There are 4 ways to get from Pooraka to Alice Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)ADL - ASP
4h 29m$325–1,255Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Cavan to Alice SpringsAlice Springs
21h 17m$205–505Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice SpringsThe Ghan
28h 28m$2,003Drive 1,522 km
- Drive from Pooraka to Alice Springs1,522 km
15h 11m$296–427
Pooraka to Alice Springs by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pooraka to Alice Springs is to bus which costs $200 - $550 and takes 21h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Pooraka to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $320 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Pooraka to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Stop 33 Main North Rd - South East side and arriving at Alice Springs via Cavan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 17m.
The distance between Pooraka and Alice Springs is 1359 km. The road distance is 1522 km.
The best way to get from Pooraka to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 21h 17m and costs $200 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Pooraka to Alice Springs, including transfers.
Pooraka to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cavan station.
The best way to get from Pooraka to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $320 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $550 and takes 21h 17m, you could also train, which costs $2,003 and takes 28h 28m.
Pooraka to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Alice Springs is 1h behind Pooraka. It is currently 12:02 AM in Pooraka and 11:02 PM in Alice Springs.
What companies run services between Pooraka, SA, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Cavan to Alice Springs 6 times a week. Tickets cost $200–500 and the journey takes 20h 10m.
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- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–700
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
Train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,993
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,993
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,098
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Cavan to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $200–290
- Advantage
- $250–380
- Flexible
- $320–500
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Pooraka to Alice Springs is 1522 km. It takes approximately 15h 11m to drive from Pooraka to Alice Springs.
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