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How do I buy a Mobile myki?

Instructions.

Download Google Pay TM
Follow the instructions within Google PayTM to set up your payment card
Go to Passes. Tap the blue + Pass button and select Travel card. Choose myki
Choose myki Money or myki Pass
Choose your fare product: Full fare, Child, Senior or General concession (interstate senior)
Finish the transaction and you're ready to travel!

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Where can I buy a myki card?

at staffed V/Line stations between Melbourne and Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Traralgon and Seymour
at myki machines at some V/Line stations - check your closest station’s myki facilities
at staffed Metro stations
online at ptv.vic.gov.au
by calling 1800 800 007
at the PTV Hub at Southern Cross Station.

Where can I top up my myki?

online at ptv.vic.gov.au (online top up may take around 45 minutes to process)
via the PTV App
with instant top up via the PTV App
by calling 1800 800 007 (allow at least 24 hours for processing)
at myki machines at some V/Line stations, check your closest station’s myki facilities
at over 800 retailers where you see the myki sign. To find the nearest retail outlet, visit the PTV website

How do I use the myki card when travelling?

How much does a myki card cost, can i purchase pre-loaded myki cards onboard, if i have a myki pass, can i travel to long distance stations beyond zones i’ve paid for.

If you are a frequent traveller, you can purchase a seven day or 28–365 day myki pass , which lowers the daily cost of your travel. If you want to travel beyond the myki zone and require a paper ticket, you can still take advantage of the regional fare cap. Please visit a staffed myki station and speak with station staff to book the rest of your journey and ensure you pay the lowest fare.

Paper tickets

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How do I get a paper ticket?

Full fare and concession, peak and off-peak travel, peak travel is defined by:.

Services that arrive in Melbourne before 9am on weekdays; or
Services that depart from Melbourne between 4pm and 6pm on weekdays.
For V/Line services, Melbourne is defined as Flinders Street, Southern Cross, North Melbourne and Richmond stations.

Off-peak travel is defined by:

All other services, including public holidays and weekends.

Interstate travel

Mount Gambier
Adelaide City
Adelaide Hills
Mount Barker
Bermagui
Bodalla
Batemans Bay
Canberra
Coleambally
Coonalpyn
Cobargo
Dalmeny
Darlington Point
Griffith
Gundagai
Geranium
Jabuk
Murray Bridge
Murrumbateman
Moruya
Narooma
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Sherlock
Tarcutta
Tailem Bend
Tintinara
Tuross

Extra travel included

Regional town buses.

Geelong
North Geelong
South Geelong
Corio
North Shore
Marshall
Waurn Ponds
Ballarat
Wendouree
Kangaroo Flat
Bendigo
Eaglehawk
Epsom
Wallan
Kilmore East
Seymour
Traralgon
Morwell

Reservations

Reserved seating is available on V/Line train services to and from Albury, Bairnsdale, Shepparton, Swan Hill and Warrnambool. These services operate with a mixture of reserved and unreserved carriages. You can purchase a reserved ticket, which guarantees you a specific seat in the reserved carriage(s), or an unreserved ticket, which allows you to travel in the unreserved carriage(s) onboard these services. Reservations are required on most V/Line coach services. Passengers can find reserved services shaded in timetables. In the V/Line Journey Planner tool, reserved coach services are shown with an ‘R’ for ‘Reserved’, and train services with reserved carriages are shown with an ‘RC’ for ‘Reserved carriage(s)’. Reservations are not required on trains to and from all other destinations on the V/Line network, including Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Seymour and Traralgon but you still require a valid myki or unreserved paper ticket to travel.

Making changes to your travel

For reserved services.

call 1800 800 007; or
visit a V/Line station or ticket outlet near you.

For unreserved services

Refunds, lost or stolen tickets.

Information about myki refunds can be found on the PTV website .

You can receive a full refund for single or return tickets if you are unable to travel as long as you apply before the departure date of your service. No administration fee applies.

The easiest way to apply for a refund is to visit your closest V/Line station . Alternatively, please complete an enquiry using the online feedback form , phone 1800 800 007 or send a completed refund application form, along with your paper tickets, to the address specified below:

Lost or stolen tickets

Enclose the original ticket with your refund application.
We cannot accept responsibility for applications which are lost in the post.
Posted tickets must arrive before the departure date printed on the ticket.
V/Line ticket agents can only refund tickets bought from their agencies.

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12 or more customers travelling together on V/Line coach services
20 or more customers travelling together on V/Line train services
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Getting Around Melbourne: A Guide to Public Transportation

Marina is a freelance writer who began contributing to TripSavvy in 2019. She set off with a one-way ticket to Asia in 2017 and has been living and traveling abroad ever since.

Don’t underestimate the size of Melbourne, Australia. Travelers may only stick to Central Business District and its surrounding neighborhoods—but the city extends so much further than that, stretching around Port Phillip Bay for 3,857-square miles.

Melbourne is kind of like New York City , in a geographical sense, because a lot of Melburnians live in the outer suburbs and travel into the city for work. The daily commute isn’t ideal by car, so people in the city opt to use the Public Transport Victoria train, tram, and bus system instead. Sixteen regular service train lines run north, south, east, and west into and out of the city. It’s an impressive and efficient system for such a big city.

Here’s what you should know about getting around Melbourne.

How to Ride the Metro Melbourne Train Lines

Most people who use public transportation in Melbourne hop on the train. There are 16 Metro train lines that jut out of the city center and into the outer suburbs. The two main stations are Flinders Street and Southern Cross. Riding the train is a convenient alternative to driving, although a train ride could take just as long (if not longer) to get you where you want to go due to frequent stops.

Passes: First, you’ll need to buy a myki card for AU$6. It gets you onto trains, trams, and buses throughout Melbourne and regional parts of Victoria. You can purchase one at 7-Eleven stores, a ticket booth at a premium train station, or on myki machines. Next, load the card with money to get from one stop to the next. You can do this at the ticket booth or at the myki machine.
Fares: The lowest amount of money you can add to your myki card is AU$10. That will get you two rides as the default fare for the train is $4.50 one way. Children, seniors, and students are eligible for discounted tickets. However, keep in mind that the price for each train ride is different, depending on how far you travel and when you travel. A smart thing to do if you’re visiting for a week is to buy a seven-day myki pass for AU$44. This will save you from continually topping up your card. You can check fares using the myki fare calculator .
How to Ride: Once you’ve purchased and loaded a myki pass, you must tap your card onto the center of the reader as you enter the railway platform. When you get off at your desired stop, simply tap off the same way you tapped on. Metro police conduct random checks on every train to see if passengers paid for their ride. If you don’t tap on before entering the platform and an officer catches you, it could result in a hefty fine.
Hours of Operation: The train lines operate from 5 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Thursday. The night network runs Friday through Sunday, with trains operating every hour after 12 a.m.
Service Changes: It’s typical for the Metro train to have periodic service changes. Delays may happen due to construction on the tracks, public events, or disorderly conduct by passengers. In the event of a service change, there will be announcements made throughout the station and written on the monitors. Sometimes, buses replace trains between specific stops, but there is always clear signage to help you navigate your way. You can check to see if your train line is running on time using the Public Transport Victoria journey planner .
Transfers: Transfers are relatively easy to complete when using the Metro train. You can hop off one train and onto another without re-tapping your myki card. If you get confused about a transfer, ask a Metro train station employee (you’ll spot them in neon orange jumpers). They’re usually on the platforms during hours of operation to help passengers with their journey.
Accessibility: PTV train stations are accessible to people with disabilities. Ramps, designated seating, and a combination of audio and visual announcements are available at larger stops. If you have hearing difficulties, you can use the National Relay Service . For more information about accessibility and mobility aid specifications, check out the Public Transport Victoria website .

You can use the journey planner on the PTV website or app to plan your route and find out real-time departure and arrival information.

Riding the Melbourne Metropolitan Bus Network

The public buses in Melbourne are another standard mode of transportation. There are 346 routes within Melbourne and regional Victoria, so it covers more than the train. You can get to shopping centers, hospitals, sporting venues, and other Melbourne attractions via bus. This map shows the different bus routes within Melbourne. You can use the Public Transport Victoria journey planner to help you find the specific stop you’re looking for.

The public bus takes the myki card as a bus pass, so make sure it’s loaded with money before you get on the bus. Fares are the same as the train. Note that riding the bus will take significantly longer than the train. Traffic, stop lights, and stops will add an extra 10–20 minutes to your journey.

Airport-Specific Shuttles

Melbourne has a fast, frequent, and cheap airport shuttle called the SkyBus . It’s a big red bus with WiFi onboard and plenty of seating. From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, there are six SkyBus services: Melbourne City Express, Southbank Docklands Express, St Kilda Express, Peninsula Express, Western Express, and Airport Bus Eastside. The Melbourne City Express bus, for instance, departs every 10 minutes and transfers passengers directly from the airport to Southern Cross Station (and vice versa). It takes about 30–40 minutes and costs AU$19.75 one way.

Melbourne city trams are convenient for traveling to a specific destination within the city and the surrounding neighborhoods. The best part? It’s free within Melbourne CBD . Outside of this free tram zone, the tram takes the myki card, with fares the same as the train. Keep in mind that you cannot purchase a myki card on a tram or at a tram stop.

Use the Metropolitan tram network map to help you get to where you want to go. Locate the area where you want to go, then check the route number and destination on the front of the tram.

Taking the ferry in Melbourne is a great way to get on the water and travel across the peninsula. From Melbourne CBD, you can take a one-hour cruise to Williamstown, an outer suburb known for being the city's first seaport. It costs AU$24 one way and departs at various times, depending on the season. There’s also a 90-minute cruise from the city to Portarlington , a historic little town on the Bellarine Peninsula. This costs AU$16 for an adult one-way ticket.

Melbourne sits along the Yarra River, where you can hop on a water taxi to shuttle to different stops along the waterway. It operates seven days a week and departs every 15 minutes from 9 a.m. to midnight. It’s a popular way to get around during the summer, so it’s recommended to book a water taxi ticket in advance.

Taxis and Ride-Sharing Apps

If you’re in a hurry, taxis and ride-hailing services are available throughout Melbourne. Local cabs, such as 13cabs , are white cars with bright orange writing on the sides. Ride-railing services such as Uber, DiDi, and Ola operate all over the city, including the surrounding suburbs. It’s a common and quick way to get around.

Car Rentals

Renting a car to use within Melbourne CBD may not be the best idea. The city is dense with traffic, parking can get pricey, and the town has something called “ hook turns ,” which, if you’re not familiar with, are very tricky to navigate.

On the other hand, if you want to explore the Great Ocean Road or other outer suburb attractions, it might be a good idea to rent a car for the freedom to explore. Melbourne has car rental companies such as Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, and Avis. You can rent a car from the airport or within the city. Don’t forget, Aussies drive on the left side of the road!

Tips for Getting Around Melbourne

Getting around Melbourne isn’t very difficult. The city has an impressive amount of public transportation options with informative signs and friendly employees to help you navigate your way around.

Be wary of rush hour: Traveling during rush hour can be a bit of a headache. Peak traffic on public transportation and the roads is Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. During this time, the roads leading into and out of the city will be jam-packed with people traveling to and from work. If you’re traveling by train, be attentive towards the express services.
Melbourne CBD is very walkable: Melbourne CBD is easy to walk around because the streets are set up like a grid. If you’re following a map, it’s very straightforward, and sometimes quicker to walk than take the tram.
If given the option, choose the train over the bus: The train is a bit more reliable without the traffic and quicker without so many stops.
Download the Public Transport Victoria app: This will help with planning your journey throughout the city and the surrounding suburbs. It is available on both Google Play and the Apple Store .

For more information and to apply

For information about using the Free travel voucher:

visit the Public Transport Victoria website , or
phone on 1800 800 007.
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Public transport benefits

If you're a Victorian Seniors Card holder, learn about your free and concession public transport entitlements

Key details

Entitlements for public transport concessions are available to Victorian Seniors Card holders only .
Entitlements include free and concession public transport, a week of free public transport during the Victorian Seniors Festival and free off-peak travel vouchers.
The Seniors Business Discount Card does not include access to public transport concessions or Seniors fares.
When you travel interstate, take your card with you and enquire about available transport concessions for interstate card holders.

Public transport is cheaper with a Seniors Card

Victorian Seniors Card holders receive significant discounts and benefits on public transport. These are:

A Seniors myki and concession fares on trains, trams and buses, including V/Line trains and coaches. This is a 50% discount on a full fare.
Free weekend travel in any two consecutive zones and on regional town buses
Free off-peak travel vouchers
Free travel during Victorian Seniors Festival in October. That’s eight days of free travel across metropolitan and regional services.
Cheaper off-peak fares on V/Line services

Card holders need to remember to carry their Seniors Card and Seniors myki when travelling.

Free travel vouchers

You're eligible for annual free travel vouchers if you're a Victorian resident and a Victorian Seniors Card holder.
one Zone 1 + 2 daily ticket (for travel in metropolitan Melbourne)
one Off-Peak return ticket (for travel in regional Victoria)

Depending on where you live, you're eligible for two or four off-peak free travel vouchers every year.

You'll need to register to receive your annual allocation of free travel vouchers.

For more information about the Seniors myki:

see Using your Seniors myki
visit the Public Transport Victoria (PTV) seniors webpage External Link

Note: Seniors Business Discount Card do not have access to public transport concessions and Seniors fares. For more information read the Seniors Card program FAQs .

Travelling to NSW and want to use a NSW Opal Card?

If you are travelling in New South Wales, make sure you tap into public transport services. With a Senior/Pensioner Gold Opal card you can travel as much as you want on metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail services within the Opal network. No matter how much you travel.

Grab an Opal card (like our myki in Victoria) to travel on the following services:

all Sydney trains
all NSW TrainLink Intercity services
all buses in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Hunter and Illawarra
all Sydney ferries and the Stockton Ferry in Newcastle

Opal cards are free but you need to add value to travel with them. If you’re a Victorian Seniors Card holder, you can apply for the Gold Senior/Pensioner Opal Card.

Find out more about the Gold Senior/Pensioner Opal Card from Transport New South Wales External Link .

You should plan for your card to arrive in time to travel, and allow 14 days for processing.

If you hold a Pensioner Concession Card issued by Centrelink or the Department of Veteran Affairs, you can apply directly for an Opal card External Link .

You will be issued with a Gold Senior/ Pensioner Opal card that will not expire (provided your pensioner status is maintained).

Travelling elsewhere interstate?

When you travel interstate, remember to take your Seniors Card with you. You may be able to access concession travel in some States and Territories of Australia.

Please contact the relevant Seniors Card program in the States and Territories that you intend to visit to find out about benefits available to Victorian Seniors Card holders.

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Myki Q+A: Straight answers to your questions

Updated January 2024

Now that almost all public transport users in Victoria have to use the trouble-plagued Myki ticketing system, people need simple answers to basic questions about it. This page is an effort to explain how the Myki system works, and answer the main questions we are asked.

Where can I get a Myki?

Cards can be obtained online or by phone ( 1800 800 007 6am – midnight daily). You can also get them from Myki Card Vending Machines (which are located at railway stations, some tram platform stops, and some major bus interchanges), from staff at Premium (staffed) stations , or from PTV Hubs at Southern Cross station and 750 Collins Street, Docklands, and in Geelong and Bendigo.

Mykis can also be purchased at many metropolitan retail outlets and some country retail outlets, particularly, but not exclusively, 7-Eleven stores, as well as some Australia Post outlets in major regional centres. See here to get the location details of retailers selling Myki.

Cards can also be bought from most bus drivers in metropolitan Melbourne (except pre-pay-only services such as the 401 and 601 university shuttles), and from bus drivers on the regional city bus networks which use Myki.

Note that only full-fare Mykis can be purchased from Myki vending machines. Concession, child and seniors Mykis must be bought from the other outlets listed above.

How much does getting a Myki card cost?

The cost of a card is $6 full fare, or $3 concession. The purchase price is not refundable. People who become eligible for a free Seniors Myki should apply for one as part of their application for a Seniors Card .

Note that Myki Card Vending Machines only dispense full-fare cards. Concession, child and Seniors cards can be obtained from staffed railway stations, retail outlets, at a PTV Hub , or online. More information on where to get a Myki card .

Where can I add money to my Myki?

You can top up your Myki at all the places listed in the previous section, except for the regional Australia Post shops selling Myki, which only provide cards pre-loaded with some credit.

Mykis can also be topped up by bus drivers (minimum amount $1.00, maximum amount $20).

Why can’t I get a short-term ticket?

With no short-term alternative, anyone wanting to use public transport in Melbourne must have a reusable Myki card with sufficient credit loaded on it, even if they only travel every now and again.

That ridiculous decision means that the PTUA receives complaints about the difficulty occasional travellers have in trying to get or use a ticket.

Even regular public transport users can strike problems. If they forget to have their Myki with them they have to buy another one and put money on it. If their Myki becomes defective, unless they can get to a staffed railway station or PTV Hub, people have to wait for up to ten business days for a new Myki to be issued to them. In the meantime, if they want to travel they have to buy another card and put money on it.

The convenience of short-term tickets is obvious. Before their abolition on major regional city bus networks in mid-April 2013, up to sixty percent of passengers were using them.

How does Myki Money work?

Note: Fares increased by about 5% on 1 January 2024.

You buy a re-usable Myki card and load credit onto it. As you travel you touch on and touch off, and the system will debit your Myki card as you go. Melbourne metropolitan fares are shown in the following table. Regional fares differ from this. For full details of fares see the relevant page of the PTV web site .

Concession fares are 50% of the above prices. Discounts (e.g. Earlybird free travel on trains before 7 a.m.* and Weekend Cap $6.30) apply to Myki Money.

Note that the 2-hour period is exactly that and is timed from the moment you touch on. However, if you touch on after 6 p.m., the 2-hour fare applies until 3 a.m. the next day.

A “daily cap” applies: if you make multiple trips in one day, the system charges you a maximum of two 2-hour segments, e.g. the Daily fare.

If your travel is eligible for the Weekend Saver daily fare (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays), then Myki charges you a maximum of $6.30 per day ($3.15 concession). If you’re a Senior, the normal daily cap is $4.30, but on weekends, Seniors receive free travel for trips entirely within one or two consecutive zones (including within Zones 1 and 2), and on regional town bus services. Note that even though they are not charged under those circumstances, Seniors are still required to touch on and off.

*Under Earlybird there is actually a 15-minute grace period to allow for late trains, so Myki gives you free travel on trains if you touch on and touch off by 7:15 a.m.

How does Myki Pass work?

Note: Fares increased by about 5% on 1 January 2024.

Myki Pass is what used to be called a periodical ticket. You buy the normal Myki card and then choose to add credit to turn it into a periodical “pass” for your chosen period — for 7 days, or anything from 28 to 365 days — for the zone or zones you want. Note that these are consecutive days, and are not related to calendar months.

So the price for a “monthly” Pass is based on a particular number of days, not on a calendar month (where the number of days varies).

Current Melbourne metropolitan fares are shown in the following table. Because travel across Zones 1 and 2 costs the same as a Zone 1 fare, Zone 1 passes are not available. Passengers need to purchase a Zone 1 + 2 pass, which costs no extra. Regional fares differ from this. For full details of fares see the relevant page of the PTV web site .

Concession fares are 50% of the above prices. Although only the 30 and 325+ day prices are listed above, you can buy a Pass for anything from 28 to 365 days. For full pricing details see the PTV web site , or the Victorian Fares and Ticketing Manual .

*Note that you can get a discounted Yearly Pass via the PTUA Commuter Club , which provides a more than 9% reduction on the retail price of a 365-day Myki Pass shown above. Commuter Club Mykis are specially-coded Myki cards which are provided free with the discounted Yearly fare.

Can I combine Myki Pass and Myki Money?

Yes. A single Myki card can have a Myki Pass for travel in your usual zone or zones, and also have Myki Money loaded on it for occasional trips into other zones, including V/Line services.

How does Myki work on V/Line?

Myki operates on V/Line’s so-called “commuter” services but the government has decided that Myki will not be used on what are now called “long-distance” railway services – those running beyond Geelong (Waurn Ponds), Ballarat (Wendouree), Bendigo (Eaglehawk or Epsom), Seymour and Traralgon – nor will Myki be used on any V/Line bus services. Those services continue to use paper tickets only.

The Family Traveller concession still requires a paper ticket, regardless of your destination. Available on most V/Line services, the Family Traveller allows one adult to be accompanied free by up to two children (aged 16 years and under) during off-peak times. At all other times, one child can travel free and one child needs to have a valid ticket. See here for more detailed terms and conditions.

V/Line passengers using Myki who travel in more than two zones (and that is the case for most V/Line journeys) must have:

a Myki Pass for their entire journey and a Myki Money balance of at least $0.00; or
a sufficient Myki Money on their card to pay for their entire journey; or
a Myki Pass for part of their journey and sufficient Myki Money to pay for any remaining part of the journey.

V/Line Myki Pass users may travel to a destination beyond the Myki ticket area by purchasing a paper ticket extending their journey. However Myki Money users cannot use such a “hybrid” ticket. If their journey partly includes a service not covered by Myki, a paper ticket to cover their entire journey must be purchased prior to departure.

Under Myki, the concession which allows single (one-way) ticket holders one hour’s free travel in Zones 1 & 2 either side of their V/Line journey, and free Zone 1 & 2 travel all day for all other ticket types, including day return, continues to apply . Myki users must still touch on and off where required, but the Myki system will not charge anything over and above the fare already deducted. However passengers are urged to keep a close eye on their card balance to make sure the system always operates as required.

This same concession also applies to travel on the regional town bus systems on which Myki operates.

Passengers taking long journeys on V/Line commuter services are given additional time to complete their journey without incurring any extra fare. Note: Some increases in this allowance were made on 1 January 2016

Travel across 3- 5 Zones : 2½ hours allowed
Travel across 6-8 Zones: 3 hours allowed
Travel across 9-11 Zones: 3½ hours allowed
Travel across 12-13 Zones: 4 hours allowed

So a passenger who touches on in Zone 8 at 9.30 a.m. and touches off in Zone 1 at 11.15 a.m. (an 8-zone trip) pays a Zone 1-8 fare which expires at 12.30 p.m.

If touch-on occurs after 6.00 p.m. the fare does not expire until 3.00 a.m. the following day.

The discount fare for off-peak travel, which provides a 30% reduction over the normal fare, is available under Myki for all services timetabled to arrive in, and depart from, Melbourne outside the designated peak times.

To obtain the off-peak concession, V/Line passengers using Myki should not touch on at a station in the morning before the off-peak period commences. In the evening a 15-minute “grace period” applies. Although the off-peak period starts at 18:00 (6 p.m.), a passenger using a V/Line train can touch on after 17:45 (5:45 p.m.) and still obtain the off-peak fare.

For full pricing details see the relevant table in the Victorian Fares and Ticketing Manual .

Does the PTUA provide discounted Yearly tickets under the Commuter Club scheme?

Yes. PTUA members who are regular public transport users can buy discounted Yearly tickets, at about 9% off the retail price, and that includes a free Myki card. You can see full details of the offer here . Commuter Club is also available via some employers.

Note that Commuter Club is only a Melbourne metropolitan program. Even though Myki is used on V/Line commuter services, Public Transport Victoria says there is no plan to extend Commuter Club availability beyond the metropolitan area.

However, passengers travelling to Melbourne from Zone 2 stations which are only served by V/Line trains, such as Tarneit, Wyndham Vale or Melton, are eligible for Commuter Club.

Other V/Line passengers can purchase a 365-day Myki Pass at a heavily discounted rate, which includes up to 40 days free travel.

Can I get a refund if I no longer need the Myki Pass I purchased?

You can apply for a refund of a partly-used Myki Pass or an unused Myki Pass, as well as unused Myki Money. You can either do that by filling out an online application , or by completing the paper Myki Refund & Reimbursement Form . However refunds are not available on expired Passes, and you cannot get a refund of the purchase price of a Myki ($6 or $3 concession) .

Note that if you use the paper from you must return your Myki card with it. In that case, you will need to have another Myki card in order to travel, because of the government’s stupid decision not to include the planned short-term ticket in the Myki system.

The refunded amount can either be sent to you as a cheque or the unused funds can be transferred to another Myki. You can also convert Myki Pass credit to Myki Money, although an amount over $250 can only be paid by cheque.

It takes up to 10 business days for a Myki Pass to be converted to Myki Money and up to 21 business days for cheque refunds to be processed.

Can Myki be used to track my movements?

You can choose to register your Myki, or not, as you wish.

It is possible to get a card completely anonymously from Myki vending machines or over the counter. Unregistered cards get access to the same fares.

If you register your card you are protected against theft or the loss of the card, because you can report the loss, have your Myki deactivated, and have the remaining credit balance transferred to a new card. You can also set a registered card to be topped up automatically with money from your bank account.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) has published a privacy policy which goes into some detail about when they might provide someone’s travel data to authorities. You can read it here .

Can someone else use my Myki?

It is perfectly legal for other people to use your Myki, provided that it only has Myki Money loaded on it. However you are not allowed to share your card if Myki Pass is loaded on it.

Does the credit on my card expire if I haven’t used it for 90 days?

No it does not. This idea is widespread but completely false.

However, if you top up your card using the Myki web site, and do not “collect” that money onto your card (e.g. touch your card on a reader, or check the balance at a vending machine) within 90 days, the system “archives” the top-up amount (and only the top-up amount), meaning that you cannot add that money immediately to the balance on your card.

Your archived top-up will be re-activated, and sent out again to readers and vending machines, when you use your card on the system again (for example, touch it at a reader, or use it at a vending machine), and you will then be able to “collect” the archived amount onto the card.

Note however, that this reactivation process can take up to 24 hours, so if your balance is too low to allow you to travel, you will need to top up your card immediately (for instance at a vending machine) if you want to use it there and then.

Can I travel if my Myki has a negative or debit balance?

Only in certain circumstances. Your Myki must have a balance of at least $0.00 (i.e. not negative) for you to be able to touch on, but you can go into negative balance during the journey if you are only travelling in one or two zones, which is the case in metropolitan Melbourne and on regional city bus systems.

However, most V/Line journeys will take you through more than two zones, and if that is the case, you must have sufficient credit on your Myki to cover the whole journey (see “How does Myki work on V/Line?” above).

Note that if you break the journey during which your Myki goes into negative balance, any other touch on will be refused, even if the two-hour travel period has not expired.

It is also important to note that even though the Myki Pass on your card may be valid for travel, you cannot commence a journey using Myki Pass if the Myki Money balance on that card is negative. For your Myki Pass to be valid, your Myki Money balance must be at least $0.00.

How do I touch on and touch off?

Touch on your Myki ticket at a reader as you enter the station, or as you board the tram or bus. Touch off the ticket at a reader as you leave the station, or leave the tram or bus.

You must place the ticket flat on the reader. Don’t “swipe” it, or move it around, because the reader will take longer to respond or not read the card at all.

The card must be within about half a centimetre of the reader, but preferably touching it. It will usually work from inside a wallet or bag, especially if the Myki ticket is in the closest pocket, but this isn’t guaranteed. It will often not work if you have other cards in your wallet which use similar technology (an RFID chip), because that confuses the reader.

One of the major problems with the system is that the response times of Myki card readers are inconsistent and often too slow, particularly in buses — sometimes readers respond in under a second, but too often they take a good deal longer. Although new Myki barriers with faster response times have been installed at some stations, it is ridiculous that the problem is still with us ten years after Myki was first introduced.

Do I really need to touch on every time?

You need to touch on every time you enter a station, tram or bus to ensure your ticket is valid for travel, even if you have already touched on somewhere else for the particular journey you are undertaking.

In reality, you must touch on the first time you use a ticket for a particular journey, to set its expiry date and time. Not doing so is fare evasion.

There is an exception to that, however. You don’t have to touch on or off if you travel on a tram entirely within the “Free Tram Zone” which covers Melbourne’s CBD and Docklands. There is a map of the Free Tram Zone here .

But if your journey starts or finishes outside the boundaries of the Free Tram Zone, you must touch on your Myki in the normal way to make sure you have a valid ticket.

You must touch on when boarding a bus, even if your ticket is already valid for that journey, so that the bus driver knows you have a valid ticket. You must also touch on when boarding at railway stations if your destination is a gated station, otherwise the gates at your destination may not let you out, and you may have to queue for staff assistance.

You should also touch on and touch off if you are travelling on a Myki Pass outside the zone(s) you have paid for.

Do I really need to touch off every time?

Except on trams (see below), the official line is yes. If you don’t touch-off, you may get charged a default fare, which may be more than you’d otherwise pay.

The default fare is charged when the system doesn’t know where you got off the train/tram/bus, and it assumes you might have gone to the end of the line (on a tram/bus) or to the last stop of the longest line on the system (metropolitan trains).

In other words if you don’t touch-off on buses and trains the Myki system may assume you took a two-zone trip, and charge you for it. If this is the correct fare anyway (for instance you’ve travelled on a train from the CBD to a Zone 2 station) then you will not be charged anything extra if you do not touch-off, and so you can choose not to do so.

As noted above, you still need to touch on and off if you are travelling on a tram entirely within the Zone 1/2 overlap, if you want to ensure that you pay the cheaper Zone 2 fare.

The default fare does not apply to Myki Pass if you touched on (started your journey) in your nominated zone. In other words, if you have a weekly/monthly/yearly Pass on your Myki card, there is no need to touch off when travelling in the zone(s) covered by the Pass.

The government says it gets useful statistics about travel patterns if people touch on and touch off every time. However, they supposedly got useful statistics with the old Metcard system, as well as through manual surveys, but that hasn’t stopped services getting very crowded due to a lack of forward planning and investment over the past few years.

Why don’t I have to touch off on trams?

There was an obvious likelihood of congestion on trams resulting from the number of passengers trying to touch on and off at busy stops. Therefore, all tram routes were modified to be within Zone 1 (areas formerly in Zone 2 only are now all within the Zone 1/2 overlap), and so you do not have to touch off on a tram if you are only travelling within Zone 1, because the default fare on trams is a Zone 1 fare only.

However if you travel on a tram entirely within in the Zone 1/2 overlap, which only occurs right at the end of routes 75, 86 and 109, you do need to touch off before you alight to ensure that you are only charged the cheaper Zone 2 fare.

Do I get charged for another 2-hours if I touch off after the expiry time?

No. Your Myki ticket is valid as long as you touch on at a station, or board the tram or bus, before the expiry time.

I heard weekly/monthly/yearly Passes aren’t valid on weekends.

That is not true. They are valid on weekends, but only in the zones you’ve paid for.

A single-zone weekly/monthly/yearly Metcard used to be valid in both Melbourne zones on Saturdays and Sundays. That benefit has been withdrawn under Myki. The government argues that is necessary in order to be consistent with regional areas, and yet no regional area has the $6.30 weekend daily fare cap which is available in Melbourne.

The result is that Myki Pass users must pay extra if they travel into another zone. But their total fare will attract the $6.30 weekend/public holiday cap, and what has already been paid towards that is taken into account.

Why does the information displayed on the reader vanish too quickly for me to read it?

The information showing your card balance, and the amount deducted for your journey, will be displayed for as long as you hold your card to the reader, so hold it up for longer if you want to check that information. However, some of the new card readers on railway station barriers do not display any information about the status of the card.

You can also use a Myki Card Vending Machine or a Myki Check (blue-colured) machine to find out the status of your card.

I’ve heard that a Myki card has an expiry date.

The validity of a Myki card expires four years after purchase, although the expiry date is not shown on the card itself. Note that the expiry date is set when the card is first loaded with credit, so if you buy a pre-loaded card that has been lying around for a while before you bought it, the expiry date may be a lot less than four years away.

You can find out when your card expires by checking it on a Myki Card Vending Machine or blue Myki Check machine. These are situated at railway stations, some tram platform stops, and some major bus interchanges. You can also find out a card’s expiry date by ringing 1800 800 007 and quoting the card number.

If you have registered your Myki you can find out the expiry date by logging on to your account via the PTV website . People who have registered their Myki will be reminded of the imminent expiry by PTV before the expiry date.

When your Myki expires you can go to any staffed railway station or PTV Hub to get a free replacement card. The remaining balance on your old card will be transferred to the new one. If your Myki has a negative balance, you will have to top-up to a positive balance as part of the replacement process.

If your expired Myki is registered, the replacement card will also be automatically registered. However, if you have auto top up linked to your expired Myki, you will have arrange auto top up again for your new card.

Does Myki Money always give me the best fare?

Provided everything works correctly, it does give you the best daily fare, by charging you the cheapest possible fare for each trip, and upgrading it automatically, for instance from a 2-hour Zone 1, to a Daily Zone 1+2 — whatever is cheapest for your day’s travel.

But if you use it every day, the system does not automatically upgrade you to a cheaper 7-day Pass or a 30-day Pass etc. Myki Pass must be pre-loaded to attract the cheaper periodical fare.

I heard you have to pay extra if the train is late.

No, not on trains, but you may be affected if you want to make use of the 2-hour fare and you catch trams and buses .

Under Myki, your ticket is valid as long as you start your trip (that is, touch on at the station, or as you board the tram or bus) before the 2-hour travel time expires.

This is only a problem when using trams and buses, because you only touch on as you board. When using trains you can enter the platform and touch on before the expiry time, no matter how late the train you are catching might be.

If you are going to travel for more than 2 hours it makes no difference to you, but if you are trying to make a couple of short trips using a bus or tram in a single 2-hour period, with no other travel that day, you will be charged the daily fare if the bus or tram arrives late, after your 2-hours has expired.

What’s the use of compensation being paid as Myki Money, when I have a Myki Pass?

Monetary compensation for poor service delivery can only be claimed if you have travelled for 10 or more days with a Myki Pass that is for 28 days or longer.

When Yarra Trams , Metro Trains or V/Line miss their monthly performance targets, you can claim compensation. Given the electronic nature of the Myki system, it is ridiculous that getting compensation is a manual process, involving filling in a form and posting it. It seems obvious that the system is designed to discourage passengers from getting the compensation they are owed.

Compensation is paid as the Myki Money equivalent of the zones covered by the Pass, rather than extending the duration of the Pass.

There are several ways to make use of the Myki Money compensation:

Use it after your Pass expires. Note, however, that if you have another Pass loaded on your card, the Myki system will always use that first if it is valid for your trip.
Use it for travel in other zones, including V/Line journeys.
Request that the compensation amount is added to a different Myki card, such as a family member’s card, or a second card that you use. This option is on the form.
Pay for your next Myki Pass using Myki Money. This is done by putting enough Myki Money on your card to pay for the Pass, then choosing the option on vending machine to buy a Pass with Myki Money. Unfortunately this option appears to only be available from vending machines.

Is Myki switching us to distance-based fares?

No. The current zone system is being retained.

Hong Kong and Singapore and some other cities use fares based on how many kilometres you travel. Myki does not include this change and fares remain almost identical to those under Metcard, based on the zones (which will now spread across Victoria) and duration (2-hour, daily, etc.) of travel.

The PTUA believes that distance-based charging has some disadvantages − it may lead to higher fares, and it is quite confusing, because you might not know how much you’ll be charged before you travel.

How do ticket inspectors and V/Line conductors check tickets?

There is little information printed on the Myki card itself, and no obvious way of telling whether you have validated correctly or not. Authorised Officers (ticket inspectors) and V/Line conductors use hand-held devices that can read the cards.

Has Myki slowed things down?

Yes, in some situations.

Station exits during the evening peak have become congested as train-loads of people queue to touch off. The unacceptably slow and inconsistent response times of card readers do not help in this regard. To ease the problem, more readers have been added at stations, new or widened station exits have been provided, and new barriers with faster card readers have been installed at some stations.

Buses should have benefited from faster boarding times but Myki readers on buses are notorious for their slow and inconsistent response times.

The government’s decision not to allow single-use tickets to be purchased might have speeded-up bus operations (although quite a few bus passengers top-up frequently with small amounts as an alternative), but that is at the expense of occasional users who do not have a Myki, or passengers who have forgotten to have their Myki with them.

Touching off has been made optional on trams, to avoid delays (see above). Whether delays occur depends to a great extent on how quickly the readers respond, and how many there are. It is worth noting that London’s buses and trams were both switched to a flat fare system, requiring no touch-off, because delays during disembarking were causing problems.

Does Myki work properly?

Virtually every aspect of Myki’s introduction has been poorly handled. The PTUA has flagged a number of design and implementation problems with Myki that need fixing , and we are continuing to give feedback to Public Transport Victoria.

The biggest drawback with the Myki system is the state government’s unexplained decision not to make single-use tickets available, meaning that every public transport user must have a Myki card, loaded with sufficient credit, to be able to travel. This makes things extremely difficult for tourists, for new and occasional public transport users, or for passengers who have problems with their Myki, and it will be a further source of fare evasion.

As noted above, the other major and persistent problem with the operation of Myki is that response times of card readers are inconsistent and often too slow − sometimes they respond in under a second, but very often they take a good deal longer. That is unacceptable, and it has been allowed to continue for far too long.

As soon as Myki began operating, the PTUA asked that different sounds be introduced for a touch on and a touch off. Instead of that, we got the totally unnecessary introduction of a double beep for concession passengers.

Opportunities for buying and topping up cards are still too limited, especially for tram and bus users.

There have been a number of instances of people mistakenly “touching on” at blue Myki Check machines, rather than the proper Myki card readers, and then being fined for not having touched on. We have asked PTV to make changes to the relevant hardware and software which will make this less likely to occur.

Watch the system very carefully to ensure you’re being charged correctly. Keep a close eye on the Myki readers as you use them, check your transactions on the Myki Check machines (the blue machines in stations and some trams stops) at vending machines and/or via the PTV web site, and ring 1800 800 007 or contact PTV online if you suspect you have been overcharged.

Was it worth the money?

Probably not. Although the Myki system brings some benefits , including better access to cheap fares, these are eclipsed by the enormous cost of the system.

Few passengers wanted a new ticket system, and the PTUA argued that for a fraction of the cost, either the previous Metcard system could have been updated, or a cheaper Smartcard system bought from elsewhere. The money saved could have been spent on more staff, trains, trams and buses. But the change has happened, so we’re providing feedback to Public Transport Victoria to try and improve the outcome for passengers.

Further questions?

Email office at ptua.org.au with your questions. We’ll endeavour to find out the answers and post them back here.

If you want to read all the fine print yourself, it’s contained in the Victorian Fares and Ticketing Manual . Be warned, the Manual is over 100 pages long.

Public Transport Victoria has posted some useful information on its web site, which you can read here .

You can ring PTV for information, on 1800 800 007 (6 a.m. – midnight daily).

You can also go to a PTV Hub to get assistance. There is one near the Collins Street entrance of Southern Cross Station (pictured). There is another Hub on the ground floor of the PTV headquarters building at 750 Collins Street, Docklands, about 500 metres from Southern Cross station. That Hub can perform more operations than the one at Southern Cross. For example the Collins Street Hub includes the Pass Office, which issues the various forms of free travel passes which are available on the public transport network. There are also PTV Hubs in Geelong and Bendigo.

What is the PTUA anyway?

Founded in 1976, the Public Transport Users Association is the recognised consumer organisation representing passengers of all forms of public transport.

We are a non-profit, voluntary organisation, with no political affiliations. If you want to help support our work, please join us . You get five newsletters per year, as well as access to cheap Yearly tickets , and you’ll be helping the campaign for better public transport in Melbourne and around Victoria.

Countdown To Cheaper Regional Fares For Victorians

The Andrews Labor Government is making public transport affordable and accessible to Victorians in every corner of the state, with the regional fare cap coming into effect next week.

Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll today visited Southern Cross Station, which will see hundreds of thousands of passengers benefit when the regional fare cap is implemented from 31 March.

The Labor Government is capping the cost of a daily ticket on the entire regional Victorian network at the same price as a metro daily fare , ensuring families living in rural and regional Victoria can visit family and friends and access vital health and education services in other reg ional cities and in Melbourne.

That means more money in regional Victorians’ pockets, and more opportunities for families in Melbourne and visitors to the state to explore everything Victoria has to offer.

Passengers wishing to purchase a ticket for long-distance trains and coaches will be able to book ahead from tomorrow from 9am. At Southern Cross Station, tickets can be purchased from the ticketing office.

Current metro fares mean regional trips will initially be capped at $9.20 for a full fare or $4.60 for a concession – and at $6.70 and $3.35 for concession on a weekend or public holiday.

For those who take long-distance V/Line journeys, the regional fare cap can save people more than $40 for each and every journey on the regional public transport network.

The cap will also apply to interstate travel within 60 kilometres of the Victorian border, to ensure those living in border communities in New South Wales and South Australia benefit as well. The fare cap applies to all PTV regional buses, town buses and V/Line trains and coaches.

The Labor Government is continuing to boost the public transport network across regional Victoria, running more trains more often – investing nearly $1.5 billion in 59 new VLocity trains since 2014, which has created around 500 jobs.

Since 2014, an extra 800 V/Line train services have also been added – with a r ecord 2,200 regional train services now operating every week. Almost 200 extra weekend services are set to be added to the V/Line timetable from 2024 – with a further order of 23 VLocity trains to meet the demands of a growing network.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit vline.com.au or ptv.vic.gov.au .

Quote attributable to Premier Daniel Andrews

“We’re proud to be making regional fares fair – making public transport accessible to passengers who live in every corner of our state and opening up regional Victoria to more visitors.”

Quote attributable to Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll

“The regional fare cap will transform the way Victorians travel and encourage more people to connect with family and friends right across our state – and will also benefit our fantastic regional tourism businesses.”

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1.1 History
2.1 By plane
2.2 By train
2.5 By ferry
3.2 By trolley
3.4 By taxi
3.5 By bicycle
6.4 Markets
7.2 Mid-range
7.3 Splurge
7.4 To be classified
8.1 Downtown
8.2 Elsewhere
9.2 Downtown
9.3 Beach side
10 Stay safe
11.1 Newspapers

Saint Petersburg sits at the base of the Tampa Bay peninsula in Pinellas County, Florida , and enjoys a more subdued social atmosphere than its larger cousin, Tampa . The city has tried to characterize the downtown as an arts and entertainments destination and you will find no shortage of arts and crafts stores, galleries, & museums along with cafes and boutique food shops all within a couple blocks of the Tampa Bay waterfront. With water on three sides of the city, St. Pete is a superb location for fishing, sailing, and wandering beaches.

In 2020, the city was home to 258,000 people, with 2.1 million in the metropolitan area.

The city publishes the free "Downtown St.Petersburg Guide & Map" booklet, updated each season, that contains maps, trolley routes, and listings for hundreds of museums, events, restaurants, & hotels along with coupons. You can find the guide in dispensers throughout downtown and in many businesses.

Saint Petersburg was founded by John C. Williams from Detroit, Michigan, who purchased the land in 1876. The town began with the help of Peter Demens, who was instrumental in bringing a railroad connection there in 1888. Saint Petersburg was named after the Saint Petersburg in Russia, the birthplace of Peter Demens. A local legend says that John C. Williams and Peter Demens flipped a coin to see who would have the honor of naming the city. Peter Demens won and named the city after his birthplace, while John C. Williams named the first hotel after his birthplace, Detroit. The Detroit Hotel still exists downtown, but it was converted into condos in 2002.

While Saint Petersburg has no railway station on its own, nearby Tampa is served by Amtrak via its Silver Service between Miami and New York City . A thruway bus service is available, arriving at Corner of US 19 and 110 Ave near Pinellas Park Square Shopping Center.

The primary route in and out of the city is Interstate 275. I-275 runs north to Tampa and connects with Interstate 4 (Orlando, East Coast) and Interstate 75. I-275 runs south over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to Bradenton and connects with Interstate 75 heading south to Sarasota, Ft.Meyers, Naples, and South Florida.

Greyhound Bus Lines , ☏ +1 727-898-1496 . Stops at 180 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N St. You can walk four blocks south to catch the Central Avenue trolley to the beach or east towards the pier. ( updated Jul 2023 )
FlixBus . Between downtown Tampa and downtown St. Pete. Takes about 25 minutes. $6+ . ( updated Jul 2023 )

There are trolley-styled buses , on two separate lines:

Downtown Looper . Makes a loop around downtown and connects rides with most destinations between 5th Avenue N-6th Avenue S and east of 5th Street N/S. Free . ( updated Jul 2023 )
Central Avenue Trolley (CAT) . The PSTA-run CAT (sometimes called central avenue shuttle) runs along Central Avenue and also connects to the Pier, Williams Park, and St.Pete Beach. The fare is free between The Pier and Baywalk, 50¢ between Baywalk & Grand Central Station, and $2 west of Grand Central Station. Seniors (65+), disabled, & Medicare cardholders travel for half price (25¢ or $1) and children 5 and under are free. When the trolley is traveling west, you pay when you exit. When the trolley is traveling east, you pay when you board. GO Cards are accepted on this line. ( updated Jul 2023 )

The two lines connect at (no free transfers): Baywalk & The Pier. Connections with PSTA bus routes are available at Grand Central Station & Williams Park. The city also runs a free "Baseball Shuttle" between downtown parking garages and Tropicana Field for certain games where large crowds are expected.

There are over 25,000 available public parking spaces in St. Petersburg. Metered parking spaces along streets in downtown and at parking lots along the bay. There are also several public parking garages in downtown. As of Feb 2021, the rates along the Pier are $1/hr. You can pay via coin or the Parkmobile app [ dead link ] .

Car rental places around here are all on the search engines like Priceline. Turo is another popular option for peer-to-peer renting. Rental Cars are available from:

Dollar Rent A Car , 5005 Gulf Boulevard, St Pete Beach , ☏ +1 727 367-3779 .
Enterprise Rent A Car , 297 75th Ave, St Petersburg , ☏ +1 727 363-3801 .
Payless Car Rental , 2350 34th Street North, St Petersburg , ☏ +1 727 321-6352 . (Corporate office only).
Avis Rent A Car , 5300 Gulf Boulevard, St Pete Beach , ☏ +1 727 367-2847 .
Hertz Rent A Car , 333 1st Street South, St Petersburg , ☏ +1 727 823-5895 .
BATS Taxi , ☏ +1 727-367-3702 . ( updated Jul 2023 )

The Pinellas Trail starts in downtown and runs the entire length of Pinellas County.

27.793659 -82.790561 7 Church by the Sea , 495 137th Ave Cir . The bell-tower of the church looks like a surprised duck. ( updated May 2016 )

Gulfport Art Walk ( in Gulfport along Beach Blvd ). 6PM–10PM on the first Friday and third Saturday of each month . Local artists show and sell their wares, with refreshments and dining for the community.
Tampa Bay Times Festival of Reading . A celebration of reading hosted at Eckerd College annually in November. Acclaimed authors, journalists, and critics join in panels and give talks while children enjoy theater, storytelling, and games.
First Friday . On the first Friday of every month there is a Street party on Central Ave. from 2nd to 3rd St. 5:30PM to 10PM. It is free and usually has live music.
Central Avenue's Monthly Gallery Walk . All day . Second Saturday of every month. See and acquire some of the area's art; meet gallery owners and artists. ( updated Apr 2023 )
Gulf Beaches . Beautiful sandy beaches from Fort DeSoto Beach to St. Pete Beach to Clearwater . All beaches are 10-15 minutes west of the city of St. Pete.
Jet Fighter flight , ☏ +41 44 500 50 10 . The customer can fly the Aero L-39 Albatros Jet fighter itself under close watch of the pilot. $3400 for a 30 min flight . ( updated Feb 2022 )
Island Boat Adventures , 6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane , ☏ +1 727 871-2628 . Daily dolphin watching and snorkeling trips to Egmont Key Island, a magnificent island and a Florida state park, just a few miles offshore at the mouth of Tampa Bay, accessible only by boat. $37 .
27.7732 -82.6305 4 Pier Dolphin Cruises , 400 Second Avenue N.E. Slip 46 , ☏ +1-727-647-1538 , [email protected] . Daily 1-6:50PM (3 tours a day) . This tour boat accommodates 40 people. Dolphin sighting is guaranteed. The 90-minute boat tour takes your south from the St. Petersburg Pier area along Tampa Bay. You get to see dolphins, the city skyline, landmarks and upscale housing along the coast. Child $14.98, adult $23.54 . ( updated May 2017 )
27.71471 -82.686474 5 Eckerd College Public Events , 4200 54th Ave S . They often have several public events each month that anyone can join. usually free . ( updated Apr 2023 )
Bernies & Son Jewelers , 154 Beach Dr. NE , ☏ +1 727 823-2000 . Jeweler with 33 years of selling St. Petersburg estate, as well as unique one-of-a-kind handmade custom jewelry. Quality repairs & personalized service.
Florida CraftArt , 501 Central Ave , ☏ +1 727 821-7931 . M-Sa 10AM-5:30PM . The gallery offers fine craft for collectors of traditional materials & innovative designs in clay, wood, fiber, glass & jewelry. This statewide organization features exhibitions of regional, national & emerging artists.
Shapiro's Gallery of Contemporary Arts , 300 Beach Drive NE , ☏ +1 727 894-2111 . Shapiro's is a 3,000 ft² (280 m 2 ) gallery on Beach Drive and features jewelry, clay, glass, wood, metal and Judaica. Mobiles, kaleidoscopes and outdoor art for the patio and garden.
27.771667 -82.641561 1 book + bottle , 17 6th St N , ☏ +1 727 240-7448 . A nice bookstore and wine bar. often has events. ( updated Feb 2023 )
400 Beach , 400 Beach Drive , ☏ +1 727 897-9699 . Includes a chocolate shop, a gallery & dining. 1 block north of Parkshore Plaza.
I. C. Sharkets Seafood Market , 13040 Gandy Blvd. ( Gandy Blvd. Go east on the left after Derby Lane ), ☏ +1 727 498-8568 . Fresh seafood market, steamed blue crabs, boat rentals, bait & tackle, Marina on Tampa Bay
The Saturday Morning Market , Al Lang Stadium parking lot ( 1st Ave. S and 1st St, downtown ), ☏ +1 727 455-4921 . 9AM-2PM . Fresh fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, hot/cold food, live entertainment, and other vendors. Open from Early October to Late May.
27.804065 -82.638875 1 El Cap's Burgers and Sandwiches , 3500 4th St N , ☏ +1 727 521-1314 . A local legacy. Cap's is wallpapered with awards for Best Burger from every conceivable publication. Excellent sandwiches, family friendly, popular with local sports fans. ( updated Apr 2023 )
Evos , 2631 4th Street North , ☏ +1 727 571-EVOS (3867) . A chain that offers healthier alternatives to most fast-food joints, Evos offers healthy burgers, wraps, shakes and "air fries" in a fun, friendly environment. Everything is either hormone free or organic and there are plenty of choices for vegetarians and vegans.
Mazarro's Italian Market , 2909 22nd Avenue N , ☏ +1 727 321-2400 . Extensive deli, delicious meats and sandwiches, prepared meals, soups, salads - all very reasonably priced. Coffee/espresso bar, extensive wine cellar with selections from all over the world. Nice craft brewed and imported beer selection too. Eat in or take out. Just off of I-275 on 22nd Ave N.

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Hurricane Restaurant . Seafood restaurant & bar overlooking beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. Located at the southern end of Passegrille. Can be very busy around sunset. Get there early if you want to dine before they convert the restaurant to a nightclub.
Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish , 1350 Pasadena Ave., South Pasadena. . Bring in your fresh catch and have them smoke it for you, or have a bite of theirs, with a side of their famous German Potato Salad.
9 Bangkok . are just a few of the Thai restaurants found in the downtown section of Central Avenue.
Habana Cafe , 5402 Gulfport Blvd , ☏ +1 727 321-8855 . Gulfport. Excellent Cuban food in a restored old St. Petersburg home. The lechon and the butterfly shrimp are can't-miss menu items.
Coco Wood Grill , 17814 Gulf Boulevard, Redington Shores , ☏ +1 727-498-6005 . Highly acclaimed, considered one of the best seafood restaurants in the area. $$$$ .
Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant , 4175 66th St N , ☏ +1 727 381-8888 . The most authentic Chinese food available in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. This restaurant serves up authentic Cantonese style food - with a special emphasis on freshness and authenticity.
The Oyster Bar , 249 Central Avenue , ☏ +1 727-999-4257 . Fresh seafood, steaks, chicken and pasta dishes cooked to perfection.
Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant , 332 Beach Dr NE , ☏ +1 727 209-2299 . Original Spanish recipes from Northern Spain. The most unique dining experience in the area! Over 100 hot & cold tapas available with an incredible wine list. Live music Tu-Su.
Fresco's Waterfront Bistro , 300 2nd Ave NE , ☏ +1 727 894-4429 . Seafood, pasta & chops. Saturday and Sunday brunch. Happy hour every day. Award-winning wine list.
Parkshore Grill , 300 Beach Drive NE , ☏ +1 727 896-DINE (3463) . Superb contemporary cuisine on Downtown St. Pete's waterfront. Sidewalk dining overlooks the beautiful Vinoy Yacht Basin. Savor fresh seafood, salads, paninis & burgers for lunch or enjoy dinner of lobster, filets, king crab or sumptuous chef-prepared meals.
Red Mesa , 4912 4th St. N , ☏ +1 727 527-8728 . Ceviche, Cerveza, Sangria. 5 minutes north of downtown, "the" place for regional Mexican & Southwest cuisine. Fresh steaks and seafood served in a casual upscale atmosphere. Lunch and dinner daily. Sunday brunch. Beer & wine.
Brick and Mortar , 539 Central Ave , ☏ +1 727-822-6540 . Classic French cuisine, affordable to all. Prix Fixe menu just $19 nightly, 5-6:30PM. Full bar, drink checks 1/2 price & $5 appetizers during happy hour, 5-7PM.
400 Beach Seafood and Tap House , 400 Beach Drive , ☏ +1 727 896-2400 . Fresh seafood daily, Raw Bar, indoor/outdoor seating, lunch & dinner; Sunday brunch. 24 beers on tap, 48 wines by the glass, full liquor bar. Banquet/meeting rooms & private dining rooms available. Sports on 12 flat screens. ( updated Feb 2022 )
Sweet Divas Chocolates , 400 Beach Drive , ☏ +1 727 379-4567 . Offering fine chocolates, cupcakes, muffins, ice cream, coffees, teas, wines, champagnes, flowers, and gifts. Bistro type seating overlooking Beach Drive and the waterfront.

There are many small bars on the beaches to the west side of the peninsula and scattered throughout the area.

27.772263 -82.634841 1 The One Night Stand , 149 1st Ave N , ☏ +1 727-350-5822 . Plenty of bull riding and beer drinking games. ( updated Apr 2023 )
27.771424 -82.63635 2 Sauvignon Wine Locker & American Trattoria , 241 Central Ave . Wine bar with a good selection, open evenings, also serves light eats. $6/beer . ( updated Apr 2023 )
27.771337 -82.636227 3 Mastry's Bar & Grill . ( updated Apr 2023 )
27.771739 -82.635705 4 Pelican Pub . ( updated Apr 2023 )
27.770655 -82.671065 5 Lucky Star Lounge , 2760 Central Ave . Small neighborhood gay bar. ( updated Apr 2023 )
27.847885 -82.638979 6 Noble Crust of St. Petersburg (formerly Hideaway Bar) , 8300 4th St N . Italian restaurant with happy hour and bar/patio. ( updated Apr 2023 )
27.786662 -82.63884 7 Three Birds Tavern , 1492 4th St N . Bar and restaurant. ( updated Apr 2023 )

Several beach front and cityside hotels, from chain to locally owned & operated. The Spring Break period of March-April is typically the peak time for rates and crowds. The St. Pete area gets its share of Spring Breakers but many seem to flock to other parts of the state.

Other beachfront communities have their own motel/hotel areas as well. St. Pete Beach , Sand Key, Clearwater , Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, John's Pass, and several other communities are in Pinellas County and located along the beach. There is also the city of Pinellas Park.

Travellers might find deals at many hotel/motel locations along 34th Street in St. Pete. This is U.S. 19. These are inland hotels but are just a short drive to the beaches or the city.

Bay Palms Resort , 4237 Gulf Boulevard , ☏ +1 727 360-7642 , fax : +1 727 360-1856 , [email protected] . Check-in: 3PM , check-out: 11AM . St. Pete Beach. directions: From I-275 take exit 17 (Pinellas Bayway) WEST to St. Pete Beach, then RIGHT on Gulf Boulevard, 3/4 mile to Property will be on the right. Bay Palms Waterfront Resort is a boutique resort (Gay and Pet Friendly), with only 15 rooms. This property is directly on Boca Ciega Bay and has one of the largest privately owned fishing piers in St Petersburg which is 1500sq feet. You can enjoy great fishing, watch for Manatees and Dolphins, or dock your boat.
The Exchange Hotel , 234 3rd Ave N , ☏ +1 727-777-5988 . This 1926 historical hotel is in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg. Within walking distance to all local attractions including the Salvador Dali Museum, The Pier, Tropicana Field, etc. Put on your walking shoes, step outside our front door, and enjoy all that downtown St. Pete has to offer.
Don CeSar Hotel . This majestic pink colossus radiates gold as the sun sets over the Gulf. Once used as a R&R hospital during World War II, this high-scale resort offers boutiques, an ice-cream shop, and beautiful beach access along Gulf Blvd. in St. Pete Beach . $1,000+/night .
Gulfside Resort , 565 70th Avenue , ☏ +1 727 360-7640 , fax : +1 727 367-6398 . St. Pete Beach. St. Pete Beach hotel near shopping, dining, and nightlife. Very affordable, clean rooms, nice pool.

These hotel locations are in downtown St. Petersburg and despite not being within walking distance from beaches, they are walking distance to many museums, restaurants and shops.

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront , 333 1st St S ( From Interstate 275, take Exit 22: Interstate 175, which is the same exit as that for the Bayfront Center. At fourth traffic light turn left onto 1st Street S. Hotel two blocks on left. ), ☏ +1 727 894-5000 .

These resort/hotel locations offer travellers lodging directly on St. Pete Beach. Walk right out of the hotel onto the white sandy beach; room views of the Gulf of Mexico and plenty of nearby entertainment.

Bellwether Beach Resort , 5250 Gulf Boulevard , ☏ +1 727-249-0227 . St. Pete Beach resort on the Gulf of Mexico, 3 restaurants including Spinners Revolving Restaurant, beach theme weddings and conference centers.
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Dolphin Beach Resort , 4900 Gulf Boulevard , ☏ +1 727 360-7011 , fax : +1 727 367-5909 . St. Pete Beach. Florida beach front resort, the Dolphin Beach Resort is located right on the Gulf of Mexico.
Alden Beach Resort , 5900 Gulf Boulevard , ☏ +1 727 360-7081 , fax : +1 727 360-5957 . St. Pete Beach. The St Pete Alden Beach Resort overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and is only 30 minutes from St Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa International Airport. Special features include 900 sq. feet of meeting space, two heated pools, two whirlpool spas, two lighted tennis courts, a children's playground, basketball court, an arcade room, and direct beach access.
Bayview Plaza Waterfront Resort , 4321 Gulf Blvd , ☏ +1 727 367-2791 . Family owned and operated since 1988, sits directly across the street from the beach and is on the Boca Ciega Bay, small property
Plaza Beach Hotel , 4506 Gulf Blvd , toll-free: +1-800-257-8998 . Family owned and operated since 1988, our collection of beach and waterfront resorts are characterized by small-by-design, family-focused lodging - that means plenty of space and a variety of amenities at a real value.
The Ponce De Leon Hotel , 95 Central Ave ( from I-275 take exit 23A for I-375 which puts you onto 4th Ave N; when it ends at Beach Drive turn right; make another right on Central Ave; it's on the right side ), ☏ +1 727 550-9300 . Check-in: 3PM , check-out: 11AM . This stylish Mediterranean boutique hotel's decor captures the epitome of sleek style with the comfort of home for business and leisure travelers alike. For those looking for travel to the warm weather that Florida has to offer year round; The Ponce De Leon welcomes you with air conditioned rooms featuring flat screen cable TV, wireless internet, microwaves, refrigerators, mini-bars, in room coffee and on-premises laundry. From $89 .
Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove , 6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane , ☏ +1 727 867-1151 . Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove is 5 minutes from Fort Desoto Park and the Gulf beaches.

Statistically, Saint Petersburg is a safe community. Like any city, there are parts to avoid, but the majority of St. Pete is a modern city full of nice people and hospitable places. Cities that are tourist attractions are also attractions to those that prey on tourists.

The weather is warm year round here with highs typically in the 60s and 70s (°F) in the winter and 80s and 90s in the summer. Summers are very hot and humid. Sometimes when it rains in St. Pete, it literally pours!

The hurricane season runs through summer and fall with the peak of the season in September. It has been many years since St. Pete has been directly hit by a hurricane.

Being on a peninsula, the city is surrounded on three sides by water. There are also three very long bridges that access the area, the Sunshine Skyway rises to a height of 17 stories above the Tampa Bay. The Howard Frankland Bridge and the Gandy Bridge are much lower rise as bridges grow. If a person fears long bridges, they should be prepared to deal with this aspect of the area.

The port of Tampa is the launchpoint of Caribbean and other cruises. The port is now limited to smaller (relatively speaking) cruise ships since many of the largest vessels on the Caribbean cannot navigate under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge (approximately 17 stories high) to enter the bay.

St. Petersburg is about 90 minutes west from Orlando and the various theme parks near Orlando like Disney World and Universal Studios. Three hours northeast from St. Petersburg is Daytona Beach and Cape Canaveral .

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Located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, St. Petersburg is a vibrant city known for its beautiful beaches, cultural attractions, and lively atmosphere. With its warm climate and picturesque surroundings, St. Petersburg has become a popular destination for tourists from around the world.

Why Visit St. Petersburg

Stunning Beaches: St. Petersburg is home to some of the most breathtaking beaches in Florida, including the famous St. Pete Beach and Clearwater Beach. Visitors can relax on pristine white sands, swim in crystal-clear waters, and enjoy a variety of water sports.
Cultural Hub: The city boasts a thriving arts scene, with numerous museums, galleries, and theaters. The Salvador Dali Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, and Mahaffey Theater are just a few of the cultural attractions that make St. Petersburg a haven for art enthusiasts.
Outdoor Adventures: Nature lovers will find plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. From kayaking through mangrove tunnels in Weedon Island Preserve to exploring the Sunken Gardens, there are endless adventures to be had in St. Petersburg.

Top Attractions in St. Petersburg, Florida

The Dali Museum: This iconic museum houses the largest collection of Salvador Dali's works outside of Spain, showcasing the surrealist artist's masterpieces.
St. Pete Beach: Known for its pristine sand and clear waters, St. Pete Beach offers a perfect spot for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports.
The Vinoy Renaissance Resort: A historic landmark, this luxury hotel offers stunning views of Tampa Bay, elegant accommodations, and a championship golf course.
Sunken Gardens: Explore a tropical oasis featuring lush gardens, cascading waterfalls, and exotic plants at Sunken Gardens, a botanical paradise in the heart of the city.

Getting Around St. Petersburg

In St. Petersburg, visitors have various transportation options to explore the city. Biking is a popular choice, with numerous bike lanes and rental services available. The city also has a well-connected public transport system, including buses and trolleys, providing convenient access to major attractions and neighborhoods. Exploring St. Petersburg without a car is easy and eco-friendly, thanks to these alternative transportation methods.

When to Visit St. Petersburg

Spring: Experience pleasant temperatures and enjoy outdoor events like the St. Petersburg Fine Arts Festival and the Firestone Grand Prix.
Summer: Embrace the sun and visit the city's beaches, attend the St. Pete Pride Parade, or explore the vibrant nightlife scene.
Autumn: Witness the city's cultural side during the St. Petersburg International Folk Fair or enjoy the cooler weather at outdoor festivals and markets.
Winter: Escape the cold and bask in the mild winter climate while attending events like the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show or the Holiday Boat Parade.

Food and Drinks in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg's culinary scene is diverse and exciting, offering a range of cuisines to satisfy every palate. From fresh seafood and farm-to-table restaurants to trendy cafes and international flavors, the city has something for everyone. Don't miss the chance to try local favorites such as grouper sandwiches, Cuban sandwiches, and key lime pie. Pair your meal with a refreshing craft beer from one of the city's many breweries or indulge in a tropical cocktail.

Nightlife and Entertainment in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg offers a vibrant nightlife and entertainment scene for visitors and locals alike. From live music venues and jazz clubs to trendy bars and waterfront lounges, there are plenty of options to enjoy an evening out. The city's downtown area is particularly lively, with a wide range of restaurants, theaters, and nightclubs. Whether you're looking for a quiet evening or a lively night on the town, St. Petersburg has something to suit every taste.

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You can choose to collect your ticket from a station or agent prior to travel or call 10 business days in advance and have your ticket posted to you. And in 2023, you will also be able to redeem your vouchers online. Phone 1800 800 007 or visit the PTV website www.ptv.vic.gov.au
Regional public transport for Victoria
A full fare myki card costs $6 and a concession, seniors or child myki costs $3. Pre-loaded myki cards are available from some staffed V/Line stations outside the myki boundary and from V/Line conductors for customers who board services at unstaffed stations. Full fare pre-loaded myki cards cost $30 and include $24 worth of pre-loaded travel.
Update on the free travel voucher program
27/03/23. On 1 November 2022 the Free Travel Voucher program changed to provide greater flexibility in how you book your journey. To access free travel vouchers annually you must be Victorian residents and hold a: Victorian Seniors Card, Victorian Carer Card ('We Care' card), Pensioners Concession Card issued by Centrelink, or.
Using the new PTV website
Plan a journey between any two locations in Victoria, view your options on the map, and select your preferred result to view step-by-step journey details. Us...
Getting Around Melbourne: A Guide to Public Transportation
Peak traffic on public transportation and the roads is Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. During this time, the roads leading into and out of the city will be jam-packed with people traveling to and from work. If you're traveling by train, be attentive towards the express services.
Victorian pensioner free travel vouchers
Public Transport Victoria issues the free travel vouchers. You'll need to register to receive your allocation of free travel vouchers. Find out more and register to receive free travel vouchers. For more information and to apply. For information about using the Free travel voucher: visit the Public Transport Victoria website, or; phone on 1800 ...
Public transport benefits
Victorian Seniors Card holders receive significant discounts and benefits on public transport. These are: A Seniors myki and concession fares on trains, trams and buses, including V/Line trains and coaches. This is a 50% discount on a full fare. Free weekend travel in any two consecutive zones and on regional town buses.
Myki Q+A: Straight answers to your questions
At all other times, one child can travel free and one child needs to have a valid ticket. See here for more detailed terms and conditions. V/Line passengers using Myki who travel in more than two zones (and that is the case for most V/Line journeys) must have: a Myki Pass for their entire journey and a Myki Money balance of at least $0.00; or
Free travel vouchers
Call PTV on 1800 800 007 and allow 10 business days for postage of your ticket, ... Vouchers are only valid for travel within Victoria and cannot be used as part of an interstate journey (except for travel to Albury, Mount Gambier and Deniliquin). When travelling, show your proof of eligibility and ticket to public transport staff if asked ...
PTV
University travel: travelling to uni guides are available for for download. The guides will help you find the best way to get from your front door to campus. Luggage, bikes and animals: find out the rules and process for taking luggage, bikes and animals on public transport. Interstate travel: information on interstate travel to and from Melbourne.
Public transport, Getting here and around, Travel information, Victoria
Route numbers show on the front of the tram. Some stops provide times for next departures, or download the tramTRACKER and PTV apps for live departure information. Free Tram Zone Travel on trams in Melbourne's city centre is free. View a map of the Free Tram Zone on the PTV website. Tram stops in the Free Tram Zone are clearly marked.
Changes to concession travel in Victoria and NSW
Victoria's free public transport voucher program is changing significantly. From 1 January 2022, Victorian residents will no longer receive free travel vouchers. The program has moved to an 'opt-in' program, with eligible DVA clients now having to register with Public Transport Victoria (PTV) to continue receiving free travel vouchers ...
Getting around, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
myki is Melbourne's ticket to travel on the city's trains, trams and buses. It's a plastic smartcard with stored value which can be topped up and re-used again. Purchase your myki online at the PTV website , premium train stations, retail outlets displaying the myki sign (including 7-Elevens), or by calling 1800 800 007 (free from a land line ...
Countdown To Cheaper Regional Fares For Victorians
The cap will also apply to interstate travel within 60 kilometres of the Victorian border, to ensure those living in border communities in New South Wales and South Australia benefit as well. The fare cap applies to all PTV regional buses, town buses and V/Line trains and coaches.
Direct (non-stop) flights from Saint Petersburg, St. Pete-Clearwater
See all routes, airlines and scheduled direct (non-stop) flights from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, Saint Petersburg (PIE). Find detailed information for each departure 9 months ahead and explore all 58 destinations with our smart search tool and route map.
PTV Lines (US)
PTV Lines is a cloud-based public transit software for line planning and public transit service optimization. ... Accessibility analysis is a powerful tool for planners, to assess how mobility measures enable people to travel to various destinations. By using accessibility analysis, planners get deep understanding of what works, and what are ...
Seniors
Eligibility. You must have a Victorian Seniors Card, available to permanent residents of Victoria aged 60 or over who work less than 35 hours a week. It's issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. International seniors aren't eligible for a concession fare. The Seniors Business Discount Card doesn't give discounted public transport.
Saint Petersburg (Florida)
The primary route in and out of the city is Interstate 275. I-275 runs north to Tampa and connects with Interstate 4 (Orlando, East Coast) and Interstate 75. ... (5 years old or more) editions in new condition (i.e. 8- to 10-year-old travel guides in new condition sold for their retail price). Nonetheless, with the huge selection, you should be ...
All Time-Limited Travel Passes And Travel Cards In St. Petersburg
705. Combined (tram, trolleybus, bus, subway) ticket for 90 minutes. 68. Podorozhnik Card (electronic wallet): Subway fare per trip when paid by Podorozhnik: — from 1 to 10 trips during a month. 38. — from 11 to 20 trips during a month. 37.
Bus to St. Petersburg, FL
You can hop on the Greyhound at St Petersburg (PSTA Transit Center), St. Petersburg (FL). Travel costs to St. Petersburg can be as low as $8.99. If you're on the hunt for a cheap bus ticket to St. Petersburg, remember to book early. Traveling on weekdays or during non-peak hours can also lead you to some of the most budget-friendly fares available!