How to travel from Port Arthur to Alice Springs, Australia

The distance between Port Arthur and Alice Springs is around 2,618km (1,627 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Port Arthur to Alice Springs by bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Alice Springs (ASP).

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$970($650)
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Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane

Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall and then to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Alice Springs (ASP).

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$730($490)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Arthur and Alice Springs

There are several options for getting from Port Arthur to Alice Springs by bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$730 ($490) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$970 ($650).

The distance between Port Arthur and Alice Springs is around 2,618km (1,627 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,513km (1,561 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Port Arthur and Alice Springs by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Port Arthur to Alice Springs is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx A$970 ($650).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Arthur and Alice Springs is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$730 ($490) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Arthur to Alice Springs. We recommend that you take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Alice Springs (ASP). instead which will take 6h 40m.

The closest major airport to Alice Springs is Alice Springs Airport (ASP) (ASP) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Alice Springs. Connellan Airport (AYQ) (AYQ) and Mount Isa Airport (ISA) (ISA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Arthur to Alice Springs is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$970 ($650).

How do I get from Port Arthur to Alice Springs

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Arthur and Alice Springs

Transport options from Port Arthur to Alice Springs
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
6h 40m
A$970($650)
once daily2,618km (1,627 miles)
Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane
8h 50m
A$730($490)
once daily2,635km (1,638 miles)

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Airports near Alice Springs

The following major airports near Alice Springs offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

ASP
Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Alice Springs
AYQ
Connellan Airport (AYQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
338km (210 miles) from Alice Springs
ISA
Mount Isa Airport (ISA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
669km (415 miles) from Alice Springs