Rome2Rio

How to get fromAtherton to Sunshine Coast (Region)by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Sunshine Coast (Region)

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Atherton to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane CNS - MCY
    6h 45m
    $270–741

  2. Bus, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CNS - OOL
    3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    4. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    12h 20m
    $164–695

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Atherton to Gordonvaletaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Gordonvale to Nambourtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    24h 20m
    $353–6,234

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Atherton / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Noosa Heads Junctionbus bus Pm19
    30h 20m
    $232–344

  5. Drive 1,583.9 km

    1. Drive from Atherton to Sunshine Coast (Region)car car 1,583.9 km
    18h 51m
    $281–405

  6. Bus, fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CNS - BNE
    3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    10h 14m
    $169–717

  7. Bus, fly to Hervey Bay

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane CNS - HVB
    3. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus
    12h 48m
    $513–1,024

  8. Bus via South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Atherton / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Noosa Junctionbus bus Brisbane
    32h 9m
    $292–644

Atherton to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Atherton to Sunshine Coast (Region).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,438.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Atherton, QLD, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Atherton to David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Cairns Central Station and Noosa Junction station, stop B in around 30h 20m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides