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How to get fromAdelaide to Mount Isaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Mount Isa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane ADL - ISA
    7h 35m
    $358–1,333

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury station to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus bus
    2d 16h
    $494–1,208

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    3d 11h
    $2,461–13,691

  4. Drive  1,830 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Mount Isacar car 1,830 km
    23h 40m
    $379–548

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain train
    4d 1h
    $2,431–21,591

Adelaide to Mount Isa by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$494Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,605 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Mount Isa via Albury station, Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 2d 16h.

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