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How to get fromSydney to Mooloolababy plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Mooloolaba by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane SYD - MCY
    3h 55m
    $118–426

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train train Ipna / ...
    16h 43m
    $87–554

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train Ipna / ...
    15h 43m
    $141–317

  4. Drive  1,001.4 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Mooloolabacar car 1,001.4 km
    10h 43m
    $211–304

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    5h 41m
    $142–492

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus bus Pm16
    17h 15m
    $93–135

Sydney to Mooloolaba by bus, foot, and train

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration15h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 862.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Mooloolaba, River Esplanade via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 16h 43m.

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