What is the cheapest way to get from Parramatta River to Sydney Opera House?

The cheapest way to get from Parramatta River to Sydney Opera House is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Parramatta River to Sydney Opera House?

The fastest way to get from Parramatta River to Sydney Opera House is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $27 - $33.

Is there a direct bus between Parramatta River and Sydney Opera House?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Victoria Rd Before Day St and arriving at Hyde Park, Park St, Stand B. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Parramatta River and Sydney Opera House?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A and arriving at Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Parramatta River to Sydney Opera House?

The distance between Parramatta River and Sydney Opera House is 8 km.

How do I travel from Parramatta River to Sydney Opera House without a car?

The best way to get from Parramatta River to Sydney Opera House without a car is to ferry which takes 31 min and costs $7 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Parramatta River to Sydney Opera House?

The ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Parramatta River to Sydney Opera House bus from?

Parramatta River to Sydney Opera House bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Victoria Rd Before Day St station.

Where does the Parramatta River to Sydney Opera House bus arrive?

Parramatta River to Sydney Opera House bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Hyde Park, Park St, Stand B station.

Where can I stay near Sydney Opera House?

There are 5298+ hotels available in Sydney Opera House.

Parramatta River to Sydney Opera House - 3 ways to travel via ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Parramatta River to Sydney Opera House by ferry, bus, or taxi

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side Aferry F3 / ...
31 min
$7–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Rd Before Day St to Hyde Park, Park St, Stand Bbus 506 / ...
39 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Parramatta River to Sydney Opera Housetaxi 7.9 km
10 min
$27–33

Parramatta River to Sydney Opera House by ferry and foot

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Distance: 7.7 km
Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Parramatta River, NSW, Australia and Sydney Opera House, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Busways operates a bus from Victoria Rd Before Day St to Hyde Park, Park St, Stand B every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 16 min. Transit Systems also services this route every 15 minutes.

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