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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Caloundra by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, 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
    5h 6m
    $95–414

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1trainBrna / ...
    17h 35m
    $73–252

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbanebusBrisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to MooloolababusPm16
    17h 23m
    $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
    6h 30m
    $147–408

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetbusPm12
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1trainBrna / ...
    21h 4m
    $127–176

Sydney to Caloundra by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Roma Street Station, Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Adelaide Street Stop 28 near Hutton Lane, Central station, platform 6, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 17h 35m.

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