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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne Stby bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St by bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, line 96 tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus City - Melbourne Airport
    2. Take the tram from Spencer St/Bourke St #1 to Moor St/Nicholson St #12tram tram 96
    57 min
    $34

  2. Drive 19.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne Stcar car 19.9 km
    19 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne Sttaxi taxi 19.9 km
    19 min
    $55–70

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne Strideshare rideshare 19.9 km
    19 min
    $23–29

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar763Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 23.9 km
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St. However, you can take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Spencer St/Bourke St #1, take the line 96 vehicle to Moor St/Nicholson St #12, then walk to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St.

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