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How to get fromVaucluse to Sydney Opera Houseby ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Vaucluse to Sydney Opera House by ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry ferry F9
    31 min
    $7–20
  2. Line 324 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New South Head Rd At Captain Pipers Rd to Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Hickson Rdbus bus 324
    1h 11m
    $4–6
  3. Line 324 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from New South Head Rd At Captain Pipers Rd to New South Head Rd At Elanora Stbus bus 324 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Rose Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry ferry F9
    37 min
    $11–16
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vaucluse to Sydney Opera Housetaxi taxi 10.6 km
    12 min
    $35–45
  5. Line 325 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fitzwilliam Rd At Burrabirra Av to New South Head Rd At Elanora Stbus bus 325 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Rose Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry ferry F9
    41 min
    $11–16

Vaucluse to Sydney Opera House by ferry and foot

Calendar433Weekly Services
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 23 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from New South Head Rd At Captain Pipers Rd to Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Hickson Rd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 49 min.

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