Malaysian Borneo Sarawak Malaysia Travel Guide
Miri holds no metro or tram system. Its public transit relies solely on a bus network. These motorcoaches work as a cost-effective way to move within the city and to immediate outskirts.
Bus routes often start from or go through the city center. Hubs include places near Miri Central Market (Tamu Muhibbah) or the main bus terminal. Detailed, clearly displayed route maps might not show up at every bus stop. A practical approach involves asking hotel staff or bus drivers for particular paths to your destination. Locals are generally helpful.
Ask the hotel employees or locals for guidance on bus numbers and paths to your destination.
Patience is handy when using public buses, especially during off-peak times.
Public buses are generally not wheelchair accessible. This has a challenge for travelers with mobility needs.
Main and sole public transport.
Pay fares directly to the driver.
Especially during off-peak hours.
Not generally wheelchair accessible.
Taxis and ride-sharing apps offer convenient transportation options in Miri. Ride-sharing, notably Grab, has become the preferred choice for many travelers on account of its ease of use and transparent pricing.
Rely on Get for most of your in-city travel. It offers transparent pricing and comfort that taxis often do not match.
Download the Grab app before your arrival in Malaysia to set up your account and payment methods.
You can link a credit card to your Grab account for cashless payment, or choose to pay cash directly to the driver.
Renting a vehicle in Miri has significant freedom to explore beyond the city center, especially for trips to national parks.
Appear less common. Need a valid motorcycle license. Not recommended for inexperienced riders.
Less Common
Miri holds no formal city-wide sharing program. Some hotels might offer them.
Check Hotels
Tuk-tuks or jeepneys are not common for general tourist use. Longboats to tours on interior rivers.
Tour Specific
Beyond standard communal and individual options, Miri offers a few specialized ways of getting around, especially for tours or accessing unique locations.
Miri holds no tourist bus-on-hop-off bus services like those in more substantial international cities.
River transportation (longboats) is for specific purposes, like tours into interior areas or Mulu National Park.
Public infrastructure in Miri poses limitations for travelers with mobility needs.
Do not plan to arrive in Miri via ferry or cruise ship except if you have a specific, pre-arranged private charter. Air travel is the preferred and most practical method.
