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How to get fromSydney Opera House to Parramatta Riverby bus, ferry, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from St Mary's Cathedral, St Marys Rd to Victoria Rd Before Day Stbus bus 504
    39 min
    $2–4
  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry ferry F8 / ...
    39 min
    $7–10
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sydney Opera House to Parramatta Rivertaxi taxi 8.2 km
    10 min
    $28–35

Sydney Opera House to Parramatta River by foot and ferry

Calendar731Weekly Services
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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. Alternatively, Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 29 min.

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