By ship
Various express boats serve Bintulu which connect Bintulu to other minor towns and rural areas such as Sebauh, Tatau, Kuala Tatau, Tubau and Labang. The fare ranges from RM2 to RM80 depend on the destination. Travelers can also opt to rent a 'perahu' or speed boat to other minor towns for greater adventure. However, spare a lot of cash for this purpose because the rent can shoot up to RM500 per day excluding engine oil.
On foot
Bintulu old town is quite a pedestrian-friendly with lots of traffic lights served for pedestrians. However, walk to other parts of town might be a tiring one, especially to Parkcity Commercial area and Medan Jaya. So opt for bus which cost you less than RM2 than to break your expensive legs.
By bus
Bintulu has one of the most efficient bus transportation system in Sarawak, which is served by Jepak Transportation Sdn. Bhd. The bus serves transport to other minor parts of the town to as far as Sg. Asap and Tatau/Kuala Tatau. Municipal bus can be found one stop at the Pasar Tamu Bus Terminal.
Normally, only rural people and low-income group urban and suburban people use bus. So, if you are first-time traveler to Bintulu, be prepared to use simple Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Iban or Bahasa Melayu-Sarawak language. English is not a common language to be used for bus travellers here.