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How to get fromSydney to Caloundraby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Caloundra by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, line 600 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)planeSYD - MCY
    2. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Caloundra stationbus
    4h 35m
    $95–414

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1trainBrna / ...
    16h 39m
    $72–560

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbanebusBrisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to MooloolababusPm16
    17h 17m
    $156–336

  4. Drive 992.9 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Caloundracar992.9 km
    10h 39m
    $193–279

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planeSYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    5h 39m
    $147–408

  6. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)planeSYD - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    7h 26m
    $92–446

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetbusPm12
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1trainBrna / ...
    20h 10m
    $127–485

Sydney to Caloundra by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Central Station to Caloundra Rd at Caloundra Police Station via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 16h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Caloundra station via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club in around 17h 17m.

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