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How to get fromGold Coast to Northern Riversby bus, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast to Northern Rivers by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus bus 164 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from 1210 Woodburn Coraki Rd to Northern Riverstaxi taxi
    4h 47m
    $89–117

  2. Drive 180 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Northern Riverscar car 180 km
    2h 47m
    $33–47

  3. Bus, taxi via Reardons Lane After Casuarina Dr

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus bus 164 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Reardons Lane After Casuarina Dr to Northern Riverstaxi taxi
    5h 7m
    $109–137

  4. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Woodburnbus bus Pm11
    2. Take the taxi from Woodburn to Northern Riverstaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    $135–179

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Northern Rivers. However, you can take the bus to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St, take the line 695 bus to 1210 Woodburn Coraki Rd, then take the taxi to Northern Rivers. Alternatively, you can drive from Gold Coast to Northern Rivers in around 2h 47m.

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