Welcome to your essential guide on Ara Damansara LRT Station. We’ve got all the details on how to make your journey to and from Ara Damansara smooth and hassle-free.
Learn about train schedules, how to come here, and the buildings and landmarks nearby the station that you can walk to. Let’s go.
About Ara Damansara LRT Station, Petaling Jaya
Ara Damansara Light Rapid Transit station is part of Malaysia’s Kelana Jaya Line, previously known as the Putra LRT. The code for the station within the Rapid KL network is KJ26.
The station opened in 2016 as part of the extension of the Kelana Jaya Line. Like most other LRT stations in Klang Valley, the station is elevated and is built with an island architecture.
The station is proceeded by Lembah Subang, also roughly near Ara Damansara. The station after Ara Damansara is Glenmarie, with the train travelling towards USJ and terminating at Putra Heights.
Ara Damansara LRT station is also one of the larger ones within the Petaling Jaya area, boosting many facilities such as park-and-ride and extensive bus services.
It is not to be confused with the MRT line. Ara Damansara, unfortunately, is not served by any of the MRT lines.
In the future, it will have the Damansara Idaman station – part of the LRT3 or Shah Alam Line.
How To Get To Ara Damansara LRT
There are many ways to make it to Ara Damansara LRT station. You can drive here, ride a bus, and arrive here by riding the LRT.
Driving
Ara Damansara LRT station is easy to spot – right along the Subang Airport Road. You can use Waze or Google Maps to get directions to the station directly.
However, I found it easier to navigate to Perla, a condo project beside the station. The reason? The location brings me close to the entrance of the parking.
The parking entrance is rather hard to spot, as it is slightly further away from the station’s main entrance.
Bus
There are bus routes that you can hop on to reach Ara Damansara LRT.
The popular route is the 772 route, connecting Ara Damansara LRT to:
- Various housing estates (Taman) within the Subang area
- Subang Airport
- Destinations around the Federal Highway
The bus route starts from the Central Market (Pasar Seni), travelling along the Federal Highway, before terminating at Subang Suria Mah Sing.
LRT
You can ride the LRT Kelana Jaya Line to arrive at LRT Ara Damansara station. Trains are frequent and on time, allowing you to plan your travels easily.
If you are riding from KL’s main transport hub, KL Sentral, you are 10 stations away and travelling towards Putra Heights.
If you are travelling from KLCC, there will be 14 stations before you make it here. Journey time may take up to 1 hour.
Take note when your train is at Lembah Subang or Glenmarie station, closest to Ara Damansara LRT.
Opening Times, First & Last Train
- Mon – Sat: 6:00 AM – 11:40 PM
- Sunday/ Public Holiday: 6:00 AM – 11:05 PM
The first train runs at 6 AM in the morning every day. The last train differs slightly:
- Monday – Saturday: 12:32 AM
- Sunday/ Public Holiday: 12:14 AM
Train Schedule
Trains are on time, and operations are efficient. Trains should reach the platforms every few minutes, with the duration longer on weekends and off-peak hours:
| Monday to Friday | Frequency (minutes) |
| 6:00 am – 7:00 am | 4 |
| 7:00 am – 9:00 am | 4 |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | 7 |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | 4 |
| 7:00 pm – 12:00 am | 7 |
| Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday | Frequency (minutes) |
| 6:00 am – 12:00 am | 7 |
Facilities
As one of the larger LRT stations in the area, Ara Damansara LRT is quite well equipped to serve the area well.
Park & Ride
The station has a great Park and Ride set-up, with 817 parking bays. You can choose between open-air parking and also roofed parking.
Open-air parking is free, with bays usually taken up pretty quickly. The covered parking is paid.
The covered parking is underneath Perla, the condominium project beside the LRT station. There are plenty of bays here, although the lighting can be a bit of a challenge.
Parking charges start at RM4.30 per entry, with fees rising to RM5.30 for overnight parking. The parking machine accepts credit/debit cards, as well as TouchnGo.
Once you park, you can walk on the covered walkway to reach the platform. Walking from the furthest parking point may take you 5-7 minutes. There’s also a lift to help you shorten the walking journey.
Ticket Machines
There are several of your regular LRT ticket machines in the station. They are functional and should help you get single journey tokens easily.
However, for other transactions, you must go to the staffed counter. There are no TouchnGo top-up machines.
Mini Mart
Around the arrival and departure gates, there are several shops that you can drop by for quick pick-ups.
There is a MyNews mart, as well as some fruit shops and a small bakery. The options here are not going to match bigger LRT or MRT stations, but they should help deal with basic needs well.
Beam Scooter Station
One issue with Ara Damansara LRT station is its relative distance from major commercial areas. It is not too far away, but walking to it may be a chore, especially if you are coming from places such as Citta Mall or Oasis Damansara.
Fortunately, there’s a Beam scooter station. You at least have the option to rent scooters here and use them to travel back and forth from the station. Renting is affordable, costing as low as RM1.50 to start.
Grab Pickup Point
Suppose you have arrived at the LRT station and need a pickup. Ara Damansara LRT has a rather large pickup point where cars can swing by easily. Busses also stop here.
There is only one pick-up point at the station, making it easy and not confusing for many. The pickup point also functions as a drop-off point.
If you need to call for e-hailing, there is also a Grab pickup point at the entrance. This should make meeting up with your driver easy.
Buildings Within Walking Distance From Station
Ara Damansara is within short walking distance of the following buildings and spots:
Evolve Concept Mall: One of the malls in Ara Damansara, although it pales in comparison to Citta Mall. There is, however, a large sports complex and car dealership inside.
Dana 1 Commercial Center: If you need a hotel to stay in Ara Damansara, you can find two here – Z hotel and The Verve.
Perla: A condominum project with access bridge to Ara Damansara LRT station.
Pacific Place: A mixed development project combining commercial units at the bottom and residential units at the higher floors. It is also near the Evolve Concept Mall.
Peremba Square: The station connects with Peremba Square through a sky bridge that crosses over the Subang airport road.
PPR Lembah Subang: A public housing project, many of the commuters that use the station may have come from here.
Here are some other buildings and locations that may be a bit further but still walkable to reach:
Citta Mall: An open-air, local mall serving Ara Damansara folks with plenty of food, shopping and entertainment options.
Ara Tre Residences: A low-density condominium project with premium living.
Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur: An international school focusing on teaching Japanese national curriculum.
Urbana Residences: A low-density condominium project with premium living.
Nova Saujana: A low-density condominium project with premium living. Has commercial shops on the ground floor.
Oasis Damansara: One of the major office, commercial and entertainment areas in Ara Damansara. Sime Darby’s headquarters office is nearby.
FAQ
What Are The Closest Stations To Ara Damansara LRT?
Glenmarie, and Lembah Subang.
What Are Other LRT Stations Near Ara Damansara?
- Kelana Jaya (Kelana Jaya Line),
- Subang Jaya (KTM Seremban Line),
- Bandar Utama MRT (MRT Kajang- Sungai Buloh Line)
What Other Train Lines Stop Near Ara Damansara?
The closest operating train line would be the MRT Kajang-Sungai Buloh line. The Bandar Utama MRT station is about 15 minutes drive away.
In the future, the nearest station would be the Damansara Idaman station. This is part of the Shah Alam line, scheduled to open and operate in 2025.
Nearest Bus Stop To Ara Damansara LRT?
Ara Damansara LRT itself has a bus stop. Take the 772 bus line to reach this station.
Is There An Ara Damansara MRT station?
No.
What Time Is the Last Train?
- Monday – Saturday: 12:32 AM
- Sunday/ Public Holiday: 12:14 AM
Ara Damansara LRT Station: Efficient Way To Travel To And From
If you are looking for ways to travel in and out of Ara Damansara on public transport, the LRT is a great choice.
Suppose you made it here and are looking for some activities to do. What about food hunting here?
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