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

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Mount Isa by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane CBR - ISA
    6h 45m
    $576–883

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    4. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain train
    2d 12h
    $214–8,904

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus bus
    46h 26m
    $371–994

  4. Drive 2,335.6 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Mount Isacar car 2,335.6 km
    25h 13m
    $444–641

  5. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane SYD - ISA
    9h 23m
    $578–903

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus bus
    47h 10m
    $366–839

  7. Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus bus
    2d 1h
    $443–928

Canberra to Mount Isa by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration46h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$371Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Mount Isa station via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 2d 12h.

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