How to travel from Mooloolaba to Rye, Australia
The distance between Mooloolaba and Rye is around 1,579km (981 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Mooloolaba to Rye by plane, car, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rye → Mooloolaba if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Car and Ferry
Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical costA$405($275)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$225($150)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mooloolaba and Rye
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mooloolaba to Rye by plane, car, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$225 ($150) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$405 ($275).
The distance between Mooloolaba and Rye is around 1,579km (981 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,514km (941 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Mooloolaba and Rye by plane, car and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mooloolaba to Rye is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx A$405 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Mooloolaba and Rye, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$225 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mooloolaba and Rye. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mooloolaba and Rye. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mooloolaba to Rye. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Rye is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Rye. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Mooloolaba and Rye. The distance is around 1,949km (1,211 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mooloolaba to Rye is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around A$405 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mooloolaba and Rye
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Car and Ferry + 4 similar | 5h 15m | A$405($275) | every 2 hours | 1,680km (1,044 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 55m | A$375($255) | hourly | 1,579km (981 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 15m | A$370($250) | hourly | 1,617km (1,005 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Car and Ferry | 6h 30m | A$430($290) | once daily | 1,653km (1,027 miles) |
| Bus, Train, Plane, Car and Ferry | 6h 40m | A$745($500) | every 2 hours | 1,706km (1,060 miles) |
Bus and Train + 3 similar | 1 day 4h | A$225($150) | once daily | 2,112km (1,312 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 7h | A$270($180) | once daily | 2,174km (1,351 miles) |
| Train to Central station, platform 5, bus | 1 day 7h | A$270($180) | once daily | 2,176km (1,352 miles) |
| Train to Central station, platform 5, bus | 1 day 8h | A$250($165) | 4 times a week | 2,107km (1,310 miles) |
Drive | 20h 45m | A$370($250) | on demand | 1,949km (1,211 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mooloolaba and Rye
Bus companies
Metropolitan buses
Premier Motor Service
Byron Easy Bus
Firefly Express
Ferry operators
Searoad Ferries
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Rye
The following major airports near Rye offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 49km (31 miles) from Rye
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Rye
King Island Airport (KNS)
- Distance
- 185km (115 miles) from Rye