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How to get fromMount Isa to Tennant Creekby bus, train, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Mount Isa to Tennant Creek by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creekbus bus
    6d 11h
    $3,855–19,320

  2. Drive 661.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mount Isa to Tennant Creekcar car 661.2 km
    6h 5m
    $119–172

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 6,597.8 km
  • Duration: 6d 11h

What companies run services between Mount Isa, QLD, Australia and Tennant Creek, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mount Isa to Tennant Creek. However, you can take the bus to Brisbane, walk to Roma Street, take the train to Central station, platform 6, walk to Brisbane, take the train to Adelaide, walk to Adelaide, take the bus to Alice Springs, walk to Alice Springs, then take the bus to Tennant Creek. Alternatively, you can drive from Mount Isa to Tennant Creek in around 6h 5m.

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