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How to get from Changi Airport (SIN) to Sentosa
Last verified:
November 10, 2026
The short answer
The usual public route is the MRT to HarbourFront, then the Sentosa Express monorail from VivoCity (S$4, 07:00 to midnight); allow about an hour with a change of line (estimate). A taxi or Grab goes straight to your resort, but cars pay a per-vehicle Sentosa gantry fee of S$2 or S$6 depending on the time of day. A Mozio private transfer from $30.00 (van from $33.56) is a fixed price booked in advance, with 60 minutes of wait time and free cancellation up to 6 hours before pickup.
Private transfer
from $30
Distance & time
about 25 km (16 mi) (estimate)
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25-40 min by car; about 60 min by MRT and monorail (estimate)
Uber available?
No
Top ride-hailing app
Grab (Gojek, Zig, Tada, Ryde and Geolah also operate)
Mozio private transfer
Price
from $30
Time
about 25-35 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
Fixed price booked in advance; 60 minutes of wait time included, with meet and greet available as an add-on.
Mozio private van
Price
from $33.56
Time
about 25-35 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
Private van for groups and extra luggage, one fixed price for the whole vehicle.
Taxi
Price
Metered fare plus airport surcharge (S$6, or S$8 from 5pm to 11:59pm)
Time
25-40 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
Metered; airport and Sentosa gantry charges are usually added by the driver to the fare.
Ride-hailing
Price
Varies with demand
Time
25-40 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
Grab is the main app; check the total in the app, which may include the Sentosa gantry fee.
Public transport
Price
MRT card fare by distance (SimplyGo adult table, up to S$2.57); Sentosa Express S$4
Time
about 60 min with one change (estimate)
What to know
MRT from Changi Airport to HarbourFront, then the Sentosa Express from VivoCity Level 3, Lobby L.
Rental car
Price
Varies by company
Time
25-40 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
Rarely worth it for Sentosa alone; island entry and resort parking add cost.
Which option is best for you?
Budget solo traveler
Best option
Public transport
Why
The MRT plus the S$4 monorail is the public transport route if you travel light.
Families with kids
Best option
Mozio private transfer
Why
Door-to-door to your resort with no train change, and a fixed price for kids and bags.
Groups or lots of luggage
Best option
Mozio private van
Why
One fixed price for the whole van, from $33.56, instead of two taxis.
Business travelers
Best option
Mozio private transfer
Why
Fixed price agreed in advance and 60 minutes of wait time, so a delay is handled for you.
Late-night arrivals
Best option
Mozio private transfer
Why
The Sentosa Express stops at midnight; a pre-booked driver waits for late arrivals.
First-time visitors
Best option
Taxi
Why
Taxis wait outside arrivals with no booking or app needed, and the meter covers the whole trip.
No
Uber is not among the ride-hailing apps listed by Changi Airport, and Uber's Singapore app was due to close in 2018 after Grab took over its regional business, so use Grab. Changi lists Grab, Gojek, Zig, Tada Mobility, Ryde and Geolah: book in the app, then go to the Arrival and Ride-Hailing pick-up points at Terminals 1 to 4. We measured Grab in its app in October 2026 for this route: $15-78, from the base car to premium and 6-seater cars. The price is quoted when you book and moves with demand.
Each option in detail
Mozio private transfer
Price
from $30
Typical time
about 25-35 min depending on traffic (estimate)
A private car for a few travelers with standard luggage. You see the full price before paying and it does not change with traffic or flight delays. The driver takes you to the door of your hotel, so no change of trains with bags. The reference drop-off is Resorts World Sentosa.
- Flight tracked: your driver adjusts to delays
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- Instant confirmation and 24/7 support
Mozio private van
Price
from $33.56
Typical time
about 25-35 min depending on traffic (estimate)
The easy pick for groups, families with strollers or several large suitcases heading to Sentosa. One price for the whole van, with the same wait time as the private car; meet and greet is an add-on.
- Flight tracked: your driver adjusts to delays
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- Instant confirmation and 24/7 support
Taxi
Taxis wait outside arrivals at every terminal. The fare is metered. Changi and LTA list a taxi airport surcharge of S$8 from 5pm to 11:59pm daily and S$6 at other times, and midnight and peak surcharges can also apply. Cars entering Sentosa pay a per-vehicle gantry fee: S$6 from 07:00 to 11:29 and 13:31 to 17:00, S$2 from 11:30 to 13:30 and from 17:01 to 06:59 (Sentosa). Drivers normally pass this on, so ask what is included. See LTA for current fares and surcharges.
Price
Metered fare plus airport surcharge (S$6, or S$8 from 5pm to 11:59pm)
Typical time
25-40 min depending on traffic (estimate)
Ride-hailing
Grab cars can be booked from the arrivals pickup points at Changi. The price is shown in the app and changes with demand, so we do not quote a range. Compare it with the metered taxi fare for your time of day.
Price
Varies with demand
Typical time
25-40 min depending on traffic (estimate)
Public transport
Take the MRT from Changi Airport station and change lines to reach HarbourFront; the Changi Airport station links to the East West Line at Tanah Merah, and the SimplyGo adult card fare table gives distance-based fares up to S$2.57, so check the exact amount for your trip. At HarbourFront, walk through VivoCity to the Sentosa Express on Level 3, Lobby L. The Sentosa Express costs S$4 (concessions S$2), first train 07:00 and last train midnight. You will carry bags through stations and a mall, which is harder with large suitcases.
Price
MRT card fare by distance (SimplyGo adult table, up to S$2.57); Sentosa Express S$4
Typical time
about 60 min with one change (estimate)
Rental car
Rental desks are at Changi. Singapore tolls are electronic and Sentosa charges a gantry fee per vehicle entry. Ask your resort about parking before you book.
Price
Varies by company
Typical time
25-40 min depending on traffic (estimate)
- Taxis and private hire cars run 24 hours at Changi, but most buses and the MRT do not run overnight. Check the last train for your route.
- Taxi stand and ride-hailing pick-up are different places. Use the Arrival and Ride-Hailing pick-up points at Terminals 1 to 4 for Grab and other apps.
- MRT to the city means one change, at Tanah Merah (East West Line) or Expo (Downtown Line). With big bags, a car avoids it.
- Pay MRT and bus with a contactless card or mobile wallet. Foreign-issued bank cards may incur admin fees.
- Ignore people offering rides in the arrivals hall. Use the taxi stand, the ride-hailing pick-up points or your pre-booked driver.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Changi Airport to Sentosa by public transport?
Take the MRT to HarbourFront, then the Sentosa Express from VivoCity for S$4. It runs 07:00 to midnight.
Is there an extra charge to enter Sentosa by taxi?
Cars pay a per-vehicle gantry fee of S$2 or S$6 depending on the time of day. Drivers usually add it to your fare.
Is Grab available from Changi to Sentosa?
Yes. Grab operates from Changi arrivals; check the total in the app.
How long does it take to get to Sentosa from Changi?
About 25-40 minutes by car and roughly an hour by MRT and monorail (estimates).
How does a Mozio transfer compare with a taxi to Sentosa?
Taxi fares are metered and vary with traffic and surcharges. A Mozio private transfer starts from $30.00 at a fixed price, so compare with the meter estimate for your time of day.
What happens if my flight is delayed and I've booked a Mozio transfer?
Your booking includes 60 minutes of wait time after landing. Free cancellation is available up to 6 hours before pickup on most rides.
How we compiled this guide
Mozio prices are public prices from Mozio's booking system (lowest sedan and van rates for this route to Resorts World Sentosa, checked 2026-11-10 for a 10 December trip). Sentosa Express fare, hours and the gantry fees come from Sentosa's official site, opened 2026-11-10. The taxi airport surcharge comes from Changi Airport and LTA, and the MRT fare range from the SimplyGo adult fare table, all opened 2026-11-10. We could not confirm the exact Changi to HarbourFront fare or the metered Sentosa fare, so we give no exact figure for them. Driving and MRT times are marked as estimates.
Last verified
November 10, 2026
- Flight tracked: your driver adjusts to delays
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- Instant confirmation and 24/7 support
Flight tracked · Free cancellation up to 24 h · Instant confirmation · 24/7 support
