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

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There are 6 ways to get from Alice Springs to MacDonnell Region by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Newman Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Newman Airport (ZNE)planeASP - ZNE
    2. Take the bus from Newman Visitor Centre to Meekatharrabus
    24h 27m
    $914–2,331

  2. Fly to Meekatharra

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Meekatharra (MKR)planeASP - MKR
    26h 8m
    $606–1,567

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Katherinebus
    2. Take the bus from Katherine to Roebuck Plainsbus
    3. Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Port Hedland Visitor Centrebus
    4. Take the bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to Meekatharrabus
    2d 9h
    $626–1,308

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
    3. Take the bus from Perth Wellington Street to Meekatharrabus
    3d 2h
    $945–7,692

  5. Drive 3,248.8 km

    1. Drive from Alice Springs to MacDonnell Regioncar3,248.8 km
    43h 50m
    $622–898

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain
    2. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
    4. Take the bus from Midland to Meekatharrabus
    3d 8h
    $3,771–10,233

Alice Springs to MacDonnell Region by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$626Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and MacDonnell Region, WA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Alice Springs to MacDonnell Region via Katherine, Roebuck Plains, Port Hedland Visitor Centre, and Meekatharra in around 2d 9h. Alternatively, Qantas, Skippers, and Virgin Australia fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Meekatharra (MKR) once daily.

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