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How to get fromCanberra to Simpson Desertby plane, unknown or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Simpson Desert by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Alice Springs Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)planeCBR - ASP
    2. Walk from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Simpson Desertunknown
    16h 20m

  2. Fly Canberra International Airport to Olympic Dam Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)planeCBR - OLP
    2. Walk from Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) to Simpson Desertunknown
    16h 13m

  3. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)planeSYD - ASP
    3. Walk from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Simpson Desertunknown
    16h 58m

  4. Fly Canberra International Airport to Coober Pedy Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)planeCBR - CPD
    2. Walk from Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) to Simpson Desertunknown
    14h 30m

  5. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Olympic Dam Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)planeSYD - OLP
    3. Walk from Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) to Simpson Desertunknown
    16h 56m

  6. Fly Canberra International Airport to Boulia Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Boulia Airport (BQL)planeCBR - BQL
    2. Walk from Boulia Airport (BQL) to Simpson Desertunknown
    32h 37m

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$414Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Simpson Desert, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Canberra to Simpson Desert. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Canberra Airport, walk to Canberra International Airport (CBR) airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport (ASP), then travel to Simpson Desert. Alternatively, you can take the line 3 bus to Canberra Airport, walk to Canberra International Airport (CBR) airport, fly to Olympic Dam Airport (OLP), then travel to Simpson Desert.

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