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How to get fromTennant Creek to Adelaideby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Tennant Creek to Adelaide by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Tennant Creek

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    1. Fly from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane TCA - ADL
    5h 43m
    $211–647

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Tennant Creek to Alice Springsbus bus Alice Springs
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    27h 25m
    $305–672

  3. Bus, train via Manguri

    1. Take the bus from Tennant Creek to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain train
    3. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    32h 42m
    $3,123–3,210

  4. Drive 2,037.9 km

    1. Drive from Tennant Creek to Adelaidecar car 2,037.9 km
    19h 52m
    $367–530

  5. Bus to Alice Springs Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tennant Creek to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane ASP - ADL
    9h 17m
    $445–1,422

  6. Bus via Tennant Creek

    1. Take the bus from Tennant Creek to Alice Springsbus bus Tennant Creek
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    31h 36m
    $383–696

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tennant Creek to Alice Springsbus bus Tennant Creek
    2. Take the train from Alice Springs to Adelaide Stationtrain train The Ghan Expedition
    46h 17m
    $2,151–2,184

Tennant Creek to Adelaide by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration27h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$305Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,762.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Tennant Creek, NT, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Airnorth, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tennant Creek to Adelaide via Alice Springs in around 27h 25m.

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