapore’s top attractions, is only 15 minutes away from the city, easily accessible by train and bus. Know more about The State of Fun here, and find out how to get to the island through this post.

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