Johor Bahru to Singapore Private Car & Taxi

Crossing from Johor Bahru into Singapore should not mean dragging suitcases through two immigration halls and squeezing onto a packed bus at rush hour. A Luxway SGMY driver collects you from your JB condo, hotel or shopping mall, keeps you seated in the car at both checkpoints, and drops you at the exact Singapore address you give us — a home in Tampines, an office in the CBD, a hotel on Orchard Road or a terminal at Changi Airport.

The fare is fixed per car, not per head, and already covers tolls, checkpoint fees, fuel and parking. Book on WhatsApp with no deposit and pay your driver in cash when you arrive. We run round the clock, so a 5 am flight out of Changi or a late-night return after a JB dinner is no problem.

Johor Bahru skyline at dusk with the Causeway leading towards Singapore — Photo: Johor Bahru skyline and the Causeway by Lionel Lim, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)

Johor–Singapore Causeway crossing the Straits of Johor — Photo: Johor–Singapore Causeway by ZKang123, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)

Malaysia–Singapore Second Link bridge over the Straits of Johor — Photo: Malaysia–Singapore Second Link by Mailer diablo, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)

Distance

About 25 – 60 km, door to door

Travel time

About 45 min – 1 hr 30 min off-peak

Crossings

Woodlands Causeway or Tuas Second Link

Best for

Going home, Changi flights, families

Prices last updated: 1 October 2026

Vehicle	One way	Return
Toyota Innova	SGD 100	SGD 200
Toyota Alphard / Vellfire	SGD 140	SGD 260
Hyundai Staria	SGD 160	SGD 300
Toyota Hiace	SGD 200	SGD 400
Van 18-Seater	SGD 200	SGD 400
Random 5 Seater Car	SGD 90	SGD 180

Need the driver to wait? Waiting hour: SGD 40 per hour.

Pick-up Anywhere in Johor Bahru

Give us a pin or an address and the driver comes to you. These are the areas we collect from most often, but any address in greater JB works the same way.

City centre & JB City Square

Hotels around Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Bukit Chagar and the mall linked to the checkpoint. The driver can wait at a hotel porch or an agreed mall entrance.

KSL City & Taman Abad

Popular with weekend shoppers and spa-goers. Tell us which hotel or mall door you will be at and we will be parked there.

Mid Valley Southkey

A big mall with its own hotel blocks. We collect from the main drop-off point, so you can shop right up to departure time.

Mount Austin & Tebrau

Condos, cafés and the big-box stores on Jalan Tebrau. Plenty of boot space for shopping bags from a day out.

Bukit Indah & Iskandar Puteri

Homes in the west of JB, Puteri Harbour and the Legoland Malaysia hotels. From here the Second Link is usually the quicker way across.

Homes & condos across JB

Skudai, Permas Jaya, Johor Jaya, Taman Molek and beyond. We pick up at the lobby or guardhouse — just let us know the block.

Causeway or Second Link?

Two road crossings link Johor with Singapore. The Causeway runs from the checkpoint in central JB to Woodlands, and it is the natural choice for pick-ups in the city, Tebrau, Permas or Mount Austin heading to the north, east or centre of Singapore. The Tuas Second Link starts at Gelang Patah in western Johor and lands near Tuas, which suits trips from Iskandar Puteri, Bukit Indah or Legoland to the west of Singapore, Jurong or Sentosa.

Your driver checks the live queues before setting off and picks whichever crossing is faster on the day. When the Causeway is jammed, the Second Link can save a lot of time even if the distance is a little longer — that judgement call is part of what you are paying a local cross-border driver for.

Entering Singapore: What to Have Ready

You never leave the car, but the officers do check each passenger at the window. A little preparation keeps things smooth:

Passports for everyone, with at least six months’ validity left
Visitors: submit the SG Arrival Card online (free) within three days before you arrive
Singapore citizens, PRs and long-term pass holders do not need the arrival card
Declare any tobacco — Singapore gives no duty-free allowance on cigarettes
Keep passports in hand, not in the boot, before we reach each checkpoint

Rules change from time to time, so check the official ICA website if you are unsure about your own situation.

When to Travel: Peak Hours at the Border

Traffic into Singapore is heaviest on weekday mornings, roughly from before dawn until about 9 am, when thousands of Johor residents commute to work. If you can, leave JB mid-morning, early afternoon or after the evening rush has cleared. The evening peak mostly flows the other way, out of Singapore, so a JB-to-Singapore ride after work hours is often smooth.

Sunday evenings, the last day of school holidays and the end of long weekends are the exceptions: everyone heads home at once. On those days, add generous buffer time — especially if you are catching a flight at Changi — or consider setting off earlier in the afternoon.

Return Trips and Choosing a Vehicle

Many customers book a return in one go: we drive you into JB for a weekend of food and shopping, then collect you from your hotel on the day you go home. You can also book only the JB-to-Singapore leg — handy if you drove up with friends, came by bus, or are a JB resident heading south for a flight.

Up to four passengers with light bags can save with the standard car. Families and anyone with big suitcases are better off in the Toyota Innova, Alphard, Vellfire or Staria, and groups of seven or more fit in the Hiace or 18-seater van. Child seats are available on request for a small top-up.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to get from JB to Singapore by private car?

Off-peak, most trips take about 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes door to door, depending on where you start and end. Weekday mornings and Sunday evenings can add an hour or more at the checkpoints.

How much is a private car from Johor Bahru to Singapore?

From SGD 100 one way in a Toyota Innova, for the whole car. Tolls, checkpoint fees, fuel and parking are included — the full table by vehicle is above.

Can you take us straight to Changi Airport?

Yes. Changi drop-offs are charged the same as any Singapore address. Share your flight time and we will suggest a pick-up time with a safe buffer for the border.

Do we need to get out at Woodlands or Tuas?

No. Everyone stays in the vehicle at both the Malaysian and Singapore checkpoints. Just hand your passports to the officer through the window when asked.

Do foreign visitors need the SG Arrival Card when coming by car?

Yes — visitors entering Singapore by land also need to submit it online within three days before arrival. Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders are exempt.

What is the best time to cross from JB to Singapore?

Mid-morning, early afternoon and late evening on weekdays are usually the smoothest. Avoid the early weekday commute and Sunday nights after long weekends if your schedule allows.

Can we stop for a meal or shopping before crossing?

A quick stop on the way is fine — mention it when you book. For several stops or a longer outing in JB, our Day Trip Service keeps the car with you by the hour.

Can I book a return trip from Singapore to JB at the same time?

Yes — return fares are shown in the table, and we can collect you anywhere in Singapore for the outbound leg. See our Singapore to Johor page for more places to visit.