The network: Transperth
Perth's public transport is run by Transperth, covering bus, train, ferry. You can plan any trip door-to-door with the official journey planner or in Google Maps.
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Tickets & how to pay: SmartRider
Tap on and off with a SmartRider card for the best fares; cash tickets are also available on buses and at stations.
See current SmartRider fares & details →
What it costs
Zone-based fares with free travel inside the central FTZ (Free Transit Zone) and on the CAT buses in Perth, Fremantle and Joondalup.
Handy apps
- Transperth app
- Google Maps
Local tips
- The free CAT buses loop through central Perth and Fremantle every few minutes.
- Tap on with SmartRider to ride free inside the Free Transit Zone.
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