What is the cheapest way to get from Port Jackson to Sydney?

The cheapest way to get from Port Jackson to Sydney is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Jackson to Sydney?

The fastest way to get from Port Jackson to Sydney is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct ferry between Port Jackson and Sydney?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Watsons Bay Wharf and arriving at Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Port Jackson to Sydney?

The distance between Port Jackson and Sydney is 7 km. The road distance is 10.6 km.

How do I travel from Port Jackson to Sydney without a car?

The best way to get from Port Jackson to Sydney without a car is to ferry which takes 23 min and costs $7 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Port Jackson to Sydney?

The ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Can I drive from Port Jackson to Sydney?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Jackson to Sydney is 11 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Port Jackson to Sydney.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 5298+ hotels available in Sydney.

Port Jackson to Sydney - 4 ways to travel via ferry, taxi, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Jackson to Sydney by ferry, taxi, car, or bus

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry F9
23 min
$7–20
Drive 10.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Jackson to Sydneycar 10.6 km
13 min
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Jackson to Sydneytaxi 10.6 km
13 min
$35–45
Ferry, taxi, line 111 bus
1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Manly, Wharf 3ferry
2. Take the taxi from Manly, Wharf 3 to Middle Head Rd Opp Balmoral Naval Hospitaltaxi
3. Take the bus from Middle Head Rd Opp Balmoral Naval Hospital to South Mosman Wharf, Musgrave Stbus 111
4. Take the ferry from South Mosman Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side Bferry F6
1h 17m
$48–73

Port Jackson to Sydney by ferry

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Distance: 7.4 km
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Port Jackson, NSW, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 23 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route hourly.

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