Penang's public transport system is efficient and moving around by taxis, buses or trishaws may be a fun and inexpensive way of catching the sights.
City TaxisMost city taxis do not use the meter. You may either insist on the meter being turned on or agree on the price before you move off. Taxis normally charge between RM3.00 - RM6.00 for short distances within the city.
City Buses
Most of buses use coin machine to collect fares. The main bus terminals are Pengkalan Weld (ferry terminal) and KOMTAR (ground floor).
| Transit Link (white and red) | |
| Bus No:- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 18. 28. 130. 202. 212. 353. 325. 361. | Air Itam Bagan Jermal Jelutong Jalan Yeap Chor Ee via Jalan Perak Jalan Masjid Negeri via Dhoby Ghaut Jalan Masjid Negeri via Jalan Patani Jalan Kebun Bunga (Botanical Garden) Penang Hill Railway (from Air Itam) Jalan Masjid Negeri via Jalan Penang/Jalan Dato' Keramat Kampung Melayu Taman Tun Saardon via Jalan Masjid Negeri Jelutong/Air Itam Village Bukit Mertajam (via Penang Bridge from Port Weld) Bukit Mertajam (via Penang Bridge from KOMTAR) Air Itam/Farlim Tanjung Bungah/Batu Ferringhi/Teluk Bahang Tanjung Bungah/Hillside (via Fettes Park) Balik Pulau Bukit Gedung Balik Pulau (via Air Itam) |
| Sri Negara Transport Services Co. (blue and yellow) | |
| Bus No:- 131. 136 . 137. | Tanjung Tokong/Tanjung Bungah Port Weld to Pepper Estate Port Weld to Tanjong Tokong |
| Hin Bus (white and blue) | |
| Bus No:- 93. | Batu Ferringhi/Teluk Bahang |
| Penang Yellow Bus (yellow) | |
| Bus No:- 66. 67. 69. 77. 78. 83. 84. 86. | Port Weld to Balik Pulau (via Snake Temple) Port Weld to Gertak Sanggul Port Weld to Batu Maung Port Weld to Minden Heights Port Weld to Sungai Ara Port Weld to Penang International Airport Port Weld to Bayan Baru Port Weld to Mayang Pasir |
Mini buses also ply various routes in the city, charging a flat rate of RM0.80 | |

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