Town in Northern Territory, Australia
Getting around Alice Springs
How to get around Alice Springs
The central area is walkable, but sights, ranges and Uluru need a car or tour. Public buses are infrequent; taxis cover short trips.
Ways to get around Alice Springs
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Springs bus | A$3 flat | Limited routes and evening service |
| Taxi | About A$18–30 for 5 km | Book ahead; ranks in the center |
| Rental car or 4WD | From about A$80 a day | Needed for West MacDonnell Ranges and Uluru |
Taxis in Alice Springs
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Local taxis only; book ahead for evenings and the airport. Check the Uber app in case it operates.
Arriving in Alice Springs
Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
About 15 km south; taxi roughly A$35–50, or the airport shuttle bus for about A$20.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not suited: heat, distances and traffic. Cars or bikes work better.
- Driving: on the left. Visitors can drive on a valid foreign licence; carry an IDP or official English translation if it isn't in English.
- Onward travel in Australia: Distances are huge, so fly between capitals (Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar). Greyhound coaches run the east coast; long-distance trains are scenic but slow. Rent a car for the outback.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Alice Springs?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Local taxis only; book ahead for evenings and the airport. Check the Uber app in case it operates.
What's the best way to get around Alice Springs?
The central area is walkable, but sights, ranges and Uluru need a car or tour. Public buses are infrequent; taxis cover short trips.
How do I get from the airport to Alice Springs?
About 15 km south; taxi roughly A$35–50, or the airport shuttle bus for about A$20.
Is Alice Springs walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Greyhound Australia
- Journey Beyond Rail (The Ghan, Indian Pacific)
- Transport for NSW (NSW TrainLink)
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Northern Territory Government
- Alice Springs Airport
- Tourism NT: Alice Springs
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