There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Capella by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane MKY - EMD
- Take the taxi from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Capellataxi
5h 38m$750–1,062Drive 323.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Mackay to Capellacar 323.1 km
4h 9m$62–89Train, taxi
- Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain
- Take the taxi from Emerald to Capellataxi
10h 24m$241–2,555Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
- Take the taxi from Emerald to Capellataxi
10h 26m$305–463Bus, taxi via Carmila
- Take the bus from Mackay to Carmilabus
- Take the bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Streetbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
- Take the taxi from Emerald to Capellataxi
11h 11m$314–438
Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Capella is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Capella is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $60 - $90.
The distance between Mackay and Capella is 344 km. The road distance is 323.1 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Capella without a car is to train and taxi which takes 10h 24m and costs $240 - $2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Mackay to Capella, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Capella is 323 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Mackay to Capella.
There are three+ hotels available in Capella.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Capella, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Mackay to Capella. However, you can fly to Emerald Airport (EMD) then take the taxi to Capella. Alternatively, you can take the train to Rockhampton, take the train to Emerald, then take the taxi to Capella.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,300
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–800
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–1,195
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $16–80
- Gold Class
- $954
- Heritage Class
- $1,195
Train from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–1,012
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $14–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $75–120
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–90
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $210–290
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
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