Carpool and rideshare across Melbourne
Melbourne is Australia's sprawl champion, and public transport doesn't reach half the places Melburnians actually want to go. RideMates connects you with drivers heading the same direction so you can split fuel on the Monash, the Hume, and every coast run to Torquay, Lorne, and beyond.
Popular routes
Rides out of Melbourne
The routes drivers post most often. Tap through for live pricing, stops, and what to expect.
Melbourne
to Sydney
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to Adelaide
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to Canberra
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to Geelong
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to Ballarat
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to Bendigo
Why Melbourne
Built for the way Melbourne moves
Festival runs made easy
Meredith, Pitch, Beyond the Valley, Falls. Carpools fill fast but they're the cheapest way to get out there and back without paying $300 for a regional taxi home.
Real coverage past the tram network
Trams and Metro only take you so far. RideMates drivers post rides from every outer suburb, so you can reach the eastern, northern, and western corridors without two buses and a train.
Great Ocean Road without renting a car
Lorne, Apollo Bay, Port Campbell. Jump in with someone already making the trip instead of dropping $300 a day on a hire car.
Coverage
Rides from every corner of Melbourne
Drivers post rides from across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, including:
FAQ
Melbourne carpooling questions
How do I find a carpool in Melbourne?
Open the RideMates app, enter your pickup suburb and destination, and filter by date. You'll see every ride heading that way, plus driver ratings, car details, and the price per seat.
How much is a rideshare from Melbourne to Sydney?
Most Melbourne to Sydney RideMates carpools cost between $55 and $75 per seat. Drivers keep 100% of what they set, and there's no surge pricing.
Can I catch a RideMates to a Victorian festival?
Yes. Drivers post rides to Meredith, Beyond the Valley, Pitch Music Festival, Falls, Groovin the Moo, and regular weekend trips to Lorne, Torquay, and Apollo Bay.
Does RideMates work for daily commutes?
Yes. Drivers post recurring commuter rides between the outer suburbs and the CBD. Passengers can filter by departure time to find rides that match their schedule.
Further reading
More on rideshare in Melbourne
Carpool in other Australian cities
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