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Most travellers going from Johor Bahru to Senai are heading for Senai International Airport, about 20 km from the city.[1] You can take the airport shuttle bus from JB Sentral or book a private transfer.
Johor Bahru to Senai by airport shuttle bus
Causeway Link's Airport Shuttle Bus AA1 runs non-stop between JB Sentral and Senai Airport, and a one-way fare is RM8.00.[2] From JB Sentral, buses leave every hour from 09:00 to 19:00, with a last departure at 20:30, and the ride takes 50 minutes.[2] JB Sentral is a 15-minute walk from the CIQ First Link.[2]
Johor Bahru to Senai by private transfer
Booking platforms list private transfers for 3, 4 or 7 passengers. They cost about $49 to $71 per vehicle depending on size (October 2026), and the drive takes from about 20 minutes, longer in traffic.[3] A transfer is worth considering for early flights, families and groups with luggage. Send the driver a precise pickup point such as a hotel lobby, because Johor Bahru has many malls and towers with several entrances.
| Mode | Route | Price | Travel time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport shuttle bus AA1 | JB Sentral to Senai Airport | RM8.00 | 50 minutes[2] |
| Private transfer | Door to door, 3, 4 or 7 seats | About $49 to $71 per vehicle (October 2026) | From about 20 minutes[3] |
Tips
- The ride time does not include check-in, so plan around your airline's check-in deadline rather than the drive alone.
- If you are going to the town or an office in Senai rather than the airport, share the full address and a local phone number.
- Rain and rush hour can slow the roads around Johor Bahru, so leave a buffer.
Timetable
| Taxi Johor Bahru - Senai $ 48.17–70.37 21m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The airport shuttle bus takes 50 minutes from JB Sentral. A private transfer takes from about 20 minutes, longer in traffic.
Causeway Link's Airport Shuttle Bus AA1 costs RM8.00 one way.
Buses leave every hour from 09:00 to 19:00, with a last departure at 20:30.
On booking platforms private transfers cost about $49 to $71 per vehicle in October 2026, depending on vehicle size.
No. The ride time covers the drive only, so add time for check-in, security and baggage.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] AirAsia: Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [2] Causeway Link: Airport Shuttle Bus. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
- [3] 12Go: Johor Bahru - Senai timetable. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.