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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Mount Isaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Mount Isa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mount Isa Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane SYD - ISA
    5h 13m
    $569–1,065

  2. Fly to Cloncurry Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane plane SYD - CNJ
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Mount Isabus bus
    8h
    $325–977

  3. Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    41h 58m
    $402–953

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain train
    2d 8h
    $328–8,872

  5. Drive 2,375.1 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Mount Isacar car 2,375.1 km
    26h
    $426–615

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    43h 2m
    $341–902

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    46h 31m
    $418–902

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Mount Isa by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$328Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,877.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Mount Isa, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Mount Isa via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 41h 58m.

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