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How to get fromGold Coast to Karana Downsby bus (Greyhound), tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Karana Downs by bus (Greyhound), tram, train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus, line 444 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from King George Square, 1b to Pioneer Cr at Pioneer Westbus bus 444
    2h 3m
    $59–87

  2. Drive 98.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Karana Downscar car 98.2 km
    1h 14m
    $18–26

  3. Tram, train, line 444 bus

    1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram tram L1
    2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Roma Street busway, platform 1 to Pioneer Cr at Pioneer Westbus bus 443 / ...
    2h 51m
    $38–52

  4. Bus, line 444 bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street busway, platform 1 to Pioneer Cr at Pioneer Westbus bus 443 / ...
    2h 20m
    $57–81

  5. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram tram L1
    2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Dinmore station, platform 1train train
    2h 57m
    $42–58

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  • Distance: 113.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Karana Downs, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Karana Downs via Brisbane, King George Square, 1b, and Pioneer Cr at Pioneer West in around 2h 3m.

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