Bus 37 works best if your hotel sits on its line
Transperth Bus 37 runs from Perth Airport to Kings Park via the CBD, so it only really shines if you’re staying close to its stops in the city or near Kings Park. The route connects the airport precinct to Perth Busport in the CBD before continuing to the park, giving you a one-seat ride from the terminals to central Perth streets instead of a train transfer.
The service runs from the T1/T2 terminal precinct on Airport Drive, so if you land at T3 or T4 you’ll need a short 5–10 minute shuttle or rideshare hop across the airfield roads to reach the 37 stop. Look for the signed Transperth bus stands outside T1/T2; Bus 37 boards there alongside other airport routes, not at a separate tourist bay.
A standard Transperth ticket on Bus 37 costs roughly the same as any 2–3 zone fare, usually under AUD $6 for adults in 2024, and you can pay with a SmartRider card or cash on board. The route counts as regular public transport, not an “airport premium” line, so prices match what locals pay going between the CBD and suburbs.
Bus 37 typically runs every 30–60 minutes during daytime hours, with timetables set by Transperth and published by exact minute for each stop. Evening and weekend frequencies can thin out, so if you land after 20:00 it’s worth checking the next departure time rather than assuming a bus will appear within 10 minutes.
The line passes through Perth CBD streets before heading out to Kings Park, so it’s handy if you’re staying near St Georges Terrace, Adelaide Terrace, or close to the park itself. If your hotel sits near a Mandurah or Joondalup Line train station instead, Bus 37 usually loses on speed compared with taking the 380 or 940 to a rail connection.
There’s basic bus-style comfort only: standard Transperth seats, front-door boarding, and luggage going on the floor or beside you, with no dedicated racks beyond the small low-floor area near the doors. If you’re hauling two big checked bags plus a 7 kg carry-on, a taxi from T1/T2 might save you the awkward shuffle up the steps with all that weight.
Practical tip: check the Transperth journey planner for the next Bus 37 from T1/T2 before you leave baggage claim; if the wait is more than 25–30 minutes, combine a different bus or train with a short CBD walk instead of standing at the stop watching taxis roll past.