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How to get fromGeorge Town to Jitraby car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Jitra by car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Car ferry, tram

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram Padang Besar Line
    2h 24m
    RM 45–75

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Jitrabus bus
    3h 4m
    RM 21–37

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Jitrataxi taxi
    1h 35m
    RM 252–302

  4. Drive 129.5 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Jitracar car 129.5 km
    1h 27m
    RM 22–32

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Jitrataxi taxi 129.5 km
    1h 27m
    RM 280–350

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  • Distance: 129.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Jitra, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Jitra. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the vehicle to Anak Bukit, then take the taxi to Jitra. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Jitra via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal and Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 3h 4m.

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