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How to get fromMount Isa to Alice Springsby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mount Isa to Alice Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane ISA - ASP
    20h 33m
    $1,059–1,773

  2. Drive 1,169.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mount Isa to Alice Springscar car 1,169.1 km
    10h 36m
    $221–320

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    3d 16h
    $575–1,338

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    4d 6h
    $2,758–6,619

  5. Bus, train via Adelaide

    1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    4d 12h
    $4,551–8,112

Mount Isa to Alice Springs by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration3d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$575Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mount Isa, QLD, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mount Isa to Alice Springs via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 3d 16h.

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