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How to get fromMelbourne Zoo to Dandenong Rangesby tram, train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Zoo to Dandenong Ranges by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 58 tram, train, line 688 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to Flagstafftram tram 58
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff Station to Croydon Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rdbus bus 688
    2h 27m
    $18

  2. Drive 44.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne Zoo to Dandenong Rangescar car 44.1 km
    42 min
    $8–12

  3. Line 907 bus, line 688 bus

    1. Take the bus from St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus bus 907
    2. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus bus 688
    3h 24m
    $24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to Dandenong Rangestaxi taxi 44.1 km
    42 min
    $100–130

Melbourne Zoo to Dandenong Ranges by foot, tram, train, and bus

Calendar159Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia and Dandenong Ranges, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Melbourne Zoo to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd, Melbourne University/Grattan St, Carlton Gardens/Victoria St, St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 3h 24m.

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