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How do I get from Sentosa to the city?

The cheapest way to get from Sentosa (Station) to Singapore is to subway which costs $1 - $3 and takes 34 min. What is the fastest way to get from Sentosa (Station) to Singapore? The quickest way to get from Sentosa (Station) to Singapore is to taxi which costs $10 - $12 and takes 9 min.



Getting from Sentosa Island to the main city of Singapore in 2026 is incredibly easy, with four primary options: the Sentosa Express, the Singapore Cable Car, the Sentosa Boardwalk, and taxis/ride-sharing. The most popular method is the Sentosa Express monorail, which departs from VivoCity (Level 3) and connects to the HarbourFront MRT station, taking you into the city in under 15 minutes. For a more scenic route, the Cable Car offers breathtaking views from Mount Faber and Sentosa, landing near the HarbourFront area. If you prefer to walk, the Sentosa Boardwalk is a pleasant, sheltered 15-minute stroll that is completely free of charge and leads directly to VivoCity mall. Taxis and Grab (the local Uber) are also readily available 24/7, though they incur a small island "entry/exit fee" depending on the time of day. For those using public transit, the HarbourFront MRT station serves both the North-East Line and the Circle Line, providing a direct "one-stop" link to major hubs like Chinatown, Clarke Quay, and Marina Bay.

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The shuttle service within Sentosa is free, available daily from 7am to 9.40pm at 15-20-minutes intervals. Click here for Sentosa Bus B shuttle bus map. Take the North-East Line or Circle Line and alight at the HarbourFront Station.

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If you wish to experience the thrills at Universal Studios without having to wait in long queues, then no matter the season, the best time to go to Sentosa Island is on a weekday. Weekends tend to see more traffic with locals joining up with the tourists to let loose for some adventure.

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Bus and train (MRT and/or LRT) fares in Singapore are charged according to the total distance travelled in a journey and this is known as the Distance Fares system.

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The entire set of the beam, the bogies, the wheels, etc. is more complex and expensive for a monorail. Monorail requires a lot of stuff around the beam, often made of expensive rare metals, with a lot more maintenance. Monorail beam itself must be built and maintained to high specifications.

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