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How to get fromMareeba to Emeraldby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mareeba to Emerald by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Smithfieldbus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)planeCNS - EMD
    8h 15m
    $511–954

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhamptontrain
    3. Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain
    23h 57m
    $88–5,034

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
    24h 10m
    $199–324

  4. Drive 990.8 km

    1. Drive from Mareeba to Emeraldcar990.8 km
    11h 31m
    $188–272

Mareeba to Emerald by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration23h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mareeba, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mareeba to Emerald via Cairns Central Station and Rockhampton in around 24h 10m.

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