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

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There are 3 ways to get from Mount Isa to Mataranka 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 Matarankabus bus
    6d 16h
    $3,853–19,592

  2. Drive  1,178.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mount Isa to Matarankacar car 1,178.7 km
    10h 36m
    $213–308

  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 Matarankabus bus
    6d 22h
    $5,740–21,152

Mount Isa to Mataranka by bus, train, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,853Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,154.1 km
  • Duration: 6d 16h

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 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, then take the bus to Mataranka. Alternatively, you can drive from Mount Isa to Mataranka in around 10h 36m.

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