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Get a metroCARD for Adelaide transport

metroCARD is Adelaide's public transport card for buses, trains, and trams. It's cheaper and more convenient than paper tickets.

Why this matters

Adelaide has free trams in the city centre and a free connector bus. But for everything else, you need a metroCARD.

How to do it

How to do it

  1. 1

    Buy a metroCARD at Adelaide Metro InfoCentre, post offices, or newsagents

  2. 2

    Top up at retailers or online

  3. 3

    Touch on at the start of your trip

  4. 4

    Trams are free between South Terrace and Entertainment Centre

Adelaide trams are free in the city centre, but you still need to touch on with an empty card!

Time required: 10 minutes

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Applicable Visa Types

Student Visa (Subclass 500)Skilled Worker Visa (Subclass 482)Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801)Permanent Resident

City-Specific

Adelaide

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