What is the cheapest way to get from La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo?

The fastest way to get from La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between La Trobe University and Melbourne Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo. However, there are services departing from La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Dr and arriving at Dawson St Police Complex/Dawson St via Westgarth St/High St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

Is there a direct train between La Trobe University and Melbourne Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo. However, there are services departing from La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 and arriving at State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 via Bourke St/William St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo?

The distance between La Trobe University and Melbourne Zoo is 20 km. The road distance is 15.7 km.

How do I travel from La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to line 561 bus and line 58 tram which takes 1h 18m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo bus from?

La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Dr station.

Where do I catch the La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo train from?

La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 station.

Where does the La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo bus arrive?

La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at High St/Westgarth St station.

Where does the La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo train arrive?

La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Queen St/Bourke St #4 station.

Can I drive from La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo is 16 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Zoo?

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There are 5 ways to get from La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Line 561 bus, line 58 tram
best
1. Take the bus from La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Dr to Bell St/Sussex Stbus 561
2. Take the tram from Bell St/Melville Rd #45 to State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25tram 58
1h 18m
$12
Drive 15.7 km
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1. Drive from La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoocar 15.7 km
20 min
$3–4
Line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 to Queen St/Bourke St #4tram 86
1h 39m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from La Trobe University to Melbourne Zootaxi 15.7 km
20 min
$40–50
Line 250 bus, line 506 bus
1. Take the bus from La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Dr to High St/Westgarth Stbus 250
2. Take the bus from Westgarth St/High St to Dawson St Police Complex/Dawson Stbus 506
1h 31m
$12

La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo by foot, bus, and tram

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Distance: 19.5 km
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between La Trobe University, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia?

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 to Queen St/Bourke St #4 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from La Trobe University to Melbourne Zoo via La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Dr, High St/Westgarth St, Westgarth St/High St, and Dawson St Police Complex/Dawson St in around 1h 31m.

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