What is the cheapest way to get from Swanston Street to Rod Laver Arena?

The cheapest way to get from Swanston Street to Rod Laver Arena is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanston Street to Rod Laver Arena?

The fastest way to get from Swanston Street to Rod Laver Arena is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $11 - $14.

Is there a direct train between Swanston Street and Rod Laver Arena?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Queensberry St/Swanston St #4 and arriving at Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd #14. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Swanston Street to Rod Laver Arena?

The distance between Swanston Street and Rod Laver Arena is 3 km.

How do I travel from Swanston Street to Rod Laver Arena without a car?

The best way to get from Swanston Street to Rod Laver Arena without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 27 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Swanston Street to Rod Laver Arena?

The line 1 tram from Queensberry St/Swanston St #4 to Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd #14 takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Swanston Street to Rod Laver Arena train from?

Swanston Street to Rod Laver Arena train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Queensberry St/Swanston St #4 station.

Where does the Swanston Street to Rod Laver Arena train arrive?

Swanston Street to Rod Laver Arena train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd #14 station.

Where can I stay near Rod Laver Arena?

There are 5301+ hotels available in Rod Laver Arena.

Swanston Street to Rod Laver Arena - 5 ways to travel via line 1 tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Swanston Street to Rod Laver Arena by tram, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Queensberry St/Swanston St #4 to Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd #14tram 1 / ...
27 min
$6
Line 1 tram, line 70 tram
1. Take the tram from Queensberry St/Swanston St #4 to Federation Square/Swanston St #13tram 1 / ...
2. Take the tram from Swanston St/Flinders St #5 to Rod Laver Arena/MCG Gates 1-3 #7Btram 70
27 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swanston Street to Rod Laver Arenataxi 2.5 km
3 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the foot from Swanston Street to Rod Laver Arenawalk 2.8 km
33 min
Line 6 tram
1. Take the tram from Queensberry St/Swanston St #4 to Grant St-Police Memorial/St Kilda Rd #17tram 16 / ...
29 min
$6

Swanston Street to Rod Laver Arena by tram and foot

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Distance: 3.1 km
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Swanston Street, VIC, Australia and Rod Laver Arena, VIC, Australia?

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Queensberry St/Swanston St #4 to Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd #14 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 12 min.

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