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There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Caloundra by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)planeADL - MCY
    6h 4m
    $247–557

  2. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planeADL - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    7h 28m
    $214–531

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide Stbus586
    2. Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Central Stationtrain446
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus
    39h 20m
    $267–550

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to BrisbanetrainGreat Southern Rail
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1trainBrna / ...
    2d 10h
    $2,367–5,392

  5. Drive 1,977.1 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Caloundracar1,977.1 km
    21h 55m
    $385–556

Adelaide to Caloundra by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration39h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Adelaide to Caloundra Rd at Caloundra Police Station via Brisbane, Central station, platform 6, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 2d 10h.

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