What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Mareeba?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Mareeba is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 12h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Mareeba?

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Mareeba is to fly and bus which takes 5h 53m and costs $470 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Isa and Mareeba?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Isa to Mareeba. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa and arriving at Mareeba via Townsville and Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.

How far is it from Mount Isa to Mareeba?

The distance between Mount Isa and Mareeba is 865 km. The road distance is 1069.9 km.

How do I travel from Mount Isa to Mareeba without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Mareeba without a car is to bus which takes 20h 50m and costs $200 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Mount Isa to Mareeba?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Mount Isa to Mareeba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Mareeba bus from?

Mount Isa to Mareeba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mount Isa station.

Where does the Mount Isa to Mareeba bus arrive?

Mount Isa to Mareeba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Mount Isa to Mareeba?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa to Mareeba is 1070 km. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Mount Isa to Mareeba.

Where can I stay near Mareeba?

There are eight+ hotels available in Mareeba.

Mount Isa to Mareeba - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Mount Isa to Mareeba by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Cairns, bus
best
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Cairns (CNS)ISA - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
5h 53m
$478–1,063
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mount Isa station to Townsville station
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Station
3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
30h 25m
$93–4,987
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Townsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Station
3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
20h 50m
$204–405
Drive 1,069.9 km
1. Drive from Mount Isa to Mareeba1,069.9 km
12h 7m
$203–293
Fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)ISA - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Mareeba
6h 36m
$414–1,338
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Townsville
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Station
3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
21h 53m
$172–1,631

Mount Isa to Mareeba by bus

3Weekly Buses

20h 50mAverage Duration

$204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 865.3 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Mount Isa, QLD, Australia and Mareeba, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mount Isa to Mareeba via Townsville and Cairns Central Station in around 20h 50m.

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