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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Sunshine Coast by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane SYD - MCY
    4h 8m
    $99–363

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus Pm16
    16h 39m
    $94–284

  3. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus Pm16
    15h 39m
    $163–335

  4. Drive 1,004.4 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Sunshine Coastcar car 1,004.4 km
    10h 50m
    $180–260

  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
    6h 40m
    $132–428

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus Pm16
    20h 6m
    $166–269

Sydney to Sunshine Coast by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 857.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 15h 39m.

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