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How to get fromSydney to Caloundraby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, line 600 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane SYD - MCY
    2. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Caloundra stationbus bus
    4h 35m
    $108–416

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train train Ipna / ...
    16h 39m
    $87–554

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop Bbus bus R616
    16h 8m
    $142–318

  4. Drive  992.1 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Caloundracar car 992.1 km
    10h 40m
    $181–262

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    5h 35m
    $142–492

  6. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    7h 25m
    $105–398

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train train Ipna / ...
    21h 10m
    $141–503

Sydney to Caloundra by bus and foot

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration16h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 879.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Central Station to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, RBWH station, platform 2, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Landsborough station, stop B, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 16h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Caloundra Rd at Caloundra Police Station via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 16h 39m.

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