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How to get fromThe Rocks to Port Jacksonby ferry, taxi, car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from The Rocks to Port Jackson by ferry, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Watsons Bay WharfferryF9
    23 min
    $7–20
  2. Drive 17.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from The Rocks to Port Jacksoncar17.7 km
    22 min
    $4–5
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from The Rocks to Port Jacksontaxi17.7 km
    22 min
    $45–55
  4. Ferry, line 111 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B to South Mosman WharfferryF6
    2. Take the bus from South Mosman Wharf, Musgrave St to Balmoral Naval Hospital, Middle Head Rdbus111
    35 min
    $8–13

The Rocks to Port Jackson by ferry

Calendar411Weekly Ferries
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between The Rocks, NSW, Australia and Port Jackson, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Watsons Bay Wharf hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 23 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route hourly.

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