There are 5 ways to get from Port Jackson to Sydney by ferry, bus, taxi, car, or foot
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry F9
23 min$7–20Line 100 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Military Rd At Raglan St to Lang Park, York Stbus 100
26 min$1–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Port Jackson to Sydneytaxi 17.8 km
22 min$45–60Drive 17.8 km
- Drive from Port Jackson to Sydneycar 17.8 km
22 min$4–5Walk
- Take the foot from Port Jackson to Sydneywalk 12.3 km
1h 7m
Port Jackson to Sydney by ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Jackson to Sydney is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Port Jackson to Sydney is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Jackson to Sydney. However, there are services departing from Middle Head Rd Opp Balmoral Naval Hospital and arriving at Lang Park, York St via Military Rd At Raglan St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Watsons Bay Wharf and arriving at Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
The distance between Port Jackson and Sydney is 10 km. The road distance is 17.8 km.
The best way to get from Port Jackson to Sydney without a car is to ferry which takes 23 min and costs $7 - $20.
The ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Port Jackson to Sydney bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Military Rd At Raglan St station.
Port Jackson to Sydney bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Lang Park, York St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Jackson to Sydney is 18 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Port Jackson to Sydney.
What companies run services between Port Jackson, NSW, Australia and Sydney, 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 Military Rd At Raglan St to Lang Park, York St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 21 min.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Military Rd At Raglan St to Lang Park, York St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
- Phone
- +61 2 9206 1111
- sydney@captaincook.com.au
- Website
- captaincook.com.au
Ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.captaincook.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Manly Warringah Cabs
- Phone
- +61 9972 5600
- Website
- manlycabs.com.au
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