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

The cheapest way to get from Mount Surprise to Mount Isa is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mount Surprise to Mount Isa is to drive which takes 9h 12m and costs $140 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Surprise and Mount Isa?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Surprise to Mount Isa. However, there are services departing from Mount Surprise and arriving at Mount Isa via Cairns Central Station and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 45m.

How far is it from Mount Surprise to Mount Isa?

The distance between Mount Surprise and Mount Isa is 1125 km. The road distance is 817.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mount Surprise to Mount Isa without a car is to bus which takes 24h 45m and costs $250 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Mount Surprise to Mount Isa, including transfers.

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

Mount Surprise to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Mount Surprise station.

Where does the Mount Surprise to Mount Isa bus arrive?

Mount Surprise to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Mount Surprise to Mount Isa?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Surprise to Mount Isa is 817 km. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Mount Surprise to Mount Isa.

Where can I stay near Mount Isa?

There are 28+ hotels available in Mount Isa.

Mount Surprise to Mount Isa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Mount Surprise to Mount Isa by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Mount Surprise to Cairns Central Stationbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane CNS - ISA
9h 23m
$445–1,029
Drive 817.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Surprise to Mount Isacar 817.3 km
9h 12m
$147–212
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mount Surprise to Cairns Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus
3. Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus
24h 45m
$252–476
Bus, drive, train
1. Take the bus from Mount Surprise to Ravenshoebus
2. Drive from Ravenshoe to Tullycar
3. Take the train from Tully to Townsvilletrain
4. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain
29h 29m
$195–4,595
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mount Surprise to Cairns Central Stationbus
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus
25h 16m
$248–1,702

Mount Surprise to Mount Isa by bus

3Weekly Buses

24h 45mAverage Duration

$252Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,124.9 km
Duration: 9h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Mount Surprise to Mount Isa via Cairns Central Station and Townsville in around 24h 45m.

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