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How to get fromGeelong to Alice Springsby shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Geelong to Alice Springs by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)planeMEL - ASP
    5h 9m
    $434–1,034

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
    35h 29m
    $218–569

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
    32h 30m
    $296–613

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from North Shore Station to Adelaide StationtrainThe Overland
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice SpringstrainThe Ghan
    37h 32m

  5. Drive 2,218.4 km

    1. Drive from Geelong to Alice Springscar2,218.4 km
    23h 33m
    $424–613

  6. Fly from Avalon Airport

    1. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)planeAVV - ASP
    7h 3m
    $884–2,503

Geelong to Alice Springs by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration32h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Alice Springs via Ballarat and Adelaide in around 32h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geelong Station to Alice Springs via North Shore Station and Adelaide Station in around 37h 32m.

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