How to get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to RMIT University by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to RMIT University in Melbourne, take the 478 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 7-Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

57minA$5.30
Bus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Walk to RMIT University
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 42275
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    7-Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17871
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to RMIT University
    Walk to
    RMIT University
    Elizabeth Street
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to RMIT University in Melbourne, take the 901 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Broadmeadows station to Melbourne Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to RMIT University
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47997
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Broadmeadows
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to RMIT University
    Walk to
    RMIT University
    Elizabeth Street
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to RMIT University

The distance between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport), Melbourne and RMIT University, Melbourne is approximately 20.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to RMIT University by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) is located at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport):

  • Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Public transport stations close to RMIT University, Melbourne

RMIT University is located at Elizabeth Street, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to RMIT University:

  • La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • A'Beckett St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to RMIT University in Melbourne, take the 901 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Broadmeadows station to Melbourne Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to RMIT University
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47997
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Broadmeadows
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to RMIT University
    Walk to
    RMIT University
    Elizabeth Street
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to RMIT University?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to RMIT University?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) and RMIT University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to RMIT University?

    The 478 bus line goes from Airport West Sc station near Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station near RMIT University in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to RMIT University by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) in Melbourne Airport - Bal and RMIT University in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to get to RMIT University?

    Get on the 478 bus from the Airport West Sc stop near Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) in Melbourne Airport - Bal.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) and RMIT University?

    Get off the bus at the Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station, which is closest to RMIT University in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to RMIT University?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to RMIT University costs A$5.30.

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