Carpool and rideshare across Canberra
Canberra empties out every Friday and fills back up every Sunday. Public servants, ANU students, and weekend commuters keep the Hume and Federal Highways busy. RideMates connects you with drivers heading the same way so you can share fuel on every sitting week and holiday run.
Popular routes
Rides out of Canberra
The routes drivers post most often. Tap through for live pricing, stops, and what to expect.
Canberra
to Sydney
Canberra
to Melbourne
Canberra
to Wollongong
Canberra
to Batemans Bay
Canberra
to Newcastle
Why Canberra
Built for the way Canberra moves
Sitting week supply
Parliamentary sitting weeks mean dozens of Friday afternoon Canberra-to-Sydney and Canberra-to-Melbourne rides. Plenty of options.
ANU student corridor
ANU and UC students run carpools home most weekends during semester. Recurring rides to Sydney, Wollongong, and coastal NSW.
Weekend coastal escapes
Batemans Bay, Jervis Bay, Narooma. Canberrans weekend at the south coast, and carpools run every Friday from Civic.
Coverage
Rides from every corner of Canberra
Drivers post rides from across Canberra and surrounding suburbs, including:
FAQ
Canberra carpooling questions
How do I find a carpool in Canberra?
Open the RideMates app, enter your pickup suburb (Civic, Belconnen, Woden, etc.) and destination. You'll see every driver heading that way.
How much is a Canberra to Sydney carpool?
Typical seats cost $18 to $25, cheaper than the Xplorer train and under half the price of a flight.
Are there regular commuter rides within Canberra?
RideMates is primarily for intercity and interstate rides. For intra-Canberra transport, ACTION buses and Light Rail cover most of the city.
Is it safe?
Drivers can verify with a government ID and selfie. You can see ratings and reviews from past passengers before booking.
Further reading
More on rideshare in Canberra
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