User Guide

Master your commute with SG Bus. Learn how to find your stop, keep the ones you use close at hand, and navigate Singapore like a pro.

Getting Around

SG Bus has three tabs:

  • Nearby: the bus stops around you, on the map or as a list.
  • Bookmarks: your saved stops, and the ones you opened recently.
  • MRT/LRT Lines: every train line, the MRT map, and train service status.

The search button sits at the top of every tab.

Getting Started

Finding Nearby Bus Stops

Never wander looking for a stop again.

  • Open the Nearby tab: it opens on the Map, with every bus stop within 500 m of you marked with its name and stop code.
  • Prefer a list? Switch to Stops to see the same stops sorted by distance, closest first.
  • Tap a stop to view its live arrival timings.
  • Pro-Tip: Make sure Location Services are set to “Only while using the app” for the best experience.

Reading the Bus Arrivals Screen

Each bus stop has two lists:

  • Bus Arrivals: the services with a bus on the way, with the time to each of the next buses, bus type, wheelchair access and how full it is.
  • NOT Available: the services at this stop that have no bus coming right now. Check their operating hours to see when they start again.

Customizing Your Arrival Screen

Your commute, your view. Tap the ⋮ (more) button at the top of the Bus Arrivals screen:

  • Switch UI Modes: choose List view for a traditional feel, or switch back to the sleek Grid view.
  • 2 vs 3 Bus Timings: choose Show 2 timings or Show 3 timings to see either the next two buses or the next three-perfect for planning your departure.
  • Adjust Text Size: scroll to the end of the arrivals and tap S (Small), M (Medium), or L (Large) for comfortable reading. On tablets, the same buttons are also at the bottom of the side bar.

Bookmarks & Recent Stops

Bookmarking a Stop

Keep your most-used stops organized.

  • Add a Bookmark: Tap the bookmark button at the top of any bus arrivals screen and choose the services you want to save.
  • See them at a glance: The Bookmarks tab shows the live arrivals of every stop you saved.

Recent Stops (New)

Checked a stop once and want it again? No need to bookmark it.

  • Open the Bookmarks tab and switch to Recent.
  • The last 10 bus stops you opened are listed there, latest first, each with how far away it is.
  • Tap any of them to jump straight back to its live arrivals.

Renaming, Pinning and Removing

  • Rename Your Stops: Tap the pencil button beside the stop’s name on its arrivals screen, or tap the ⋮ button on a bookmarked stop and select “Rename bus stop.” Label them “Home,” “Office,” or “Gym” for instant recognition.
  • Pin to Top: On the Bookmarks tab, tap the ⋮ button on a stop and select “Pin to top.” Pinned stops always appear at the top of your bookmarks for instant access.
  • Unpin: Tap the ⋮ button on a pinned stop and select “Unpin.” The stop will return to its normal position in your bookmarks list.
  • Remove: Tap the ⋮ button on a stop and select “Remove.”

Bus Routes

Tap any bus service number to see where it goes.

  • List or Map: Switch between Bus Routes for every stop in order, and Route Map to see the whole route drawn on the map.
  • Other Direction: Use the direction button on the route’s header to flip to the other direction.
  • Transfers: Stops that connect to MRT stations are marked, so you can see where to change.

MRT & LRT

Navigate the train network with ease.

  • Lines: The MRT/LRT Lines tab lists every line. Tap one to see all its stations along the track, then tap a station for its exits, amenities and nearby places.
  • Check Live Status: Switch to Train status to see if there are any disruptions, delays or planned works across the rail network.
  • MRT Map: Tap the map button on the tab’s header to open the full Singapore MRT/LRT map.

Advanced Tools

One bar, all the answers.

  • Search by anything: Enter a 5-digit bus stop code, a bus service number, a road name, or a bus stop name like “Parkway”.

Index to Roads & Operating Hours

  • Tap the signpost button at the top of a bus arrivals screen to see the roads each service at that stop travels along, and the first and last bus times for weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Fare Calculator

Stay on budget.

  • Check Official Rates: On the Bus Arrivals screen, tap ⋮ (more) and select Fare calculator to open the official website for the most accurate, up-to-date fare estimates for your specific journey.

Languages

SG Bus is available in 23 languages. It follows your phone’s language setting, so switch your device language to use SG Bus in English, 中文, Bahasa Indonesia, 日本語, 한국어, ไทย, Tiếng Việt and more.