Perth to Joondalup
Perth to Joondalup is a 28 km run up the Mitchell Freeway, around 30 minutes outside peak. The Joondalup Line train takes 25 minutes; a carpool drops you at your suburb in Currambine, Edgewater, or Ocean Reef.
Distance
28 km
Drive time
30m
Seat from
$12
Cost comparison
Perth to Joondalup, every which way
Carpool
$12 to $14
per seat on RideMates
Flight
Not practical
plus bags and transfers
Bus
$5 to $9 on Transperth
slower, more stops
Drive solo
around $7 in fuel
fuel and wear, before tolls
Why RideMates
Why carpool this route?
Northern suburbs daily commute
Joondalup is one of the largest northern suburb hubs. Recurring weekday rides up the Mitchell Freeway run from CBD offices to Joondalup, Currambine, and Hillarys.
Door to door vs train station
The train ends at Joondalup Station. A carpool gets you to your actual street, which matters when it's 38 degrees or raining.
Beat the Mitchell Freeway crawl
The Mitchell Freeway clogs every weekday from Hutton Street north. Sharing means transit lane access and someone to split the time with.
FAQ
Perth to Joondalup questions
How much is a Perth to Joondalup carpool?
Joondalup commute rides cost around $10 to $15 per seat depending on pickup suburb.
Are there daily commuter rides between Perth and Joondalup?
Yes. Regular morning and evening rides run on the Mitchell Freeway corridor every weekday.
Is the train faster than carpooling?
The Joondalup Line is 25 minutes station to station, but factor in the walk and the wait. A carpool is around 30 minutes door to door.
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