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How to get fromMackay to Tamboby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Tambo by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane plane MKY - BKQ
    2. Take the bus from Blackall to Tambobus bus
    7h 7m
    $564–1,784

  2. Drive 629.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mackay to Tambocar car 629.1 km
    8h 53m
    $114–164

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Barcaldinebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Tambobus bus
    18h 25m
    $180–399

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Barcaldinetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Tambobus bus
    21h 27m
    $149–3,475

  5. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Barcaldinebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Tambobus bus
    18h 43m
    $177–357

Mackay to Tambo by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration18h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Tambo, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mackay to Tambo via Rockhampton and Barcaldine in around 18h 25m.

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