What is the cheapest way to get from Rubyvale to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Rubyvale to Mackay is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rubyvale to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Rubyvale to Mackay is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $70 - $110.

How far is it from Rubyvale to Mackay?

The distance between Rubyvale and Mackay is 352 km. The road distance is 370.4 km.

How do I travel from Rubyvale to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Rubyvale to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs $150 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Rubyvale to Mackay?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Rubyvale to Mackay, including transfers.

Train or bus from Rubyvale to Mackay?

The best way to get from Rubyvale to Mackay is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs $150 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $2,500 and takes 12h 20m.

Can I drive from Rubyvale to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Rubyvale to Mackay is 370 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Rubyvale to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 84+ hotels available in Mackay.

Rubyvale to Mackay - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rubyvale to Mackay by taxi, plane, 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.

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Rubyvale to Emerald Airport (EMD)
2. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Mackay (MKY)EMD - MKY
5h 10m
$669–1,000
Drive 370.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rubyvale to Mackay370.4 km
4h 32m
$71–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Anakie to RockhamptonRockhampton
2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to MackayTownsville / ...
9h 40m
$154–288
Train
1. Take the train from Anakie to RockhamptonSpirit of the Outback
2. Take the train from Rockhampton to MackaySpirit of Queensland
12h 20m
$82–2,459
Bus via Carmila
1. Take the bus from Anakie to Rockhampton
2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmila
3. Take the bus from Carmila to Mackay
11h 35m
$162–258

Emerald Airport (EMD) to Mackay (MKY) flights

27Weekly Planes

5h 51mAverage Duration

$228Cheapest Price

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Distance: 352.3 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Rubyvale, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Rubyvale to Mackay via Anakie and Rockhampton in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rubyvale to Mackay via Anakie and Rockhampton in around 12h 20m.

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