Ancol Dreamland Park is a favorite tourist destination in Jakarta that offers various exciting attractions, from white sandy beaches to recreational parks with thrilling rides. However, due to the construction of additional toll roads around the Ancol entrance area, traffic congestion at several points can be a challenge for visitors. Therefore, using public transportation is a more practical and efficient solution to reach Ancol.
For travelers coming from various regions, here is a complete guide to traveling to Ancol using public transportation:
From South Jakarta to Ancol:
– Use MRT and KRL: Take the MRT from a station in South Jakarta to Bundaran HI Station. From Bundaran HI, continue your journey with TransJakarta Corridor 1 to Kota bus stop. From Kota Station, take the KRL heading to Tanjung Priok and get off at Kampung Bandan Station or Ancol Station.
– Use TransJakarta buses: Board TransJakarta Corridor 1 from Blok M to Monas. Transit at Monas, then take Corridor 2 (5C Ciliwung – Juanda) and get off at Lapangan Banteng bus stop. From Lapangan Banteng, take Corridor 5 (Kampung Melayu – Ancol) and alight at Ancol bus stop.
– Use KRL directly: Choose one of the following routes: Corridor 5 (Kampung Melayu – Ancol), Corridor 12 (Pulo Gadung – Ancol), Corridor 5D (PGC – Ancol), or Corridor 1 (Blok M – Kota).
From Tangerang to Ancol:
– Use KRL: Take the KRL from Tangerang Station to Duri Station, then transfer to Kampung Bandan Station. From Kampung Bandan Station, continue with online transportation or motorcycle taxi to Ancol.
– Use TransJakarta buses: From the nearest TransJakarta bus stop such as Kalideres, take route 3F Kalideres – Senayan Bank DKI and get off at Rawa Buaya bus stop. Then, take route 2A Pulo Gadung – Rawa Buaya and alight at Pasar Senen bus stop. Continue with route 5 Kampung Melayu – Ancol to Ancol bus stop.
From Bogor to Ancol:
– Use KRL: Take the KRL from Bogor Station to Jakarta Kota Station. From Jakarta Kota Station, continue with KRL to Tanjung Priok and alight at Kampung Bandan Station or Ancol Station.
– Use TransJabodetabek + TransJakarta buses: From Ciawi Terminal, take Bus TransJabodetabek route Ciawi – Pasar Senen. From Pasar Senen, switch to TransJakarta bus route 5 heading to Ancol bus stop.
From Bandung to Ancol:
– Use High-Speed Train (KCIC): Take the High-Speed Train from KCIC Bandung Station to Halim Station in Jakarta. From Halim, use online transportation or KCIC shuttle bus to Halim Perdanakusuma. Then, take JAK 20 public transport to TransJakarta route 5C Cilitan – Matraman. From route 5C, continue your journey with route 5 Kampung Melayu – Ancol to Ancol bus stop.
Using public transportation to Ancol is a smart choice to avoid traffic congestion due to toll road construction. With various transportation options such as MRT, KRL, TransJakarta buses, and High-Speed Train, the journey to Ancol can be more efficient and comfortable. Make sure to choose the route that suits your departure location for a smoother and enjoyable trip.
