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

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

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane SYD - ISA
    7h 1m
    $594–1,152

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain train
    2d 7h
    $325–8,843

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    41h 56m
    $355–943

  4. Drive  2,371.8 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Mount Isacar car 2,371.8 km
    26h 1m
    $435–629

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane NTL - ISA
    10h 21m
    $436–1,247

  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 to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    42h 40m
    $337–795

  7. Bus via Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    46h 25m
    $409–892

Sydney to Mount Isa by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration41h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,889.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Mount Isa station via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 2d 7h.

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