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

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

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane SYD - ISA
    6h 36m
    $541–1,150

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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 7h
    $325–8,843

  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
    40h 53m
    $410–1,017

  4. Drive  2,371.8 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Mount Isacar car 2,371.8 km
    26h 1m
    $424–612

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane NTL - ISA
    9h 39m
    $436–1,248

  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
    41h 56m
    $355–943

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    45h 25m
    $409–892

Sydney to Mount Isa by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration40h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,889.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, 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 Central Station to Mount Isa via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 40h 53m.

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