How to get from St Kilda to Rod Laver Arena by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from St Kilda to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne: take the 246 bus from National Theatre/Barkly St (St Kilda) station to Swan St/Punt Rd (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

33minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 246
246
Walk to Rod Laver Arena
Leaves from National Theatre/Barkly St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    National Theatre/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    ID 909
    380 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Clifton Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swan St/Punt Rd (Melbourne City)
    ID 925
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rod Laver Arena
    Walk to
    Rod Laver Arena
    Olympic Boulevard
    940 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By tram

Take one direct tram from St Kilda to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne: take the 16 tram from 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda) station to 17-Grant St-Police Memorial/St Kilda Rd (Southbank) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

35minA$5.30
Tram - 16
16
Walk to Rod Laver Arena
Leaves from 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    St Kilda
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    17-Grant St-Police Memorial/St Kilda Rd (Southbank)
    ID 19681
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rod Laver Arena
    Walk to
    Rod Laver Arena
    Olympic Boulevard
    1.03 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Kilda to Rod Laver Arena

The distance between St Kilda, Melbourne and Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne is approximately 6.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Kilda to Rod Laver Arena by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to St Kilda

St Kilda is located at St Kilda, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to St Kilda:

  • Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
  • Alfred Sq/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
  • Alfred Square/The Esplanade (St Kilda)

Public transport stations close to Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

Rod Laver Arena is located at Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 7c-Mcg Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Rod Laver Arena:

  • Rowena Pde/Punt Rd (Richmond)
  • Anderson St/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)
  • Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond)

Related Routes

By tram

Take one direct tram from St Kilda to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne: take the 16 tram from 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda) station to 17-Grant St-Police Memorial/St Kilda Rd (Southbank) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

35minA$5.30
Tram - 16
16
Walk to Rod Laver Arena
Leaves from 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    St Kilda
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    17-Grant St-Police Memorial/St Kilda Rd (Southbank)
    ID 19681
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rod Laver Arena
    Walk to
    Rod Laver Arena
    Olympic Boulevard
    1.03 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Kilda to Rod Laver Arena?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 246.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St Kilda to Rod Laver Arena?

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct bus between St Kilda and Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from St Kilda to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne in 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from St Kilda to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne?

    The 246 bus line goes from National Theatre/Barkly St (St Kilda) station near St Kilda to Clifton Hill station near Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from St Kilda to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between St Kilda and Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne by bus is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near St Kilda to get to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne?

    Get on the 246 bus from the National Theatre/Barkly St (St Kilda) stop near St Kilda in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between St Kilda and Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Rod Laver Arena stop, which is closest to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from St Kilda to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne?

    The first bus from St Kilda to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne is Elsternwick - Clifton Hill. It leaves the National Theatre/Barkly St (St Kilda) stop at 02:07.

  • When is the first train from St Kilda to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne?

    The first train from St Kilda to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne is Sandringham - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Balaclava station at 02:34.

  • How much is the bus fare from St Kilda to Rod Laver Arena?

    The ride from St Kilda to Rod Laver Arena costs A$5.30.

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