Guide to Monas by Transjakarta from Pasar Senen Station

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If you're visiting Jakarta and want to go to Monas (National Monument) from Pasar Senen Station, the route is quite straightforward since the locations are relatively close.

You could take a taxi or motorcycle taxi, but for a cheaper trip, Transjakarta is the better option.

Here are several Transjakarta routes you can take from Pasar Senen Station to Monas:

Route 1: To Gambir Stop

From Pasar Senen Station, walk about 400 meters to the nearest Transjakarta stop, Senen TOYOTA Rangga.

Head towards Jl. Melati then Jl. Kramat Bunder. At Senen TOYOTA Rangga stop, take Transjakarta corridor 2 on the "Monas via Veteran" route towards Gambir stop.

The journey from Senen TOYOTA Rangga to Gambir takes approximately 11 minutes, passing three stops: Senen Raya, RSPAD, and Pejambon before arriving at Gambir.

Once at Gambir, walk about 270 meters to reach Monas at the entrance on Jl. Merdeka Utara.

Route 2: To Balai Kota Stop

Dok. Pexels/Karta S Atmaja Illustration of Monas

From Pasar Senen Station, walk about 400 meters to the nearest Transjakarta stop, Senen TOYOTA Rangga.

Head towards Jl. Melati then Jl. Kramat Bunder. At Senen TOYOTA Rangga, board Transjakarta corridor 2A on the "Rawa Buaya" route toward Balai Kota stop.

The trip from Senen TOYOTA Rangga to Balai Kota takes around 10 minutes, passing only one stop, Kwitang, before the destination.

At Balai Kota, it is just a 24-meter walk to Monas, with the entrance on Jl. Merdeka Selatan.

Route 3: To Lapangan Banteng 1 Stop

From Pasar Senen Station, walk approximately 110 meters to the nearest Transjakarta stop, Simpang St. Senen.

From there, take Transjakarta corridor 6H on the "Lebak Bulus" route heading to Lapangan Banteng 1 stop.

The ride takes about 14 minutes, passing five stops: Jaga Jakarta, Wahidin 2, Taman Wahidin, SMA Budi Utomo, and Kantor Pos Lapangan Banteng stop.

At Lapangan Banteng 1, you'll still need to walk about 650 meters to reach Monas. Take the route via Jl. Perwira-Jl. Merdeka Timur to the entrance on Jl. Merdeka Utara.