Sydney’s well-oiled public transportation system makes it easy to travel within the city limits. The Sydney Transit Authority (STA) controls city buses, CityRail trains, and ferries; the network stops nearly everywhere. For information on any part of the STA system, call ☎13 15 00. Check prices for various passes, as they are frequently cheaper than paying multiple individual fares. The DayTripper ($16, ages 4-15 $8) grants unlimited use of Sydney ferries, local buses, and central CityRail lines. The TravelPass (Red $35, ages 4-15 $17.50; Green (two zones including Olympic Park and Manly) $43/21.50; Purple (premiere) $57/28.50) covers the four central zones and includes unlimited seven-day access to buses, trains, and ferries. The Sydney Pass includes unlimited use of buses, ferries, and Red Travelpass trains; round-trip Airport Link service; access to the Sydney, Bondi, and Parramatta Explorer buses; passage on Manly JetCats and Parramatta RiverCats; and discounts on selected Sydney attractions. (3-day pass $110, ages 4-15 $55, families $275; 5-day pass $145/70/360; 7-day pass $165/80/410.)
Buses do not automatically stop at all bus stops; hail them from the sidewalk as you would a taxi. (Pay as you board; fares from $1.80-$5.80; ask for senior and student concessions). Color-coded TravelTen ...more
Sydney’s CityRail train system (M-Th and Su from 4-5am to midnight, F-Sa from 5am to 1:30-2am, depending on the line; www.cityrail.info) runs from Bondi Junction in the east to the most distant corners ...more
STA green and gold ferries (www.sydneyferries.info) offer a scenic form of public transportation. Ferries leave from the Circular Quay wharves between the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge (daily 6am-midnight ...more
Because of the extensive public transport system, renting a car to tour the city isn’tt necessary, and it can be confusing to navigate Sydney’s numerous one-way streets. However, cars are useful ...more
Taxis (www.nswtaxi.org.au) can be hailed from virtually any street, although availability and frequency depend on the time and day of the week. Initial fare is $3 (surcharge with call-in request $1.60) ...more
Although biking is not the most popular option in Sydney’s busy streets, it’s a great way to take in lots of scenery. When combined with ferries, trains, and buses, it’s possible to use a bicycle ...more
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