There are 4 ways to get from Lara to Rod Laver Arena by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
1h 25m$7–20Train
- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
1h 26m$14–17Drive 60.8 km
- Drive from Lara to Rod Laver Arenacar 60.8 km
44 min$11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lara to Rod Laver Arenataxi 60.8 km
44 min$140–170
Lara to Rod Laver Arena by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lara to Rod Laver Arena is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Lara to Rod Laver Arena is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Lara station to Rod Laver Arena. However, there are services departing from Lara Station/Hicks St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lara station to Rod Laver Arena. However, there are services departing from Lara Station and arriving at Rod Laver Arena/MCG Gates 1-3 #7B via Flinders Street West/Flinders St #D6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Lara and Rod Laver Arena is 82 km. The road distance is 60.8 km.
The best way to get from Lara to Rod Laver Arena without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $7 - $21.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Lara to Rod Laver Arena, including transfers.
Lara to Rod Laver Arena bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lara Station/Hicks St.
Lara to Rod Laver Arena train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Lara Station.
The best way to get from Lara to Rod Laver Arena is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $7 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $18 and takes 1h 26m.
What companies run services between Lara, VIC, Australia and Rod Laver Arena, VIC, Australia?
V-Line Buses operates a bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice daily. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 51 min.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
13cabs
- Phone
- 13 2227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Geelong Taxi Network
- Phone
- 131008
- Website
- geelongtaxis.com.au
Bannockburn Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 5281 1777
- Website
- 131008.com
Geelong Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 (03) 4216 5348
- Website
- geelongtaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lara to Rod Laver Arena bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Lara to Rod Laver Arena train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lara to Rod Laver Arena is 61 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Lara to Rod Laver Arena.
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