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

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

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

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

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain632
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain
    4. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain
    2d 12h
    $214–8,904

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
    46h 22m
    $432–1,045

  4. Drive 2,335.9 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Mount Isacar2,335.9 km
    25h 3m
    $443–639

  5. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)planeSYD - ISA
    9h 23m
    $578–1,103

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
    46h 26m
    $371–994

  7. Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)

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

Canberra to Mount Isa by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration46h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest 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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Mount Isa via Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 46h 22m.

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