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How to get fromMount Isa to Daly Watersby bus, train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mount Isa to Daly Waters by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Daly Watersbus bus
    6d 13h
    $3,846–19,446

  2. Drive 1,018.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mount Isa to Daly Waterscar car 1,018.9 km
    9h 13m
    $183–264

  3. 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
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Daly Watersbus bus
    6d 19h
    $5,625–20,949

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mount Isa, QLD, Australia and Daly Waters, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mount Isa to Daly Waters. However, you can take the bus to Brisbane, walk to Roma Street, take the train to Central station, platform 3, take the train to Adelaide, walk to Adelaide, take the bus to Alice Springs, take the bus to Daly Waters, then take the taxi to Daly Waters. Alternatively, you can drive from Mount Isa to Daly Waters in around 9h 13m.

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