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How to get fromParramatta River to Sydney Opera Houseby ferry, bus, or taxi

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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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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side Aferry ferry F3 / ...
    31 min
    $7–10
  2. Line 441 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rowntree St After Curtis Rd to Andrewbus bus 441
    42 min
    $2–4
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Parramatta River to Sydney Opera Housetaxi taxi 7.9 km
    10 min
    $27–33

Parramatta River to Sydney Opera House by ferry and foot

Calendar644Weekly Services
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $7–10 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Rowntree St After Curtis Rd to Andrew hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 25 min.

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