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

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  1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Perth Airport (PER)planeMCY - PER
    10h 47m
    $386–1,008

  2. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Perth Airport (PER)planeBNE - PER
    9h 28m
    $302–882

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
    4d 3h
    $2,906–12,506

  4. Drive 4,174.9 km

    1. Drive from Caloundra to Perthcar4,174.9 km
    44h 14m
    $817–1,179

  5. Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
    2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Perth Airport (PER)planeOOL - PER
    12h 4m
    $318–810

Caloundra to Perth by bus, train, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,906Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Perth, WA, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Perth Airport (PER) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Perth via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Brisbane, Adelaide, Stop A3 King William Rd - East side, Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - South East side, and Adelaide Parklands in around 4d 3h.

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