Carpool and rideshare across Brisbane
Brisbane runs on long drives, from the Ipswich Motorway every weekday morning to the Bruce Highway every weekend. RideMates connects you with verified drivers heading the same way so you can split the cost of a daily commute from Ipswich, Caboolture, or Logan, share tolls on the M1 and Gateway, and grab seats on Friday-night runs to the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Byron.
Popular routes
Rides out of Brisbane
The routes drivers post most often. Tap through for live pricing, stops, and what to expect.
Brisbane
to Gold Coast
Brisbane
to Sunshine Coast
Brisbane
to Byron Bay
Brisbane
to Sydney
Brisbane
to Toowoomba
Brisbane
to Cairns
Brisbane
to Ipswich
Brisbane
to Caboolture
Brisbane
to Springfield
Airport runs
Brisbane Airport Carpool
Brisbane Airport (BNE) sits at Eagle Farm and Pinkenba, 13 km north-east of the CBD, with international at T1 and Qantas, Virgin, and Jetstar domestic at T2. Carpools split the Gateway Motorway toll and skip the $23 Airtrain or the $55 to $70 taxi.
From
Brisbane CBD
13 km via the Gateway Motorway or Kingsford Smith Drive, around 15 minutes outside peak. The most-posted Brisbane Airport corridor.
Typical seat: $14 to $20
From
Gold Coast
85 km up the M1 and Gateway Motorway, around 1 hour. High supply on early-morning departures and late-night arrivals.
Typical seat: $30 to $45
From
Sunshine Coast
95 km down the Bruce Highway and Gateway Motorway, around 1h 15m. Drivers heading south for the day often post a seat to T1 or T2.
Typical seat: $32 to $48
From
Ipswich and Springfield
55 km via the Ipswich Motorway and Gateway, around 50 minutes. Common pickup for western-corridor flyers skipping the $80 taxi.
Typical seat: $22 to $32
Daily commute
Brisbane Commuter Corridors
The corridors carpoolers commute every weekday. Recurring rides at peak hour mean you can find a regular driver instead of paying every fare from scratch.
Ipswich
to Brisbane CBD
40 km along the Ipswich Motorway, around 40 minutes outside peak. Queensland's busiest western commuter corridor, with recurring 6am to 9am rides every weekday.
Typical seat: $14 to $20
Caboolture
to Brisbane CBD
45 km down the Bruce Highway, around 50 minutes outside peak. The northern equivalent of Mandurah, with high recurring carpool supply morning and evening.
Typical seat: $14 to $20
Logan
to Brisbane CBD
25 km up the Pacific Motorway, around 30 minutes outside peak. Logan and Beenleigh commuters fill recurring weekday seats on the M1 corridor.
Typical seat: $10 to $15
Springfield
to Brisbane CBD
30 km along the Centenary Motorway, around 35 minutes outside peak. Springfield Central, Greater Springfield, and Forest Lake commuters post recurring rides into the CBD.
Typical seat: $12 to $18
Redcliffe
to Brisbane CBD
30 km via the Houghton Highway and Gateway, around 35 minutes. Peninsula commuters share the run when the Redcliffe Line train doesn't line up.
Typical seat: $10 to $15
Why Brisbane
Built for the way Brisbane moves
Daily commute carpools across South East Queensland
Ipswich Motorway from the west, Bruce Highway from the north, Pacific Motorway from the south. Recurring weekday rides into the CBD on every major corridor.
M1 and Gateway without the tolls
Gateway, Clem7, Legacy Way, Airport Link. Tolls stack up fast in Brisbane. Split them with two or three passengers and the run to the Gold Coast suddenly costs nothing.
Weekend coast trips, sorted
Almost every Friday afternoon there are dozens of rides heading to Byron, Burleigh, and Noosa. Passenger spots go fast, but so do driver listings.
Brisbane Airport without the surge
BNE is one of the most requested pickup points on RideMates. Share the Gateway toll and the fuel with someone on your flight, no $23 Airtrain transfer required.
Coverage
Rides from every corner of Brisbane
Drivers post rides from across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs, including:
FAQ
Brisbane carpooling questions
Can I find a daily commuter carpool in Brisbane?
Yes. Recurring weekday rides run on the Ipswich Motorway from Ipswich and Springfield, the Bruce Highway from Caboolture and Redcliffe, and the Pacific Motorway from Logan and Beenleigh. Filter by 'Recurring' in the app to find drivers commuting on your schedule.
How much is a carpool to work in Brisbane?
Most Brisbane commuter carpools sit between $10 and $20 per seat depending on distance. Logan to CBD is around $10 to $15, Ipswich to CBD around $14 to $20, and Caboolture to CBD around $14 to $20.
Can I carpool from Brisbane to the Gold Coast?
Yes. Brisbane to Gold Coast is one of the most popular routes on RideMates. Short-distance rides like this hit the $10 minimum driver seat price, so passengers typically pay around $12 to $14 per seat.
How much does a rideshare from Brisbane to Sydney cost?
Brisbane to Sydney carpools typically cost $58 to $78 per seat. That's well under half the cost of a Greyhound bus and cheaper than most last-minute flights.
Are there rides to Brisbane Airport?
Yes. Drivers regularly post rides to and from Brisbane Airport, particularly from the CBD, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Ipswich corridors. Search 'Brisbane Airport' in the app and filter by your flight time.
Is RideMates available in regional Queensland?
Yes. Drivers post rides from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Hervey Bay, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville, and Cairns.
How do I verify a driver?
Every RideMates driver can complete identity verification with a government ID and selfie. Verified drivers show a blue tick. You can also see their rating and reviews from previous passengers.
Further reading
More on rideshare in Brisbane
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