Tangerang is the sixth-largest city in Indonesia and the largest in Banten. It’s one of the nation’s largest industrial and business centres. Tangerang has several suave golf courses to choose from, as well as swanky shopping malls and recreation centres. It is located around 20 kilometres (12.43 miles) west of Jakarta so you can easily hop on board a bus to Tangerang from the capital. Other parts of Indonesia are also well-connected to Tangerang by road, bus and train.
Important Locations to Visit in Tangerang
Pasar Lama: This is the “old market” of Chinatown and features narrow lanes filled with stands sporting fresh and colourful produce. Swing by in the evenings for some delicious street food but be prepared for the thronging crowds.
Boen Tek Bio Temple: Boen Tek Bio is the oldest Chinese temple in Tangerang, having been founded in 1684. The temple features prominently in the history of the Chinese colonial bureaucracy in Tangerang. Thousands of pilgrims flock to the temple on Chinese New Year to celebrate a new start with friends and family.
Benteng Heritage Museum: This heritage site and museum in Tangerang is the first of its kind in Indonesia. It primarily highlights the history, heritage and culture of the ethnic Chinese who lived and continue to thrive in this part of Indonesia. The museum structure dates back to 1684 and is a stone’s throw away from the old market and Boen Tek Bio.
Masjid Raya Al-Azhom: This is the grandest and largest mosque in Tangerang and caters to the city’s majority Islamic population. The magnificent sparkling dome is one of the city’s landmarks, and it is a common belief that said dome is supported on the walls of the mosque alone, without any supporting pillars.
Ocean Park: This amusement park is one of Southeast Asia’s biggest aquatic centres. Families, children and friends flock here to splash about in the wave pool or try the more thrilling rides, including the flying fox zip-line and water slides.
Boarding Points in Tangerang
Tangerang is quite close to Jakarta and Bekasi, as well as a short distance away from Bogor, the natural wonderland. Many tourists and locals choose to travel by bus from Tangerang to soak in the views and travel comfortably. Here are some boarding points you can choose from, should you wish to follow in their footsteps:
Mall Tangcity
Terminal Poris Plawad
Cikokol
Bitung 1 – Suparman
Pasar Kemis
Jatake
Gaplek
Pamulang
Cikupa
Balaraja
Bitung 2 – Seno
Bumi Serpong Damai
Kotabumi
Terminal Pd Cabe
Ciputat Jon
Ciputat Imam
Nagrak
Bitung
Situ Gintung
BSD Bumi Serpong Damai
Bandara soekarno-hatte
Drop-off Points in Tangerang
Tangerang sees plenty of visitors looking to close business deals or enjoy a day of golf in the many courses scattered around the city. You can board a bus to Tangerang from neighbouring cities and get dropped off at any of the following points:
Bumi Serpong Damai
SerpongMall Tangcity
Bitung
Balaraja
Kebon Nanas
Cikokol
Cikupa
Gaplek
Pamulang
Bandara soekarno-hatta
Ciledug
Jatiuwung
Terminal Poris
Situ Gintung
Gelam Jaya
Bitung Jaya, Cikupa
Ampera
Bintaro Xchange Mall
Mall alam sutera (tangerang)
BSD Bumi Serpong Damai
Pasar Baru
Terminal Poris Plawad
Ciputat
Important Routes to and From Tangerang
While there are other modes of transport, Indonesia is best seen onboard a bus. The routes often pass through stunning natural landscapes worthy of seeing, even if you can’t linger. Tangerang, being a business centre, is industrially relevant and sees an influx of travellers from all other parts of Indonesia. Here are some of the more popular routes that you can take on board a bus to Tangerang:
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Boarding Points in Tangerang
A number of boarding points in Tangerang have been listed below. These help travellers to choose the nearest boarding location. Please note that these pick-up points vary from one operator to another. The boarding points in Tangerang are as follows:
Agen Nagrak 2
Agen Kotabumi [Transit]
Cikokol
Agen Ching Luh
Agen Pasar Baru [Transit]
Cibodas
Gaplek
Agen Pasar Kemis
Bandara Soekarno Hatta
Bintaro Xchange Mall
Pasar kemis
TERMINAL PORIS PALAWAD
McDonald's Balaraja Timur
Terminal Pondok Cabe
Bumi Serpong Damai
Agen Balaraja 1 (Mimin)
Agen Ciledug Jo (0812-8389-7996)
Agen Rajeg
BSD
Cilongok
Exit Tol Ciledug
Kutabumi
Agen Balaraja 3 (Eko)
Agen Kebon Kelapa
Agen Pasar Baru
INDOMARET GERBANG TALAGA BESTARI
Agen Kedaton
Terminal Poris *HF
Agen Cadas [Transit]
Agen Nambo Pasar Kemis
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Dropping Points in Tangerang
Tangerang consists of popular dropping points, which are mentioned below. Passengers can easily alight from the bus at their convenient drop location. Please note that these drop locations generally vary from one bus operator to another. The dropping points in Tangerang are as follows:
Arosbaya
Kendalpayak (Malang)
Klari
Tanah Merah
Terminal Banyumanik
Camplong
Mlese
Exit Tol Waleri
Jatilawang
Penawangan
Cengkal
Teluk Betung Selatan
Terminal Patria
KARANGGEDE
Ajibarang
Terminal kawali
Jl Gajah Mada
TERMINAL SINGAPARNA
Terminal ngadirojo
Toroh
BANGKO
Karanganyar
Kurai Taji
Alun Alun Besuki
Kelet (Jepara)
PRABUMULIH
Jalan Lasem Tuban
Agen Agra Mas Candi mas
Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani
Jalan Martapura
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Bus Operators serving Tangerang
There are a number of bus operators serving the city. All the listed bus operators provide a smooth connectivity with various other cities. Some of the popular bus operators are:
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What is the transportation & tourism status of Tangerang?
Tangerang has an excellent transportation system and road network. A lot of tourists prefer to travel to Tangerang. People keep visiting this beautiful city throughout the year because of its excellent conveyance system and availability of transportation 24*7. There are a lot of tourist attractions in this city such as Boen Tek Bio Temple, Benteng Heritage Museum, etc. The city has also highway connections from major cities like Jakarta.
What are the top routes from where buses arrive in Tangerang?
Top routes of bus to Tangerang are Bandung to Tangerang, Semarang to Tangerang, Salatiga to Tangerang, Ngawi to Tangerang, Solo to Tangerang, Wonogiri to Tangerang, and Magetan to Tangerang.
What are the top routes to which buses go from Tangerang?
Top routes of bus from Tangerang are Tangerang to Boyolali, Tangerang to Madura, Tangerang to Kediri, Tangerang to Semarang, Tangerang to Solo, Tangerang to Ngawi, Tangerang to Bandung, and Tangerang to Sukoharjo.
At what times during the day are buses available and are there enough buses?
There are more than thirty bus operators in this city. The road network is also swift and interconnected. One can get buses from Tangerang starting from 4:00 AM till midnight. There are highway connections to major cities and the buses are always moving.
What are some top boarding points in Tangerang?
There are around 30+ boarding points in Tangerang. Top boarding points in Tangerang are Serpong, Mall Tangcity, Pasar kemis, Ciputat, Bandara soekarno-hatta, Ampera, and Ciputat Jon.
What are the top dropping points in Tangerang?
There are more than 30 dropping points in this city. Few dropping points are Terminal Poris Plawad, Pasar Kamis, Pasar Kemis, Pamulang, Pasar Baru, Ciledug, and Mall Alam Sutera (Tangerang).