There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Capella by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane MKY - EMD
- Take the taxi from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Capellataxi
4h 33m$731–1,161Drive 317 km
cheapest- Drive from Mackay to Capellacar 317 km
3h 59m$57–83Train, taxi
- Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain
- Take the taxi from Emerald to Capellataxi
10h 24m$289–2,555Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
- Take the taxi from Emerald to Capellataxi
10h 27m$310–479Bus, taxi via Mackay
- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
- Take the taxi from Emerald to Capellataxi
10h 45m$305–434
Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Capella is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Capella is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Mackay and Capella is 344 km. The road distance is 317 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Capella without a car is to train and taxi which takes 10h 24m and costs $280 - $2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Mackay to Capella, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Capella is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Mackay to Capella.
There are three+ hotels available in Capella.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Capella, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Mackay to Capella. However, you can fly to Emerald Airport (EMD) then take the taxi to Capella. Alternatively, you can take the train to Rockhampton, take the train to Emerald, then take the taxi to Capella.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–800
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,195
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $40–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $954
- Heritage Class
- $1,195
Train from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,012
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $80–120
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $210–290
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
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