What is the cheapest way to get from Bowen to Mount Isa?

The cheapest way to get from Bowen to Mount Isa is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 11h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowen to Mount Isa?

The fastest way to get from Bowen to Mount Isa is to bus and fly which takes 8h 33m and costs $550 - $1,600.

Is there a direct bus between Bowen and Mount Isa?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowen to Mount Isa. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Mount Isa via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

How far is it from Bowen to Mount Isa?

The distance between Bowen and Mount Isa is 1072 km. The road distance is 1047 km.

How do I travel from Bowen to Mount Isa without a car?

The best way to get from Bowen to Mount Isa without a car is to bus which takes 15h 35m and costs $170 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Bowen to Mount Isa?

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Bowen to Mount Isa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowen to Mount Isa bus from?

Bowen to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Bowen station.

Train or bus from Bowen to Mount Isa?

The best way to get from Bowen to Mount Isa is to bus which takes 15h 35m and costs $170 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $4,500 and takes 24h 32m.

Where does the Bowen to Mount Isa bus arrive?

Bowen to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Bowen to Mount Isa?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowen to Mount Isa is 1047 km. It takes approximately 11h 34m to drive from Bowen to Mount Isa.

Where can I stay near Mount Isa?

There are 26+ hotels available in Mount Isa.

Bowen to Mount Isa - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bowen to Mount Isa by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Mount Isa Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane PPP - ISA
8h 33m
$573–1,518
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bowen to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain Inlander
24h 32m
$78–4,471
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus Mount Isa
15h 35m
$171–369
Drive 1,047 km
1. Drive from Bowen to Mount Isacar 1,047 km
11h 34m
$198–285
Bus to Mackay, fly to Mount Isa Airport
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Mackaybus
2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane MKY - ISA
11h 16m
$427–1,205
Bus to Mackay, fly to Cloncurry Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Mackaybus
2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane MKY - CNJ
3. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Mount Isabus
21h 29m
$564–1,450
Bus, bus to Townsville Airport, fly to Mount Isa Airport
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towersbus
3. Take the bus from Charters Towers to Townsville Airportbus
4. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane TSV - ISA
11h 13m
$443–1,287
Train to Cairns, fly to Mount Isa Airport
1. Take the train from Bowen to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane CNS - ISA
13h 51m
$518–2,999

Bowen to Mount Isa by bus (Greyhound)

3Weekly Buses

15h 35mAverage Duration

$171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,071.6 km
Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Bowen to Mount Isa via Townsville in around 15h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bowen to Mount Isa station via Bowen, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 24h 32m.

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