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How to get fromAirport West to Rod Laver Arenaby tram, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Airport West to Rod Laver Arena by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 59 tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Hawker St/Matthews Ave #57 to Fletcher St/Napier St #41tram tram 59
    2. Take the train from Essendon Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain train Craigieburn
    1h 3m
    $12

  2. Drive 15.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Airport West to Rod Laver Arenacar car 15.4 km
    17 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 477 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from King St/Matthews Ave to Essendon Station/Russell Stbus bus 477
    2. Take the train from Essendon Station to Parliament Stationtrain train Craigieburn
    1h 16m
    $12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Airport West to Rod Laver Arenataxi taxi 15.4 km
    17 min
    $45–55

  5. Line 59 tram via Rod Laver Arena/MCG Gates 1-3 #7B

    1. Take the tram from Hawker St/Matthews Ave #57 to Flinders Streettram tram 59
    1h 11m
    $12

  6. Line 59 tram

    1. Take the tram from Hawker St/Matthews Ave #57 to Flinders Streettram tram 59
    1h 12m
    $6

Airport West to Rod Laver Arena by tram, train, and foot

Calendar512Weekly Services
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Airport West, VIC, Australia and Rod Laver Arena, VIC, Australia?

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Hawker St/Matthews Ave #57 to Flinders Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 52 min.

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