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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Parramatta River is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $28 - $35.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Mary's Cathedral, St Marys Rd and arriving at Victoria Rd Before Day St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A and arriving at Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Sydney Opera House to Parramatta River without a car is to ferry which takes 30 min and costs $7 - $9.

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

The ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Sydney Opera House to Parramatta River bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from St Mary's Cathedral, St Marys Rd station.

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

Sydney Opera House to Parramatta River bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Victoria Rd Before Day St station.

Where can I stay near Parramatta River?

There are 5392+ hotels available in Parramatta River.

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

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

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F3 / ...
30 min
$7–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Mary's Cathedral, St Marys Rd to Victoria Rd Before Day Stbus 504
39 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney Opera House to Parramatta Rivertaxi 8.2 km
10 min
$28–35

Sydney Opera House to Parramatta River by foot and ferry

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Distance: 7.7 km
Duration: 30 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from St Mary's Cathedral, St Marys Rd to Victoria Rd Before Day St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 18 min. Busways also services this route every 20 minutes.

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