Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bintang Jaya also has services northeast to Limbang (RM45, four hours), Lawas
(RM75, six hours) and KK (RM90, 10 hours). Buses leave Miri at 8.30am; departures
from KK are at 7am.
Borneo Bus
( 010-967 6648)
serves the same destinations, ex-
cept on Wednesday, at 7.45am; departures from KK are also at 7.45am. Bus Asia has a
bus to Limbang at 2pm. Be aware that with all these companies, getting off in Brunei is
not allowed.
Getting Around
To/From the Airport
A red-and-yellow
taxi
( 013-838 1000; 24hr)
from the airport to the city centre (15
minutes, in traffic 25 minutes) costs RM22 (RM33 from 11.45pm to 6am); a
kupon teksi
(taxi coupon) can be purchased at the
taxi desk
( 7am-11pm)
just outside the baggage-
claim area (next to the car-rental desks). If you're heading from town to the airport, the
fare is RM20. Spacious blue 'executive taxis' charge RM30.
Bus 28 links the local bus station with the airport (RM2.60) every 1½ hours or so; last
departures are at 5.20pm (from the airport) and 6.30pm (from the local bus station). At the
airport, the stop is on the Arrivals Island in front of the terminal (look for an upright read-
ing 'Bas').
Bus
Local bus transport is handled by three companies: Miri City Bus, Miri Transport Com-
pany (MTC) and Miri Belait Transport. The
local bus station
(Jln Padang)
, next to the
Visitors Information Centre, has schedules posted. Fares start at RM1; most lines run from
7am to 6pm.
MTC buses 20 and 33A link the local bus station with Pujut Bus Terminal (RM1.60 to
RM2.60, hourly until 6.30pm).
Car
Most of Miri's guesthouses are happy to organise private transport to area destinations
such as Lambir Hills National Park (RM85 return) and Niah National Park (RM180 re-
turn).
The half-dozen car rental companies with desks at Miri Airport, just outside of baggage
claim, include:
FT Car Rental
( 085-438415;
www.ftcarrental.com
)
