Getting Around Singapore

Singapore is a modern city. It has a very extensive transport system, so getting around it should be no hassle. You can either choose Trains, Buses, Taxis, or a combination. From the airport, the city is accessible via the MRT located at the Terminal 2 of Changi Airport.

In Singapore, you can use a single payment method on all public transport system.

The MRT is the best way of getting around the country, however, sometimes it's a long walk from the hotel where you are staying or to your preferred destination. If that is the case, then taking a bus would be your best bet. You can either take a bus that will take you to your desired destination, or you can just let the bus take you to the nearest MRT Station (Almost all MRT stations have a bus stop). Just make sure to check the bus number that will pass through your destination. For example if you are staying somewhere in Geylang district, this is where you find the best value hotels in Singapore, the nearest MRT Stations are Kallang and Aljunied Stations. However it is still around 10-15 minutes walk. So the best way is to take the bus that stops at Bugis Station and you can start your journey from there. It will save you a lot of time and effort because waiting for the bus will only take around 5 minutes and you'll save enough energy to walk around some of the best tourist spots. Around midnight, your best way back to the hotel is via a taxi.

If you think that transferring from different modes of transportation is a hassle in Singapore, check this out. In Singapore, you can use a single payment method on all public transport system. You can buy a tap card called the EZ Link Card at any MRT stations. You can use this to ride the MRT, Bus, Taxi, and you can even use it to pay at selected 7-eleven and McDonald's store. The card is priced at S$12 and is pre-loaded with S$7. You can top-up at any MRT Stations with a minimum of S$10. You just have to tap it upon entry and exit from the bus or upon reaching your final destination using the MRT. If taking a taxi, tap it upon reaching your destination. EZ Link also introduced a Tourist Pass, for $8 a day, tourists can take any number of rides on buses and trains operated by SBS Transit, SMRT Buses and SMRT Trains.

By learning how to commute in Singapore, you'll save so much more against booking a package tour. Aside from that, you can customize your tour and maximize your time. So if you're planning to go to Singapore, find a hotel that is near any public transportation, plan ahead your desired destinations and learn how to get there in advance.

This article is also posted on www.wnmtravels.com.