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

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Sarina is to bus via Bowen which costs $200 - $410 and takes 20h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Sarina is to fly and drive which takes 7h 4m and costs $400 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Isa and Sarina?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Isa to Sarina. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa and arriving at Sarina via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Mount Isa and Sarina?

No, there is no direct train from Mount Isa station to Sarina. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa station and arriving at Sarina via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 36m.

How far is it from Mount Isa to Sarina?

The distance between Mount Isa and Sarina is 1065 km. The road distance is 1265.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Sarina without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 9m and costs $150 - $1,900.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Mount Isa to Sarina, including transfers.

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

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

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Sarina train from?

Mount Isa to Sarina train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mount Isa station.

Train, bus or fly from Mount Isa to Sarina?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Sarina is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs $390 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $5,500 and takes 27h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $460 and takes 19h 45m.

Where does the Mount Isa to Sarina bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mount Isa to Sarina train arrive?

Mount Isa to Sarina train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Mount Isa to Sarina?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa to Sarina is 1265 km. It takes approximately 14h 5m to drive from Mount Isa to Sarina.

Where can I stay near Sarina?

There are 10+ hotels available in Sarina.

Mount Isa to Sarina - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Mount Isa to Sarina by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Mount Isa Airport to Mackay
best
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Mackay (MKY)plane ISA - MKY
8h 23m
$394–1,028
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mount Isa station to Townsville stationtrain Inlander
2. Take the train from Townsville to Sarinatrain Spirit of Queensland
27h 36m
$73–5,252
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Townsvillebus Townsville
2. Take the train from Townsville to Sarinatrain Spirit of Queensland
19h 9m
$152–1,896
Drive 1,265.3 km
1. Drive from Mount Isa to Sarinacar 1,265.3 km
14h 5m
$227–328
Fly Mount Isa Airport to Moranbah Airport, drive
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane ISA - MOV
2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Sarinacar
8h 31m
$552–1,573
Fly Mount Isa Airport to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane ISA - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Sarinacar
7h 4m
$409–988
Fly Mount Isa Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane ISA - PPP
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Sarinatrain
9h 31m
$572–2,078
Bus to Cloncurry Airport, fly to Mackay
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Cloncurrybus
2. Fly from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Mackay (MKY)plane CNJ - MKY
10h 16m
$283–1,023
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Townsvillebus Townsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Sarinabus Brisbane
19h 45m
$190–455
Bus via Bowen
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Townsvillebus
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus
3. Take the bus from Bowen to Sarinabus
20h 30m
$205–405

Mount Isa to Sarina by bus and train

3Weekly Services

19h 9mAverage Duration

$152Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,064.5 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Mackay (MKY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mount Isa station to Sarina via Townsville station and Townsville in around 27h 36m.

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