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How to get fromSunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isa by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane MCY - ISA
    10h 44m
    $364–1,428

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train train Naip / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    31h 17m
    $274–704

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Nambour to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain train Inlander
    39h 5m
    $291–8,372

  4. Drive  1,812.2 km

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isacar car 1,812.2 km
    21h 9m
    $331–478

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane BNE - ISA
    7h 22m
    $496–1,093

  6. Bus to Hervey Bay, fly

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Hervey Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane HVB - ISA
    12h 54m
    $732–2,314

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isa by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration31h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,551.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 44m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Mount Isa, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isa station via Nambour, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 39h 5m.

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