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How to get fromCairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mount Isa Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane CNS - ISA
    2h 13m
    $507–1,377

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain train Inlander
    29h 21m
    $146–4,967

  3. Bus via Cairns Base Hospital (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    19h 51m
    $196–430

  4. Drive 1,104.8 km

    1. Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isacar car 1,104.8 km
    12h 52m
    $196–283

  5. Fly to Cloncurry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane plane CNS - CNJ
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Mount Isabus bus
    6h 5m
    $606–1,259

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    20h 20m
    $184–375

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    20h 46m
    $176–1,602

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa by shuttle and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration19h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 790.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Mount Isa, QLD, Australia?

Regional Express and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Cairns Airport to Mount Isa via Cairns Base Hospital, Cairns Hospital, Cairns, and Townsville in around 19h 51m.

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