Causeway Link CW3 is a cross-border service linking Perling Mall in Johor with Jurong East in Singapore, via Taman Perling, Bukit Indah and the Tuas Second Link. It is operated by Handal Indah (Causeway Link).
The pick-up and drop-off point at Jurong East is located at Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange effective 22 January 2024.
| Route Overview | ||||||||||||
| Route | Perling Mall ↔ Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange | |||||||||||
| Passes Through | CIQ 2nd Link, Bukit Indah, Perling | |||||||||||
| Operator Information | ||||||||||||
| Operator | Handal Indah Sdn Bhd (Causeway Link) | |||||||||||
| Operating Hours | ||||||||||||
| Departure Times from Perling Mall |
Daily | |||||||||||
| 04:20 – 21:30 | ||||||||||||
| Departure Times from CIQ 2nd Link → Jurong Town Hall | Daily | |||||||||||
| 05:00 – 22:30 | ||||||||||||
| Departure Times from Jurong Town Hall Int |
Daily | |||||||||||
| 07:30 – 23:30 | ||||||||||||
| Frequency |
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| From Perling / Jurong Town Hall |
15 – 20 mins | |||||||||||
| Fare Information |
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| Fare | Charges section fares which vary depending on payment mode; Cashless payment only (from 1 Oct 2026) via ManjaLink Card / Mastercard / Visa / LUGO App QR Code EZ-Link card only accepted at Jurong Town Hall Int |
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Service CW3 is a cross-border route connecting the Taman Perling and Bukit Indah areas in Johor with Jurong East in Singapore, via the Tuas Second Link crossing. The route is one of five regular cross-border bus services operating via the Tuas Second Link, along with Service CW4, CW4S, CW6 and CW7.
Second Link-plying CW services, inclusive of CW3, operate as a local bus while operating within Johor, hence serving at all en route bus stops. They do not stop at any bus stops in Singapore except the designated boarding point at Jurong East (Jurong Town Hall Int). Due to varying traffic conditions at the Tuas Second Link, travel times and waiting times may increase significantly when traffic congestion occurs.
Boarding Points:
- Perling Mall: Car park outside shopping centre
- Tuas Checkpoint & CIQ 2nd Link (Arrival / Departure): Designated bus boarding point
- Jurong East: Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange Berth B5
Checkpoint Transfer:
Between Tuas Checkpoint and CIQ Second Link, commuters may board any Causeway Link bus service across the border (CW3, CW4, CW4S, CW6 or CW7). Some buses may display service LOOP2 which only plies the stretch between checkpoints to boost frequency. Card / QR Code validation is required during boarding only (tap in).
Route Variants:
- Causeway Link CW3L: Perling Mall ↔ CIQ Second Link
Operates between Perling Mall and CIQ Second Link, does not cross the border to Singapore. These trips sometimes operate with the route number CW3; the “L” is redundant as all passengers must alight at the CIQ Second Link. - Causeway Link CW3S: Terminal TUTA ↔ CIQ Second Link
Fare:
Sector-based fares
Fares are charged separately for each sector of the journey. Each sector is recorded through a tap-in, with the applicable fare deducted based on the sector travelled. Tap out is required if travelling on the local sector only.
A cross-border journey may comprise up to three sectors:
- Singapore sector
- Cross-border sector
- Malaysia sector
This fare structure applies in both directions — Singapore to Malaysia and Malaysia to Singapore.
Payment Methods
Cashless payment is accepted via:
- ManjaLink Card
- Mastercard
- Visa
- LUGO App QR Code (Single Journey Ticket)
Single-journey tickets can be purchased through the LUGO App. A QR code is generated upon purchase and must be scanned at the bus validator when boarding. - EZ-Link Card (only at Jurong Town Hall Int (CW3 / CW4 / CW4S), Boon Lay MRT (CW6) & Tuas Link MRT (CW7)).
Passengers should retain their ticket and present it for validation when reboarding buses at Tuas Checkpoint and CIQ Second Link.
The currency charged depends on the journey’s origin:
- Singapore-originating journeys: fares are charged in Singapore dollars (SGD).
- Malaysia-originating journeys: fares are charged in Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
ManjaLink fares / top-ups in Singapore Currency will be converted to Malaysia Currency (RM) based on the prevailing exchange rate published on the ManjaLink website.
Note: Cashless payment requirements are being implemented on all services from 1 October 2026.
| Causeway Link – Second Link Route fares (CW3, CW4, CW4S, CW6 & CW7) | ||
| From Singapore to Johor | Adult Fare | Concession Fare |
| From Jurong East / Boon Lay | S$5.00 / *S$4.95 | S$2.50 |
| From Tuas Link / Tuas Checkpoint | S$4.50 / *S$4.46 | S$2.25 |
| From Johor to Singapore | Adult Fare | Concession Fare |
| From Pontian via CIQ Second Link | RM8.00 | RM4.00 |
| From TUTA via CIQ Second Link | RM7.00 | RM3.50 |
| From Johor Premium Outlets / Sutera Mall / Perling Mall / Bukit Indah via CIQ Second Link | RM6.00 | RM3.00 |
| From Gelang Patah / Forest City via CIQ Second Link | RM4.50 | RM2.25 |
| From CIQ Second Link | RM4.50 | RM2.25 |
| Non-cross border fares | Adult Fare | Concession Fare |
| Tuas Checkpoint → Tuas Link / Boon Lay / Jurong East | S$4.50 | S$2.25 |
- * = Promotional fare for Manjalink card only
- Terms & Conditions, inclusive of concession eligibility, are available on Causeway Link website
CW3 / CW3L Local Sector Fares
- Section 1: Perling (Perling Mall ↔ SK Taman Perling 3)
- Section 2: Bukit Indah (Perling Heights ↔ Nusa Idaman)
- Section 3: Anjung Medini
- Section 4: CIQ Second Link
| Sector / Fares | From Section 1 | From Section 2 | From Section 3 | From Section 4 |
| to Section 1 | RM 1.80 | RM 2.00 | RM 3.00 | RM 4.00 |
| to Section 2 | RM 2.00 | RM 1.80 | RM 3.00 | RM 3.70 |
| to Section 3 | RM 3.00 | RM 3.00 | — | RM 2.80 |
| to Section 4 | RM 4.00 | RM 3.70 | RM 2.80 | — |
Additional fares apply between Singapore; refer to above section on Second Link fares.
Gallery:
Gallery (Former Boarding Point at Jurong East):
History:
- 2005 (29 Aug): Introduced between Kotaraya II Ter and Jurong East, via Danga Bay, Tampoi, Perling Mall, Taman Bukit Indah and Gelang Patah. Full-distance fares were RM 5.00 / S$3.00.
- 2006 (29 May): Fares from Singapore increased to S$3.50
- ~Jul 2007: Shortened to Bukit Indah with some early morning trips commencing from Taman Perling
- 2008 (04 Aug): Increased trips during the morning and evening peak hours, with a portion of Singapore-bound trips skipping Gelang Patah
- 2010 (08 Dec): Extended from Bukit Indah to Tamah Perling, with a portion of trips towards Singapore starting from Bukit Indah. Full-distance fares increased to RM 5.20 / S$4.00
- 2012 (10 Mar): Bus stop at Bukit Indah roundabout (Jalan Indah 15/3 / Bukit Indah Causeway Link cafe) moved to Bukit Indah 2 (near Pasar Mini Ashraff, Jln Indah 22/3). On Wednesday afternoons and evenings (~4.30pm till 10.00pm), the stop would be moved to the main road Bukit Indah Highway due to the Pasar Malam
- 2012 (29 Mar): Terminus moved to Jalan Indah 25/16, Bukit Indah 2
- 2012 (25 Aug): First CW3 pick-up point at Bukit Indah 2 (near Pasar Mini Ashraff, Jln Indah 22/3) relocated to Perling Mall
- 2013 (15 Apr): First bus from JE brought forward to 7:10 am on weekdays
- 2014 (01 Oct): Amended to turn around at Nusa Perintis with the temporary closure of Gelang Patah Bus Terminal
- 2015 (19 Apr): Causeway Link CW3E (Larkin Branch) introduced
- 2016 (11 Sep): Amended back to Gelang Patah Bus Terminal
- 2020 (18 Mar): Suspended amid COVID-19 pandemic cross-border travel restrictions
- 2020 (06 Dec): Pick Up/Drop Off Point at Jurong East shifted to Venture Avenue following the closure of Jurong East Temporary Bus Interchange
- 2022 (01 Jun): Services resumed after the lifting of cross-border travel restrictions with reduced frequency & operating hours. Fares increased to $5.00 from Singapore and RM6.00 from Malaysia. The bus stop at TF Value Mart in Bukit Indah was shifted from the mall parking lot to the roadside bus stop.
- 2024 (22 Jan): Relocated to Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange
- 2025 (11 Sep): Skips Anjung Medini towards Perling Mall
- 2026 (Jul): Operating hours updated
The operating pattern of CW3 is uncertain, but prior to its 2020 suspension, it was observed that some trips ply via Gelang Patah while others do not. This no longer takes place after the 2022 resumption.
Route Map towards Jurong East
Route Map towards Perling Mall
External Links & References:
- Service CW3 – Causeway Link
- Additional timing from Larkin – Jurong East – Causeway Link
- Causeway Link CW3 And CW3S Are Now Back To Serve You – Causeway Link
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