What is the cheapest way to get from Parramatta River to The Rocks?

The cheapest way to get from Parramatta River to The Rocks is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Parramatta River to The Rocks?

The fastest way to get from Parramatta River to The Rocks is to bus which takes 8 min and costs $2 - $4.

Is there a direct bus between Parramatta River and The Rocks?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montague St Before Darling St and arriving at Balmain East Wharf, Darling St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Parramatta River and The Rocks?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A and arriving at Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Parramatta River to The Rocks?

The distance between Parramatta River and The Rocks is 2 km.

How do I travel from Parramatta River to The Rocks without a car?

The best way to get from Parramatta River to The Rocks without a car is to bus which takes 8 min and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Parramatta River to The Rocks?

The bus from Montague St Before Darling St to Balmain East Wharf, Darling St takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Parramatta River to The Rocks bus from?

Parramatta River to The Rocks bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Montague St Before Darling St station.

Where does the Parramatta River to The Rocks bus arrive?

Parramatta River to The Rocks bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Balmain East Wharf, Darling St station.

Where can I stay near The Rocks?

There are 3246+ hotels available in The Rocks.

Parramatta River to The Rocks - 4 ways to travel via bus, ferry, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Parramatta River to The Rocks by bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Montague St Before Darling St to Balmain East Wharf, Darling Stbus 442
8 min
$2–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side Bferry F3
9 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Parramatta River to The Rockstaxi 8.2 km
10 min
$28–35
Walk
1. Take the foot from Parramatta River to The Rockswalk 7.7 km
1h 8m

Parramatta River to The Rocks by bus

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Distance: 1.7 km
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Parramatta River, NSW, Australia and The Rocks, NSW, Australia?

Transit Systems operates a bus from Montague St Before Darling St to Balmain East Wharf, Darling St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 8 min. Busways also services this route every 5 minutes. Alternatively, Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 9 min.

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