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How to get fromMackay to Rubyvaleby train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Rubyvale by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mackay to RockhamptontrainSpirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to AnakietrainSpirit of the Outback
    11h 14m
    $78–2,455

  2. Drive 370.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mackay to Rubyvalecar370.3 km
    4h 31m
    $73–105

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to RockhamptonbusBrisbane
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to AnakiebusLongreach
    11h 15m
    $150–283

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD)planeMKY - EMD
    2. Take the taxi from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rubyvaletaxi
    6h 52m
    $634–1,176

  5. Bus via Carmila

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Carmilabus
    2. Take the bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Streetbus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Anakiebus
    12h
    $159–258

Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Rubyvale, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Mackay to Rubyvale via Rockhampton and Anakie in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Rubyvale via Rockhampton and Anakie in around 11h 15m.

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