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How to get fromTennant Creek to Mount Isaby bus, train, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Tennant Creek to Mount Isa by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tennant Creek to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus bus
    4d 19h
    $2,754–14,447

  2. Drive  661.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tennant Creek to Mount Isacar car 661.1 km
    6h 5m
    $142–205

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Map of how to get from Tennant Creek to Mount Isa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6,599.1 km
  • Duration: 4d 19h

What companies run services between Tennant Creek, NT, Australia and Mount Isa, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Tennant Creek to Mount Isa. However, you can take the bus to Alice Springs, walk to Alice Springs, take the bus to Adelaide, walk to Adelaide, take the train to Brisbane, walk to Ann Street Stop 7 at Anzac Square, take the bus to Roma Street busway, platform 1, walk to Brisbane, then take the bus to Mount Isa. Alternatively, you can drive from Tennant Creek to Mount Isa in around 6h 5m.

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