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How to get fromJitra to Penangby tram, car ferry, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Jitra to Penang by tram, car ferry, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, car ferry

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    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 55m
    RM 10–31

  2. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jitra to Sungai Petanibus bus
    2. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 19m
    RM 43–48

  3. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Jitra to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    1h 36m
    RM 256–302

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jitra to Sungai Petanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal UTC Ukir Square to (M1) Penang Sentralbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 43m
    RM 19–29

  5. Drive  129.5 km

    1. Drive from Jitra to George Towncar car 129.5 km
    1h 28m
    RM 22–32

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jitra to George Towntaxi taxi 129.5 km
    1h 28m
    RM 280–350

Jitra to Penang by bus and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRM 19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Jitra, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Jitra to Penang. However, you can take the bus to Alor Setar, walk to Alor Setar, take the vehicle to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jitra to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Sungai Petani, Sungai Petani, Butterworth, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 3h 19m.

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