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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bowen to Emerald by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus bus
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane PPP - EMD
    6h 36m
    $672–1,045

  2. Drive 507 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bowen to Emeraldcar car 507 km
    6h 20m
    $91–132

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bowen to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    12h 47m
    $113–3,021

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus Longreach
    13h 5m
    $144–293

  5. Bus to Townsville Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane TSV - EMD
    8h 44m
    $554–1,022

  6. Bus to Mackay, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Mackaybus bus
    2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane MKY - EMD
    9h 53m
    $539–973

  7. Bus via Bowen

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus Longreach
    13h 25m
    $124–203

Bowen to Emerald by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a vehicle from Bowen to Emerald via Bowen and Rockhampton in around 12h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowen to Emerald via Rockhampton in around 13h 5m.

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