Kuantan is the capital city of Pahang, a state located on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The town is famous for its natural beauty, including waterfalls, rainforests, and sandy beaches along with its beautiful architecture. Shah Alam, the state capital of Selangor state, is located 20 minutes away from Kuala Lumpur. It is a popular tourist destination due to its scenic beauty, green landscapes, and unique architecture.
The easiest and cheapest mode of transportation from Kuantan to Shah Alam is by bus. The bus ticket is RM 26 approximately and at times there are discounts and cashback offers on online ticket booking.
The distance between Kuantan and Shah Alam by road is roughly 269 km. The bus journey takes anywhere between 3-5 hours depending on the type of bus and route taken. The travel time may vary depending on traffic conditions encountered on the way.
Kuantan to Shah Alam Bus Details
There are many bus operators running their buses on the route from Kuantan to Shah Alam. The operators are Transasional, Konsoritum, and Jasa Pelangi Express. All these bus services are popular and reputed for their safe and comfortable journeys. The buses are of many types on this route such as Economy and SVIP and they come with comfortable seats that are well-maintained.
The buses for Shah Alam start from many departure points in Kuantan for the convenience of travelers. The departure points are Terminal Kuantan Sentral, UMP Gambang, and Hentian Kuantan.
The first bus from Kuantan to Shah Alam departs at 00:30 am. The timing is perfect for people who want to travel by night and reach Shah Alam by early morning.
The arrival point at Shah Alam is at the Shah Alam Station. It is a central location, making it a convenient place where one can easily commute to their final destination. Taxis and buses are available here for local travel irrespective of whether a passenger arrives in the day or night.
Things to do in Shah Alam
Some of the popular attraction and activities of Shah Alam are:
- Skytrex Adventure is an aerial obstacle course in the scenic forest of Shah Alam is famous for its tree-to-tree adventures.
- Wet World Water Park is a water-themed adventure park with many water slides, tube-rides, and pirate-themed splash pools for the enjoyment of the whole family.
- Masjid Negeri Shah Alam- is also known as Mosque of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah is the largest and most iconic mosque in Malaysia. It is an architectural masterpiece, beautiful from both the outside and inside with a blue stained glass dome, huge soaring minarets, and Malay style interiors.
- Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam is a large botanical garden in Shah Alam which is popular for its various activities like swimming, fishing, cycling, and an adventure park.
- Sultan Alam Shah Museum is a modern museum complex famous for its galleries showcasing local culture, history, and Islamic heritage.
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