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How to get fromAlice Springs to Emeraldby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alice Springs to Emerald by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane ASP - EMD
    8h 46m
    $487–1,268

  2. Drive 1,767.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alice Springs to Emeraldcar car 1,767.7 km
    29h 35m
    $320–461

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhamptonbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    3d 5h
    $473–1,047

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    3d 21h
    $2,556–9,398

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain train
    2. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    4d 3h
    $5,393–11,951

Alice Springs to Emerald by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration3d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$473Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Emerald Airport (EMD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alice Springs to Emerald via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane, and Rockhampton in around 3d 5h.

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