Monday, March 30, 2009

Puduraya Bus Station

Estimated Bus Fares: (from Puduraya Bus Station)
Cameron Highlands - RM 16 (5 Hrs)
Ipoh - RM 12 (2.5 Hrs)
Johor Bahru - RM 20 (4 Hrs)
Kuala Terengganu - RM 30 (7 Hrs)
Lumut - RM 17 (4.5 Hrs)
Melaka - RM 10 (2.5 Hrs)
Penang RM 25 (5 Hrs)
Singapore RM 25 (5.5 Hrs)

Taxi
If you want to take a taxi out of Kuala Lumpur to long distance destination (often not faster than taking a bus) Puduraya bus station is the right place to get one. Taxis depart from upstairs at Puduraya bus station. Fares are negotiable, depending on the distance.

But the taxi won’t leave the terminal until it has four passengers. Malaysians use this service mostly only at peak travel periods, so you could be waiting for some time for a cab to fill up. Otherwise you’ll have to charter a whole taxi.

Estimated Taxi Fares: (from Puduraya Bus Station)
Bukit Fraser - RM 120
Cameron Highlands - RM 140
Genting Highlands - RM 60
Ipoh - RM 160
Johor Bahru - RM 240
Lumut - RM 200
Melaka - RM 140
Penang - RM 240

Remarks:
1. Taxis picking up customers from Puduraya bus station often charge an exorbitant sum - sometimes refusing to run the taxi meter but instead negotiate on rates (Try walking down the street to hail for a taxi instead). The taxi rate hits sky high after midnight.

2. There have been many cases of street crime, targeting foreigners in particular. Be careful especially when waiting for night coaches. So stay alert!

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