Johannesburg Taxi Routes & Transport Guide

Complete guide to taxi routes, ranks, and current fares in Johannesburg. Find transport to Soweto, Sandton, Pretoria, and all major destinations.

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Popular Johannesburg Routes

Johannesburg CBD
Soweto
R15
35 minutes

Main route via M1 highway

Sandton
Alexandra
R12
25 minutes

Direct route via Marlboro

Park Station
Randburg
R18
40 minutes

Via M1 and N1 highways

Johannesburg
Pretoria
R25
60 minutes

Inter-city route via N1

Sandton
Midrand
R14
30 minutes

Business district connection

Johannesburg CBD
Roodepoort
R16
35 minutes

West Rand connection

Major Taxi Ranks in Johannesburg

Park Station Taxi Rank

Johannesburg CBD
Routes: Soweto, Pretoria, East Rand

Largest taxi rank in Johannesburg serving multiple provinces

Bree Street Taxi Rank

Johannesburg CBD
Routes: Soweto, Alexandra, Randburg

Major CBD rank with routes to all townships

Noord Street Taxi Rank

Johannesburg CBD
Routes: Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand

Primary rank for northern routes

Wanderers Taxi Rank

Illovo
Routes: Sandton, Rosebank, Midrand

Serves northern suburbs and business districts

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a taxi cost from Johannesburg to Soweto?

Taxi fares from Johannesburg to Soweto typically range from R15-R20, depending on the specific route and taxi rank used. The journey takes approximately 35-45 minutes.

What time do taxi ranks open in Johannesburg?

Most taxi ranks in Johannesburg operate from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Major ranks like Park Station may have extended hours, with some services running until midnight.

Where is the main taxi rank in Johannesburg?

Park Station is the largest and main taxi rank in Johannesburg, located in the CBD. It serves routes to Soweto, Pretoria, East Rand, and other major destinations.

How do I get from Sandton to Johannesburg by taxi?

Take a taxi from Sandton to Park Station or Bree Street taxi rank. The fare is approximately R12-R15 and the journey takes 25-30 minutes depending on traffic.

Are Johannesburg taxis safe at night?

While many taxi routes operate safely at night, it's recommended to use well-lit, busy taxi ranks and travel in groups when possible. Major routes like Johannesburg-Soweto have regular services until late evening.

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