The distance between Mooloolaba and Adelaide is around 2,102km (1,306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 23h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Mooloolaba to Adelaide by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D then Albury station and then to 85 Franklin St.
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There are several options for getting from Mooloolaba to Adelaide by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$295 ($200) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 23h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$395 ($265).
The distance between Mooloolaba and Adelaide is around 2,102km (1,306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,659km (1,031 miles)
It takes around 1 day 14h to get from Mooloolaba and Adelaide by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mooloolaba to Adelaide is to drive which takes around 23h 15m and will set you back approx A$395 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Mooloolaba and Adelaide, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$295 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mooloolaba and Adelaide. We recommend that you drive to Adelaide. instead which will take 23h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mooloolaba and Adelaide. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mooloolaba to Adelaide. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D, Parramatta Station Stand B3 and Albury station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Mooloolaba and Adelaide. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mooloolaba to Adelaide. We recommend that you take the bus to Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D then Albury station and then to 85 Franklin St. instead which will take 1 day 14h.
The closest major airport to Adelaide is Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Adelaide. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mooloolaba and Adelaide. The distance is around 2,102km (1,306 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mooloolaba to Adelaide is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 14h and will usually cost around A$295 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 1 day 14h | A$295($200) | once a week | 2,519km (1,565 miles) |
Drive | 23h 15m | A$395($265) | on demand | 2,102km (1,306 miles) |
Premier Motor Service
Byron Easy Bus
NSW TrainLink
Firefly Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
The following major airports near Adelaide offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.