How To Get From Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Station To Ipoh Town

What is the best way (and cheapest) to get to Ipoh city center when you arrive at Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Station?

You might think that taking the bus to Ipoh is a straightforward trip. But the main bus station in Ipoh is a distance away from tourist attractions.

Here our suggestions on how you can make your journey a smooth one.

Transport Options At Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Station

Buses will unload their passengers at the back of Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Station. From here, passengers can collect their bags and enter the building.

Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Station does not have a direct shuttle service for those that wish to get to town.

Visitors Walking Into Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Station

1. Bus

If you are thinking of taking the local bus service, these are the bus numbers to look out for:

Bus T30a

Frequency: 1 hour
Operation Hours: 6am to 9pm
Final Destination: Medan Kidd Bus Station

Bus T30b

Frequency: 1 hour
Operation Hours: 6:30am to 9:30pm
Final Destination: Medan Kidd Bus Station

Medan Kidd Bus Station is at Ipoh Old Town which is within walking distance to:

Ipoh Train Station / KTMB Ipoh Station (8 minutes’ walk)
Birch Memorial Clock Tower (11 minutes’ walk)
Concubine Lane (15 minutes’ walk)

2. Taxis Or Grab

Instead of taking the bus, make your way to the very front of the building, and you will see a queue of taxis ready to take their next passengers to Ipoh downtown.

If that’s not for you, there are also Grab cars waiting at the side of the station. If you have the Grab app handy on your phone, you can start arranging for a ride while you’re still in the station.

From our experience, taking Grab is cheaper than taking a taxi. For large groups, you might want to take a few cars.

3. Private Tour Service

But if you really want to stick together, Explore Ipoh offers private tour services from Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Station to anywhere in Ipoh.

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This will be throughout the day (typically 8:30am to 6pm) for easy and comfortable sightseeing in Ipoh.

Facilities At Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Station

In case you must be at the station for a while, it’s not a bad place to wait a couple of hours.

The fully air-conditioned station has two floors although the second floor is void of shops.

One Of The Seating Areas Inside Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Station

Shops on the ground floor include mobile and sim card services, a sizeable convenience mart (KK Mart) with a seating area for dine-in customers, a local restaurant franchise (Di Naina) and snack stalls.

KK Mart Convenience Store At Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Station — KK Mart Convenience Store

AirAsia has one lot close to the bus ticket counter too. A few self-serving ticket kiosks are available in the station too although we don’t see many people using these.

There’s an information counter in front of the main entrance to the station as well.

Bus Ticket Counter Inside Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Station

Additionally, Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Station has several seating areas, toilets, and prayer facilities for Muslims.

If you don’t mind walking out of the station and across the main road, there is a hypermarket (Mydin Mall Meru Raya) across the station.

And commercial shophouses too. Of these dining options are limited to halal food.

Conclusion

Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Station is 20 minutes from Ipoh Old Town. We recommend taking a Grab car as this is a comfortable and affordable transport option.

Thinking about taking a flight instead? You will want to know how to get from Ipoh Airport to Ipoh Town then. And how to get around Ipoh town.

How To Get From Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Station To Ipoh Town