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

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Mount Isa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)planeSYD - ISA
    6h 31m
    $591–1,050

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain
    3. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain
    2d 7h
    $185–8,849

  3. Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbanebusBrisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount IsabusMount Isa
    41h 53m
    $383–951

  4. Drive 2,369.9 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Mount Isacar2,369.9 km
    25h 52m
    $466–673

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)planeNTL - ISA
    9h 20m
    $396–1,148

  6. Train to Wollongong, fly

    1. Take the train from Martin Place Station to Albion Park Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Wollongong (WOL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)planeWOL - ISA
    20h 18m
    $531–1,639

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount IsabusMount Isa
    41h 56m
    $320–899

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetbusPm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount IsabusMount Isa
    45h 25m
    $375–824

Sydney to Mount Isa by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration41h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$383Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Mount Isa via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 41h 53m.

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