What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Port Augusta?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Port Augusta is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 20h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Port Augusta?

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Port Augusta is to fly and bus which takes 12h 42m and costs $550 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Isa and Port Augusta?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Isa to Port Augusta. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa and arriving at Port Augusta via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.

How far is it from Mount Isa to Port Augusta?

The distance between Mount Isa and Port Augusta is 1482 km. The road distance is 1566.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Port Augusta without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 3h and costs $500 - $1,300.

How long does it take to get from Mount Isa to Port Augusta?

It takes approximately 22h 23m to get from Mount Isa to Port Augusta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Port Augusta bus from?

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

Where does the Mount Isa to Port Augusta bus arrive?

Mount Isa to Port Augusta bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Mount Isa and Port Augusta?

Port Augusta is 30 min ahead of Mount Isa. It is currently 6:45 PM in Mount Isa and 7:15 PM in Port Augusta.

Can I drive from Mount Isa to Port Augusta?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa to Port Augusta is 1567 km. It takes approximately 20h 35m to drive from Mount Isa to Port Augusta.

Where can I stay near Port Augusta?

There are 12+ hotels available in Port Augusta.

Mount Isa to Port Augusta - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Mount Isa to Port Augusta 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 Whyalla Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane ISA - WYA
2. Take the bus from Whyalla to Port Augustabus
22h 23m
$704–1,874
Drive 1,566.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Isa to Port Augustacar 1,566.8 km
20h 35m
$298–430
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Augustabus
3d 3h
$541–1,304
Bus, train via Sydney
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Augustabus
3d 3h
$772–4,683
Fly to Adelaide Airport, bus
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane ISA - ADL
2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Augustabus
12h 42m
$549–1,443
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Augustabus
3d 13h
$2,608–6,199
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mount Isa station to Townsville stationtrain
2. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Wakefieldbus
5. Take the bus from Port Wakefield to Port Augustabus
4d 3h
$2,480–14,163

Mount Isa to Port Augusta by bus

5Weekly Buses

3d 3hAverage Duration

$541Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mount Isa to Port Augusta.

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Distance: 1,481.6 km
Duration: 22h 23m

What companies run services between Mount Isa, QLD, Australia and Port Augusta, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mount Isa to Port Augusta via Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 3d 3h.

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