There are 6 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane MCY - ISA
10h 44m$364–1,428Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nambour to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain Inlander
39h 5m$291–8,372Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus Mount Isa
31h 9m$302–752Drive 1,812.2 km
- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isacar 1,812.2 km
21h 9m$330–477Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane BNE - ISA
8h$464–1,056Bus to Hervey Bay, fly
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Hervey Baybus
- Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane HVB - ISA
12h 54m$732–2,314
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isa by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isa is to drive which costs $330 - $480 and takes 21h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isa is to train and fly which takes 8h and costs $460 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isa. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Mount Coolum and arriving at Mount Isa via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isa station. However, there are services departing from Nambour and arriving at Mount Isa station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 5m.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Mount Isa is 1552 km. The road distance is 1812.2 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isa without a car is to bus which takes 31h 9m and costs $300 - $750.
It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isa, including transfers.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isa train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 10h 44m and costs $360 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $750 and takes 31h 9m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $8,500 and takes 39h 5m.
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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from David Low Way at Mount Coolum to Mount Isa via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, and Brisbane in around 31h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $900–2,800
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Cairns, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,400
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,600
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mount Isa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–1,000
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,000
Flights from Hervey Bay to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
Flights from Hervey Bay to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane Airport, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,400
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Nambour to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–4,515
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $130–170
- AChoice
- $220–290
- Gold Class
- $3,605
- Heritage Class
- $4,515
Train from Townsville station to Mount Isa station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,653
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $100–150
- AChoice
- $180–240
- Gold Class
- $2,916
- Heritage Class
- $3,653
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Brisbane to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–700
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $270–380
- Flexible
- $320–700
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Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isa train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isa is 1812 km. It takes approximately 21h 9m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Mount Isa.
There are 33+ hotels available in Mount Isa.