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How to get fromAdelaide to Tennant Creekby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Adelaide to Tennant Creek by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tennant Creek

    best
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tennant Creek (TCA)plane plane ADL - TCA
    8h 16m
    $755–2,605

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus Alice Springs
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creekbus bus Darwin
    28h 5m
    $303–679

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train The Ghan
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creekbus bus Darwin
    34h 22m
    $2,067–2,167

  4. Drive 2,037.7 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Tennant Creekcar car 2,037.7 km
    19h 58m
    $367–530

  5. Fly to Alice Springs Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane ADL - ASP
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creekbus bus
    11h 19m
    $440–1,430

  6. Bus via Tennant Creek

    1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus Alice Springs
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creekbus bus Tennant Creek
    31h 26m
    $383–699

  7. Train, bus via Tennant Creek

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train The Ghan
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creekbus bus Tennant Creek
    37h 27m
    $2,147–2,187

Adelaide to Tennant Creek by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration28h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,761.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Tennant Creek, NT, Australia?

Qantas and Airnorth fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tennant Creek (TCA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide to Tennant Creek via Alice Springs in around 28h 5m.

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