Carpool and rideshare across Perth
Perth runs on long drives, from the Mitchell Freeway every weekday morning to the Kwinana, Albany, and Indian Ocean highways every weekend. RideMates connects you with verified drivers heading the same way so you can split the cost of a daily commute from Joondalup, Mandurah, or Fremantle, share fuel on a Margaret River run, or grab a seat to Kalgoorlie without a charter ticket.
Popular routes
Rides out of Perth
The routes drivers post most often. Tap through for live pricing, stops, and what to expect.
Perth
to Margaret River
Perth
to Bunbury
Perth
to Albany
Perth
to Kalgoorlie
Perth
to Geraldton
Perth
to Mandurah
Perth
to Fremantle
Perth
to Joondalup
Perth
to Rockingham
Airport runs
Perth Airport Carpool
Perth Airport runs from Redcliffe, 12 km east of the CBD, with international at T1, regional at T2, and Qantas and Virgin domestic at T3 and T4. Carpools split the fuel on Great Eastern Highway and skip the $50 to $70 taxi or the long bus-and-train combo via Redcliffe Station.
From
Perth CBD
12 km via Great Eastern Highway, around 15 minutes outside peak. The most-posted Perth Airport corridor.
Typical seat: $14 to $20
From
Fremantle
25 km via Roe Highway and Leach Highway, around 30 minutes. Common pickup hub for early-morning departures.
Typical seat: $22 to $30
From
Joondalup
35 km via the Mitchell Freeway and Reid Highway, around 35 minutes. Northern suburbs riders often share to skip the $90 taxi.
Typical seat: $28 to $38
From
Rockingham and Mandurah
Up the Kwinana Freeway, 50 to 90 km depending on suburb. Drivers commuting north often post a seat to T3 or T4.
Typical seat: $35 to $55
Daily commute
Perth 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.
Mandurah
to Perth CBD
72 km up the Kwinana Freeway. The longest daily commute in WA and one of the highest-supply carpool corridors. Recurring 6am to 9am rides every weekday.
Typical seat: $14 to $20
Joondalup
to Perth CBD
28 km down the Mitchell Freeway, around 30 minutes outside peak. Northern corridor drivers post recurring weekday seats in both directions.
Typical seat: $10 to $15
Rockingham
to Perth CBD
47 km up the Kwinana Freeway. Long enough commute that splitting fuel beats the bus-train via Mandurah Line.
Typical seat: $12 to $18
Fremantle
to Perth CBD
19 km via Stirling Highway or Canning Highway, around 25 minutes. Short-haul commute with steady weekday supply.
Typical seat: $8 to $12
Midland
to Perth CBD
16 km along Great Eastern Highway. Common eastern-suburbs carpool corridor for office workers heading into the CBD.
Typical seat: $10 to $15
Why Perth
Built for the way Perth moves
Daily commute carpools across Perth
Mitchell Freeway from Joondalup, Kwinana Freeway from Mandurah and Rockingham, Stirling Highway from Fremantle. Recurring weekday rides into the CBD on every major corridor.
Long-haul rides without long-haul prices
WA's distances are brutal. Splitting the fuel on a 4-hour south-west run with two passengers can knock 60% off the cost.
Mining town commutes
Drivers regularly post rides between Perth and Kalgoorlie, Newman, Port Hedland, and Karratha. A seat in a carpool beats a charter ticket on most rosters.
Wine country weekends
Margaret River and the Swan Valley fill up every Friday night. Plenty of drivers post empty seats back to the city on Sunday afternoon.
Coverage
Rides from every corner of Perth
Drivers post rides from across Perth and surrounding suburbs, including:
FAQ
Perth carpooling questions
Can I find a daily commuter carpool in Perth?
Yes. Recurring weekday rides run along the Mitchell Freeway from Joondalup, the Kwinana Freeway from Mandurah and Rockingham, and Stirling Highway from Fremantle. Filter by 'Recurring' in the app to find drivers commuting on your schedule.
How much is a carpool to work in Perth?
Most Perth commuter carpools sit between $8 and $20 per seat depending on distance. Fremantle to CBD is around $8 to $12, Joondalup to CBD around $10 to $15, and Mandurah to CBD around $14 to $20.
How much is a RideMates from Perth to Margaret River?
Perth to Margaret River carpools typically cost $17 to $24 per seat. Most drivers run this route on Friday afternoons and return Sunday.
Can I carpool to a WA mining town?
Yes. Drivers post rides to Kalgoorlie, Newman, Karratha, Port Hedland, and other mining centres. Book early because these rides fill fast during FIFO rotations.
Are there rides to Perth Airport?
Yes. Drivers regularly post rides to and from Perth Airport, particularly the CBD, Fremantle, Subiaco, and Joondalup corridors. Search 'Perth Airport' in the app and filter by your flight time.
Is there driver verification in WA?
Yes. All drivers can verify their identity with a government ID and a selfie. Verified drivers show a blue tick on their profile.
How does payment work?
Payments go through Stripe when you book. Drivers receive payouts directly to their bank account. There's no cash handling in the car.
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