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

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There are 5 ways to get from Caloundra to Mount Isa by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane BNE - ISA
    6h 20m
    $504–1,256

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nambour to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain train Inlander
    41h 24m
    $232–8,386

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    31h
    $300–750

  4. Drive  1,852.3 km

    1. Drive from Caloundra to Mount Isacar car 1,852.3 km
    20h 14m
    $384–555

  5. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane MCY - ISA
    13h 33m
    $364–1,530

Caloundra to Mount Isa by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration31hAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,680 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Mount Isa, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Caloundra station to Mount Isa via Mooloolaba and Brisbane in around 31h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Mount Isa station via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 1, Nambour, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 41h 24m.

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