Getting There
Getting around in Canberra
Canberra’s public transport system has two modes of transport: buses and light rail. https://www.transport.act.gov.au/ gives a journey planner.
MyWay+ is the ticketing system used to pay for both services. It offers a range of simple payment options. You can tap or scan your preferred option at the validators, such as Mastercard or Visa card, smartphone, smartwatch, MyWay+ in-app ticket, or a MyWay+ physical travel card. Concession holders are reminded to carry their proof of concession when travelling on bus and light rail services.
Getting to Canberra
AIR
Canberra is accessible by air. Global connections are limited but domestic connections include services from Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Coffs Harbour, Darwin, the Gold Coast, Hobart, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney. Canberra’s airport is located about 7km to the south-east of Canberra’s CBD and 15km to the south-east of the University of Canberra.
Transport Canberra runs bus route Rapid 3 with regular services between the Canberra Airport terminal through to the City interchange, Belconnen interchange, Cohen Street interchange to Spence Terminus, seven days a week including public holidays. The Rapid 3 route operates every 15 minutes throughout the day (weekdays) and every 30 minutes on weekends. The trip from Canberra Airport terminal to the City takes less than 20 minutes.
A ticket vending machine is located on the ground level at the Canberra Airport next to the baggage claim area. You can also purchase a paper ticket from the ticket vending machine. Taxis, rideshare services and hire cars are also available from the airport. provides more detail about hire cars.
BUS
Greyhound buses provide transport to Canberra from Sydney.
https://www.greyhound.com.au/buses/sydney-to-canberra provides more detail.
Murrays buses provide transport to Canberra from multiple locations.
https://www.murrays.com.au/express-services provides more detail.
