Singapore~Transportation

Many modes of transportation are used to get around in Singapore. Singapore’s public transport system is well-developed. The network of MRT (subway) trains, buses and taxis serves to shuttle its population of over 4 million across the city state every day, at relatively inexpensive fares.

MRT (Mass Rapid Transit)

Getting around Singapore is a breeze with the MRT. SMRT operates two main rail lines; the North-South Line which runs from Marina Bay to Jurong East via Woodlands, and the East-West Line which runs from Pasir Ris to Joo Koon.

If you wish to connect to the North-East Line, which is run by SBS Transit, simply change trains at Dhoby Ghaut or Outram Park. For travelers bound for Singapore Changi Airport,

hop on board the Singapore Changi Airport Express which calls at Tanah Merah Station.

LRT (Light Rapid Transit)

Residents in Bukit Panjang or Choa Chu Kang use the Bukit Panjang LRT to connect to the main MRT line or travel to other parts of the neighbourhood.

All stations on the Sengkang LRT and Punggol LRT lines are within walking distance of most apartment blocks in the Sengkang and Punggol New Town areas. Both lines also provide a seamless transfer to the North-East Line. 

For MRT and LRT train routes, fares, and schedules, visit Transitlink Electronic Guide.

Buses and Taxi

SBS Transit runs 257 bus services with a fleet of more than 2,800 buses, 96% of which are air-conditioned. Daily ridership stands at an average of 2.14 million rides ( December 2008).

However, if you prefer to take the taxi, just flag one down by the road (or at any taxi-stand if you are in the Central Business District), call 6-3425-222, or tap out the alphabetical prompter 6-DIAL-CAB.

Singapore Airline (SIA)

Singapore Airline Limited (SIA)is the flag career of Singapore. Singapore Airlines operates a hub at Changi Airport and has a strong presence in the Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and "Kangaroo Route" markets. The company also operates trans-Pacific flights, including the world's two longest non-stop commercial flights from Singapore to Newark and Los Angeles on the Airbus A340-500.Singapore Airlines was the launch customer of Airbus A380 Superjumbo. SIA has diversified airline-related businesses, such as aircraft handling and engineering. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, SilkAir, manages regional flights to secondary cities with smaller capacity requirements. Subsidiary Singapore Airlines Cargo operates SIA's dedicated freighter fleet, and manages the cargo-hold capacity in SIA's passenger aircraft.