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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ballina to Mount Isa by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane BNK - ISA
    8h 53m
    $726–2,231

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    32h 20m
    $307–701

  3. Drive 1,986.7 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Mount Isacar car 1,986.7 km
    21h 25m
    $352–508

  4. Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Internationalbus bus
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane BNE - ISA
    7h 47m
    $512–1,064

  5. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane CFS - ISA
    11h 18m
    $452–1,242

  6. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane OOL - ISA
    12h 15m
    $482–1,279

Ballina to Mount Isa by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration32h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,695 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina to Mount Isa via Brisbane in around 32h 20m.

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