What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs?

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs is to drive which takes 10h 30m and costs $200 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa and arriving at Alice Springs via Toowoomba, Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Blende St After Bromide St and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 9h.

How far is it from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs?

The distance between Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and Alice Springs is 687 km. The road distance is 1161.6 km.

How do I travel from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 9h and costs $700 - $1,500.

How long does it take to get from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs?

It takes approximately 21h 4m to get from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs bus from?

Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mount Isa station.

Bus or fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 21h 4m and costs $1,100 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $700 - $1,500 and takes 3 days 9h.

Where does the Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Toowoomba station.

What is the time difference between Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 30 min behind Mount Isa Airport (ISA). It is currently 6:10 AM in Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and 5:40 AM in Alice Springs.

Can I drive from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs is 1162 km. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 21+ hotels available in Alice Springs.

Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs - 7 ways to travel via train

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

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Fly to Alice Springs Airport
best
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane ISA - ASP
21h 4m
$1,178–1,804
Drive 1,161.6 km
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1. Drive from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springscar 1,161.6 km
10h 30m
$208–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Toowoombabus
2. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Lightning Ridgebus
3. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus
4. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Blende St After Bromide Stbus
5. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin Stbus
6. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
3d 9h
$727–1,484
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
6d
$3,715–19,180
Fly to Ayers Rock Airport, drive
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)plane ISA - AYQ
2. Drive from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Alice Springscar
20h 7m
$1,013–2,503
Fly to Tennant Creek, bus
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Tennant Creek (TCA)plane ISA - TCA
2. Take the bus from Tennant Creek to Alice Springsbus
47h 54m
$2,089–6,248
Bus, train via Adelaide
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain
6d 6h
$5,488–20,673

Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) flights

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21h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 687.3 km
Duration: 21h 4m

What companies run services between Mount Isa Airport (ISA), Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?

Qantas, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs via Mount Isa, Toowoomba, Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Blende St After Bromide St, and Adelaide in around 3d 9h.

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