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How to get fromRye to Apollo Bayby car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Rye to Apollo Bay by car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, bus

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    1. Take the car ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Queenscliff Marina/Wharf St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus bus 56
    3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus bus
    6h 36m
    $20–46

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Queenscliff to Apollo Baycar car
    2h 56m
    $36–57

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  • Distance: 176.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Rye, VIC, Australia and Apollo Bay, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Rye to Apollo Bay. However, you can drive to Sorrento, take the car ferry to Queenscliff, drive to Queenscliff Marina/Wharf St, take the bus to Geelong Station/Railway Tce, then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rye to Apollo Bay via Sorrento and Queenscliff in around 2h 56m.

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