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How to get fromRoma to Airlie Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Roma to Airlie Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Roma (RMA) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane RMA - PPP
    5h 30m
    $609–1,975

  2. Drive 869.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roma to Airlie Beachcar car 869.4 km
    10h 35m
    $154–223

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roma to Milesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus
    16h 40m
    $179–394

  4. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Roma (RMA) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane RMA - HTI
    6h 49m
    $546–1,699

  5. Fly to Mackay, bus

    1. Fly from Roma (RMA) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane RMA - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    8h 20m
    $245–929

  6. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Roma (RMA) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane RMA - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Airlie Beachcar car
    7h 56m
    $1,166–2,699

  7. Bus via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Roma to Milesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus
    17h 50m
    $179–334

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Roma to Milesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Rockhampton to Proserpinetrain train
    19h 5m
    $173–1,931

Roma to Airlie Beach by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 717.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Roma, QLD, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

Regional Express, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Roma (RMA) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma to Airlie Beach via Miles and Rockhampton in around 16h 40m.

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