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How to get fromMount Isa to Matarankaby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mount Isa to Mataranka by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane ISA - KTR
    2. Take the bus from Katherine to Matarankabus bus
    41h 56m
    $1,378–3,408

  2. Drive 1,178.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mount Isa to Matarankacar car 1,178.7 km
    10h 36m
    $224–323

  3. 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
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Matarankabus bus
    4d 22h
    $2,908–6,979

  4. Bus, train via Melbourne

    1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Matarankabus bus
    5d 15h
    $5,836–7,847

Mount Isa to Mataranka by bus, train, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,908Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Mount Isa to Mataranka. However, you can take the taxi to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) airport, fly to Katherine (KTR), take the taxi to Katherine, then take the bus to Mataranka. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mount Isa to Mataranka via Brisbane, Roma Street, Brisbane, Adelaide, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 4d 22h.

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