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Located on the southwest corner of Queensland, Brisbane is the capital of this Australian state. Ranked as the third largest city in Australia, Brisbane is situated on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Being the capital city of Queensland, Brisbane has a well developed transportation network that facilitates moving around in this city and the adjoining areas like a piece of cake. The efficient system of transportation in Brisbane offers the locals as well as the visitors ample opportunity to commute around this picturesque city by bus, taxi, ferry and train service.

Bus service forms a major part of transportation in Brisbane. You should avail the bus services to explore this coastal city. Operated by both private and public bus service operators, this system ferries passengers to and from any part of the city. In fact, bus services even go to overseas destinations. You can avail the bus service from Queen Street Bus Station to head for any destination.

Train service is another convenient means of transportation in Brisbane and the city suburban train service network runs trains on 10 suburban lines. This rail service links the west, north and the east parts of the city. The train service network is owned and operated by the public service agencies.

Taxis are a great way to explore Brisbane. There are mainly two taxi companies that operate within the city. The two different services are distinguished by the separate taxi colors. One set of cabs is yellow in color and the others are painted in black and white. Though the color differs; the rates are the same. Taxis pick you up from any part of the city and take you right at the doorstep of your location. These services can be availed either by prior booking or hiring one by just waving your hand.

Ferry services are an integral part of the system of transportation in Brisbane. CityFerry is a ferry service that helps transport passengers within the city. CityCat is another ferry service operating within the city limits. Though ferry services are mainly used by the locals to get to the work place, you can always avail these services for moving about the city without having to get stuck in traffic jams for hours.

Transportation in Brisbane remains incomplete without mentioning the Brisbane Airport. The airport is now considered as the second busiest in Australia. The domestic as well as international terminals see flood of tourists arriving in Brisbane at regular intervals. All the major airline carriers like Qantas, British Airways, Air India, Cathay Pacific and countless others link Brisbane with other parts of the world. After checking out from the airport, you can avail the Airtrain facility to reach this great city. The journey approximately takes only 20 minutes and the ride is a very comfortable one.

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