There are so many ways to get around Sydney! To use public transport including buses, trains, ferries and light rail in Sydney, you can either purchase an Opal card or use a credit card with tap-and-go functionality.
Public transport network
Options
Train, Metro, Bus, Light rail and Ferry
How to navigate
Transport NSW’s Trip Planner is your best resource for figuring out how to get from A to B. Just type in your location and destination, and it will tell you the quickest options and how much it will cost you. All NSW public transport appears in both Apple Maps and Google Maps too.
How to pay
Many Sydneysiders use an Opal Card, which you simply ‘tap on’ and ‘tap off’ at an Opal reader when you use public transport. You can purchase an Opal Card at Sydney Airport, as well as newsagents, post offices, convenience stores and supermarkets
But you don’t need an Opal Card if your American Express, Mastercard or Visa card accepts contactless payments. You can use these cards, or a contactless phone or watch, to tap on and tap off.
Trip planner
Other modes
Car
If you plan on taking day trips, hiring your own car is well worth it. But if you’re generally staying around the inner city, it might just slow you down and cost a lot in parking. There are short-term rental car services like GoGet and Uber Carshare which allow you to rent a car for hours rather than days.
Taxi & Rideshare
Sydney is well-serviced by taxis and rideshare operators like Uber. If you need to get somewhere specific in a hurry, a rideshare could be your best option.
