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Taking the bus is the slower method of transportation in comparison to the rail. However, buses in Sydney have a great hop-on, hop-off policy for those not sure of where to go or who simply want to tour the city at their own pace. Bus tickets can be purchased from the driver.

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Bus

Taking the bus is the slower method of transportation in comparison to the rail. However, buses in Sydney have a great hop-on, hop-off policy for those not sure of where to go or who simply want to tour the city at their own pace. Bus tickets can be purchased from the driver.

The buses in Sydney are operated by State Transit. Its contact information is as follows:

Tel: 131 500 or 02 9245 57777

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