SBS Transit City Direct Bus Service 654

SBS Transit City Direct Service 654 is a Weekday Peak Hour City Direct service between Sengkang and the CBD, passing through Rivervale Drive, KPE and Shenton Way. It is the fourth City Direct route introduced under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP).

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67319 Farmway Stn Exit A SW2 Anchorvale St
67429 Cheng Lim Stn Exit A SW1 Anchorvale St
67439 Blk 291A Compassvale St
67259 Compassvale Stn Exit B SE1 Compassvale St
67231 Rivervale Pr Sch Rivervale Dr
67221 Rumbia Stn Exit B/Blk 153 SE2 Rivervale Dr
67131 Bakau Stn/Blk 122F SE3 Rivervale Dr
67141 Blk 119D Rivervale Dr
67151 Kangkar Stn Exit B SE4 Rivervale Dr
03539 Marina Bay Stn NS27TE20CE2 Central Blvd
03529 Downtown Stn Exit E DT17 Central Blvd
03129 UIC Bldg TE19 Shenton Way
03218 Opp MAS Bldg EW15 Shenton Way
03241 Mapletree Anson Anson Rd
03111 Aft Capital Twr Robinson Rd
03071 80 Robinson Rd Robinson Rd
03381 The Sail Marina Blvd
03391 Marina Bay Financial Ctr NS27TE20CE2 Marina Blvd
67159 Kangkar Stn Exit A SE4 Rivervale Dr
67139 Nth Spring Pr Sch SE3 Rivervale Dr
67229 Rumbia Stn Exit A SE2 Rivervale Dr
67239 Opp Rivervale Pr Sch Rivervale Dr
67251 Compassvale Stn Exit A SE1 Compassvale St
67431 Opp Blk 291A Compassvale St
67421 Cheng Lim Stn Exit B SW1 Anchorvale St
67311 Farmway Stn Exit B SW2 Anchorvale St
Route Overview
Route WAB_logo_20px [AM]: Anchorvale Street (Farmway Stn Exit A) → Shenton Way (Opp MAS Bldg)
[PM]: Anson Road (Mapletree Anson) → Anchorvale Street (Farmway Stn Exit B)
Passes Through Compassvale St, Rivervale Dr, Central Blvd / Marina Blvd
Route Length Towards Shenton Way: 21.1 km Towards Anchorvale St: 20.7 km
Travelling Time 57 mins
Operator Information
BCM Route Package Sengkang–Hougang Bus Package
Current Operator SBS Transit Ltd
Current Depot Hougang Bus Depot (HGDEP)
Current Fleet Single-deck & Double-deck buses
Operating Hours
Departure Times from Anchorvale St
Weekdays, except Public Holidays
07:30 – 07:55
Departure Times from Anson Rd
Weekdays, except Public Holidays
18:20 – 18:35
Operating Frequency
From Anchorvale St
5 mins
From Anson Rd
7 – 8 mins
Fare Information
Fare Charges express distance fares

 

City Direct service 654 provides residents of Sengkang with greater connectivity to the CBD. By running parallel to existing rail lines, the service provides a travel alternative for commuters who relied on the rail network and feeder buses to and from work. The route incorporates an express sector between Rivervale Drive and Marina Bay via KPE, ECP and Sheares Avenue.

This is the fourth City Direct service to be introduced under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), and one of ten proposed City Direct bus routes progressively introduced until the 2nd Quarter of 2014. This provides more options for commuters using stretches of the existing rail lines that experience persistently high ridership, while the ongoing rail enhancement measures are being implemented.

The last morning trip is operated by a Double-Decker Bus from 9 October 2023.

Travel Smart Journeys

This bus service is part of the Travel Smart Journeys – North-East Line Scheme from 20 Mar 2023, where commuters who switch to this service can earn cashback in the form of e-transport vouchers.

MRT/LRT Stations Served
Departure Timings

Weekdays (except Public Holidays)

  • Morning Peak from Anchorvale Street (Farmway Stn Exit A)
    07:30, 07:35, 07:40, 07:45, 07:50 & 07:55
  • Evening Peak from Anson Road (Mapletree Anson):
    18:20, 18:27 & 18:35

 


Gallery (SBS Transit):
Gallery (BT&Tan / Ren Quan Transport)
Poster Gallery

Operator History:
  • 20 Jan 2014 – 19 Jan 2017: Ren Quan Transport Pte Ltd
  • 20 Jan 2017 – 19 Jul 2019: BT&Tan Transport Service
  • 22 Jul 2019 – Present: SBS Transit Ltd

The Bus Service Operating License (BSOL) for this route will be renewed in 2024 under the Sengkang–Hougang Bus Package.

History:
  • 2014 (20 Jan): Introduced between Anchorvale St (Blk 336B) and Shenton Way (Opp MAS Bldg) during morning peak hours and between Anson Rd (Hub Synergy Pt) and Anchorvale St (Blk 330) during evening peak hours as a peak hour one-directional service on weekdays under the BSEP. Operated under Contract VT387C.
  • 2015 (23 Mar): Serves new staggered bus stop outside Mapletree Anson along Anson Rd, skipping the bus stop outside Hub Synergy Pt
  • 2017 (20 Jan): Operations transferred to BT&Tan Transport Service under Contract PT288
  • 2019 (22 Jul): Operations transferred to SBS Transit Ltd under the Sengkang–Hougang Bus Package
  • 2020 (08 Apr – 01 Jun): Temporarily suspended due to Singapore COVID-19 Circuit Breaker Measures.

Past Routings

Changes in Departure Times:
Effective Date Morning Peak Timings Evening Peak Timings
20 Jan 2014 07:35 & 07:50 18:20 & 18:35
14 Jul 2014 07:35, 07:45 & 07:55 18:20 & 18:35
02 Nov 2015 07:30, 07:38, 07:47 & 07:55 18:20 & 18:35
13 Jun 2016 07:30, 07:36, 07:42, 07:49 & 07:55 18:20 & 18:35
12 Jun 2018 07:30, 07:35, 07:40, 07:45, 07:50 & 07:55 18:20, 18:27 & 18:35

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34 thoughts on “SBS Transit City Direct Bus Service 654

  • 20 June 2019 at 6:52 PM
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    This is to complain about the 2nd to the last bus driver (morning) dated 20/06/2019 as he did not stop at block 119D. I did not see anyone standing when he passed by and he is waving that there is another bus, i was standing there alone. Luckily, the last bus that came is trying to squeeze everyone inside(appreciated the last driver).

    Bottomline, my time was wasted by the 2nd to the last driver as I came to the bus stop early at 7:59am, he passed by at 8:04am, the last bus came at 8:10am.
    2nd point, all those who are standing suffered the crowded last bus because of the 2nd to the last driver behaviour.

    Worst case scenario if the last bus driver left me because he could not load anymore.

    I am complaining to avoid this thing to happen again as the last bus is always over crowded.

    Looking forward for improvement.

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    • 21 June 2019 at 4:39 PM
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      today 21/06/2019(am), the last bus skipped us because it is over loaded. I hope this concern will reach the 2nd to the last bus driver to be considerate! The last passengers are suffering over the crowded bus and other passengers cannot be accommodated!

      I would suggest to add one more bus after 8:10am.

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  • 11 March 2019 at 5:49 PM
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    Dear Sir/Madam

    May I know what time will be the last bus from SengKang Rumbia Station, Block 153 to go down to town. Thank you

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    • 15 May 2019 at 8:45 AM
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      I think it’s around 8am

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  • 5 March 2019 at 5:59 PM
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    Can we have one more bus at a later timing. 8:15 for the ones who start work at 9.30 am

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  • 26 February 2019 at 7:15 PM
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    Can please plan for early bus tat we started work 0830hrs

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  • 18 December 2018 at 8:13 AM
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    Can we have one more bus at a later timing. 8:15 for the ones who start work at 9.30 am

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    • 13 July 2019 at 7:06 PM
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      Noted that SBS Transit will operate City Direct Bus Service 654 from 22 July 2019, please let me know whether (a) it will be a single or double deck bus and (b) there will be an increase in the number of seats as compared to the previous operator.

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