Sarawak is big and, by otherwise high Malaysian standards, its roads are poor, making planes the most convenient way of getting around. For example, it's about 1 hour from Kuching to Miri by plane full fare RM164, but a butt-numbing 14 hours by bus RM70.
By ship
Express boats run from the coast inland along Borneo's larger rivers. They are generally faster than buses and cheaper than planes. Popular routes include Kuching-Sibu 4 hours and Sibu-Kapit 3 hours.
By plane
Malaysia Airlines (http://www.malaysiaairlin...) and budget airlines AirAsia (http://www.airasia.com) provide frequent flights between Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri.
The rural air service is operated by MASWings (http://www.maswings.com.my), which took over the network from FlyAsian Express FAX on October 1, 2007. Flights use Fokkers and Twin Otter aircrafts. Fokkers flight cover Kuching, Sibu, Miri, Limbang and Mulu National Park while Twin Otter planes link Kuching, Sibu, Miri and Lawas with rural towns and longhouses like Mukah, Marudi and various settlements in the Kelabit Highlands like Bario, Bakelalan, Long Seridan, Long Lellang, Long Banga and Long Akah.
By bus
Most cities in Sarawak are now linked by express buses although travelling times can be long because of the distance. Companies include Vital Focus Transportations Sdn. Bhd., which operates Suria Bas, PB and Borneo Highway express buses, and Biaramas.
Local Transport
Most cities have local buses and taxis serving not only the city centres and their surrounding suburbs but also adjacent rural districts.