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

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There are 7 ways to get from Roma to Mackay by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Roma (RMA) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane RMA - MKY
    3h 54m
    $276–919

  2. Drive  749.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roma to Mackaycar car 749.2 km
    9h 5m
    $136–196

  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 Mackaybus bus
    14h 45m
    $172–345

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Roma to Roma Streettrain train Westlander
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    26h 28m
    $162–5,509

  5. 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 Mackaycar car
    7h 24m
    $896–3,069

  6. Bus via Mackay

    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 Mackaybus bus
    15h 33m
    $162–295

  7. 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 Mackaytrain train
    16h 6m
    $158–1,426

Roma to Mackay by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 601.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

Regional Express, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Roma (RMA) to Mackay (MKY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma to Mackay via Miles and Rockhampton in around 14h 45m.

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