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Muscat Bus 4: Best Complete Guide - Ruwi to Al Alam Palace via Muttrah Souq Muscat Bus 4 is Mwasalat's most tourist-friendly route, connecting Ruwi Bus Station to Al Alam Palace by way of Muttrah — Muscat's historic old port district. Muscat Bus Route 4 passes nearly every major heritage site in old Muscat, making it genuinely one of the best budget options for sightseeing in the city. About Muscat Bus 4 Route 4 starts at Ruwi Bus Station and heads into Muttrah, stopping near Port Sultan Qaboos — a common cruise ship arrival point — before continuing along the scenic Muttrah Corniche. From there, it passes Muttrah Souq, one of the oldest and most atmospheric markets in the Arabian Peninsula, and the adjacent fish market. The route continues through Riyam and Old Muscat before reaching the National Museum of Oman and finally Al Alam Palace, the ceremonial residence of Oman's ruling family. With just 14 stops and a total trip time of around 20 minutes, Route 4 covers an imp…

Muscat Bus 2: Best Complete Guide - Ruwi to Wadi Al Kabir Muscat Bus 2 connects Ruwi Bus Station to Wadi Al Kabir, one of the industrial districts on the eastern side of Muscat. Muscat Bus Route 2 is a useful option for workers and residents commuting between central Ruwi and this part of the city. About Muscat Bus 2 Like most Mwasalat routes, Route 2 starts from Ruwi Bus Station, one of the network's main hubs. Some listings reference the route passing near Al Jalalah Mosque along the way. Wadi Al Kabir itself is a mixed residential and light-industrial area, and this route provides a direct link without needing to transfer through other central routes. We should be upfront that a detailed, stop-by-stop list for Route 2 wasn't available in the sources checked — only the confirmed endpoints. If you ride this route regularly, it's worth noting the intermediate stops for future reference, or checking the Mwasalat app for the complete current list. Muscat Bus Route 2 Fare a…

Muscat Bus 12: Best Complete Guide - Burj Al Sahwa to Al Khuwayr via Hay Al Irfan Muscat Bus 12 connects Burj Al Sahwa to Al Khuwayr, passing through Hay Al Irfan. Muscat Bus Route 12 is another of the several routes converging on the Burj Al Sahwa transfer hub before continuing to Muscat's administrative district. About Muscat Bus 12 Route 12's current official path, per Mwasalat's route listing, runs Burj Al Sahwa – Hay Al Irfan – Al Khuwayr. Worth noting: some older or third-party listings reference a different Route 12 path entirely ("Al Azaiba South – Said Bin Taimur Mosque"), which appears to be outdated or a data discrepancy — this guide follows Mwasalat's current official listing. Muscat Bus Route 12 Fare and Tips Standard Mwasalat fares apply, generally 200-500 baisa. Given that Route 12 shares its Burj Al Sahwa starting point with several other lines, it's a flexible option for reaching Al Khuwair from wherever else in the network you're transferring from. Frequ…

Muscat Bus 7: Best Complete Guide - Al Mabilah to Burj Al Sahwa via Al Khoud Muscat Bus 7 connects Al Mabilah Bus Station to Burj Al Sahwa, passing through Al Khoud along the way. Muscat Bus Route 7 shares part of its corridor with Route 6, making Al Khoud a useful transfer point between the two. About Muscat Bus 7 Route 7 links two of Mwasalat's significant hub points — Al Mabilah, itself served by several other routes including Route 1 and Route A1, and Burj Al Sahwa, a major roundabout that functions as a transfer point for numerous routes across the network (1, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 12 all serve this stop). Some source listings also reference "Al Mawalih Terminus" as a related endpoint for this line. A quick honest note: only the confirmed endpoints and the Al Khoud waypoint were available in sources checked — the complete intermediate stop list wasn't found. If you ride this route regularly, the Mwasalat app will have the current full list. Muscat Bus Route 7 Fare and Ti…

Muscat Bus 8: Best Complete Guide - Airport to Al Khuwayr via Burj Al Sahwa Muscat Bus 8 connects Muscat International Airport to Al Khuwayr, passing through the Burj Al Sahwa transfer hub. Muscat Bus Route 8 is a useful secondary airport option alongside Route A1 and Route 1, particularly for travelers headed toward Al Khuwair's government and business district.   About Muscat Bus 8 Al Khuwair is one of Muscat's key administrative districts, home to several government ministries also passed by Route 1. Route 8 gives airport travelers a more direct connection to this area without needing the longer Route 1 journey. Burj Al Sahwa, the midpoint of this route, is a major transfer hub connecting to at least five other Mwasalat routes. As with several other Muscat routes documented here, only the confirmed endpoints and the Burj Al Sahwa waypoint were available in sources checked — the complete stop list wasn't found. Multiple directional variants of this route also ex…

Muscat Bus 5: Best Complete Guide - Ruwi to Al Amerat Muscat Bus 5 connects Ruwi Bus Station to Al Amerat, a district south of central Muscat. Muscat Bus Route 5 is a straightforward, direct option for residents of Al Amerat needing to reach the city's central transit hub.   About Muscat Bus 5 Like several other Mwasalat routes, Route 5 originates at Ruwi Bus Station, reflecting how central this hub is to the overall network. Al Amerat has grown as a residential area on Muscat's southern edge, and this route provides a direct public transit link for its residents. As with Route 2, only the confirmed endpoints for Route 5 were available in the sources checked — a full stop-by-stop breakdown wasn't found. If you use this route regularly, the Mwasalat app will have the most current, complete stop list. Muscat Bus Route 5 Fare and Tips Standard Mwasalat fares apply, generally 200-500 baisa depending on distance. Given Al Amerat's distance from central Muscat, expect…

Muscat Bus 6: Best Complete Guide - Al Khoud to Sultan Qaboos University Muscat Bus 6 is a loop route connecting Al Khoud to Sultan Qaboos University, Oman's largest and most prominent public university. Muscat Bus Route 6 is the primary Mwasalat service for students and staff needing regular access to the SQU campus.   About Muscat Bus 6 Route 6 starts and ends in Al Khoud, looping through Al Khoud B, the Al Nadi Roundabout, and past the Sultan Qaboos Mosque before reaching Al Khoudh Souq — a traditional market — and finally Sultan Qaboos University itself. With 19 stops and a total trip time of about 41 minutes, it's a moderately long loop that serves both the university community and local Al Khoud residents. Given its direct university connection, Route 6 is one of the more heavily used routes among Muscat's student population, and it's worth noting that Mwasalat has occasionally suspended this route (along with Routes 7, 9, and 10) during severe weather event…

Muscat Bus 9: Best Complete Guide - Azaiba to Misfa Industrial Area Muscat Bus 9 connects Azaiba Bus Station to Misfa Industrial Area, covering 30 stops over approximately 58 minutes. Muscat Bus Route 9 is one of the longer local routes in the Mwasalat network, primarily serving workers commuting to Misfa's industrial employers.   About Muscat Bus 9 With 30 stops and nearly an hour of total travel time, Route 9 covers substantial ground between Azaiba and the Misfa Industrial Area. Given that it shares its starting point with the Azaiba–Ghubra–Bawshar local loop documented in our earlier Muscat guide, there's likely some overlap in the districts both routes pass through, though the full stop-by-stop list for Route 9 specifically wasn't confirmed in available sources. Muscat Bus Route 9 Fare and Tips Standard Mwasalat fares apply. Given the route's length (30 stops, ~58 minutes), fares toward the higher end of the 200-500 baisa range are likely for the full trip. If…

Muscat Bus 10: Best Complete Guide - Al Mabilah to Burj Al Sahwa via Al Seeb Souq & Al Mouj Muscat Bus 10 connects Al Mabilah to Burj Al Sahwa, passing through Al Seeb Souq, Al Mawalih South, and Al Mouj — one of Muscat's most notable waterfront residential and leisure developments. Muscat Bus Route 10 is one of the few routes offering direct access to Al Mouj by public bus. About Muscat Bus 10 Al Mouj is a large mixed-use waterfront development featuring a marina, golf course, and residential communities, and Route 10 is specifically noted as the bus line serving this area according to tourism guides covering Muscat's public transit options. From Al Mabilah, the route passes through Al Seeb Souq — a traditional market in the Seeb area — before continuing to Al Mawalih South and Al Mouj, finishing at Burj Al Sahwa, a well-known roundabout and navigational landmark used widely across Mwasalat's route descriptions. Muscat Bus Route 10 Fare and Tips Standard Mwasalat fare…

Muscat Bus AM1: Best Complete Guide - Al Mouj to Muscat City Centre Muscat Bus AM1 is Mwasalat's shortest confirmed route, connecting Al Mouj directly to Muscat City Centre over just 4 kilometers and 2 stops. Muscat Bus Route AM1 is a quick, dedicated shuttle-style link between this waterfront community and one of Muscat's major shopping destinations. About Muscat Bus AM1 With only 2 stops, Route AM1 functions less like a typical local bus route and more like a direct shuttle, reflecting the specific, focused travel need between Al Mouj residents and Muscat City Centre. This makes it one of the simplest, most predictable routes in the entire Mwasalat network — there's little ambiguity about where the bus is going or how long the trip will take. Muscat Bus Route AM1 Fare and Tips Given the short distance, Route AM1 likely falls at the lower end of Mwasalat's standard 200-500 baisa fare range, though exact pricing should be confirmed via the app. This is a convenient option …

Muscat Bus 202: Best Complete Guide - Muscat to Abu Dhabi via Buraimi & Al Ain   Dear All, Muscat Bus 202 is Mwasalat's international intercity service connecting Muscat to Abu Dhabi in the UAE, operated in cooperation with Capital Express and passing through Buraimi and Al Ain along the way. Muscat Bus Route 202 is a genuinely long journey — around 9 hours outbound — making it a budget alternative to flying for travelers not in a rush. About Muscat Bus 202 Route 202 departs Azaiba Bus Station early in the morning, stopping at Muscat International Airport and Burj Sahwa before crossing into the interior of Oman toward the UAE border at Buraimi. After clearing the border area, the route continues into the UAE via Al Ain, finally reaching Abu Dhabi Bus Station in the evening. The return journey follows a similar path in reverse, departing Abu Dhabi late morning and arriving back in Muscat at night. Muscat Bus Route 202 Schedule Direction Departure Arrival…