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

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

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train, line 725 bus

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    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 Helensvale station, platform 2train
    3. Take the bus from Helensvale stop B to Helensvale Rd at Monterey Keys Drivebus
    4h 56m
    $96–435

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1trainBdvl / ...
    16h 18m
    $72–251

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to SouthportbusBrisbane
    17h 28m
    $116–306

  4. Drive 849.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Monterey Keyscar849.6 km
    9h
    $164–236

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planeSYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
    5h 38m
    $149–421

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planeNTL - BNE
    3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
    8h 20m
    $114–369

  7. Bus via Surfers Paradise

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers ParadisebusPm12
    17h 49m
    $118–164

Sydney to Monterey Keys by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Monterey Keys, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Central Station to Helensvale Rd at Monterey Keys Drive via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale stop B in around 16h 18m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Southport twice daily. Tickets cost $130–310 and the journey takes 16h. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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