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How to get fromAtherton to Emeraldby bus, plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Atherton to Emerald by bus, plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Emerald Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane CNS - EMD
    9h 2m
    $307–862

  2. Drive 957.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atherton to Emeraldcar car 957.2 km
    11h 9m
    $171–247

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Atherton to Gordonvaletaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Gordonvale to Rockhamptontrain train
    3. Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain train
    21h 59m
    $288–5,069

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    24h 40m
    $211–343

  5. Bus, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane CNS - MOV
    3. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Emeraldcar car
    8h 30m
    $344–2,795

  6. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    25h 14m
    $241–413

Atherton to Emerald by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 899.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Atherton, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Atherton to Emerald via Cairns Central Station and Rockhampton in around 24h 40m.

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