How to travel from Port Augusta to Adelaide, Australia

The distance between Port Augusta and Adelaide is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Augusta to Adelaide by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AdelaidePort Augusta if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Adelaide (ADL).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
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Bus to Adelaide

Take the bus to Adelaide.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$58($39)

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Drive

Drive to Adelaide.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance309km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Augusta and Adelaide

There are several options for getting from Port Augusta to Adelaide by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$58 ($39) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$200 ($135).

The distance between Port Augusta and Adelaide is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 282km (175 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Port Augusta and Adelaide by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Augusta to Adelaide is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx A$200 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Augusta and Adelaide, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$58 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Augusta and Adelaide. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Adelaide (ADL). instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Augusta and Adelaide. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Port Augusta and Adelaide with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4h 15m.

Stateliner and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Port Augusta and Adelaide. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Augusta to Adelaide. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Adelaide (ADL). instead which will take 2h 15m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Port Augusta and Adelaide. The distance is around 309km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Augusta to Adelaide is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around A$67 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Port Augusta and Adelaide

Transport options from Port Augusta to Adelaide
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 15m
A$200($135)
twice daily319km (198 miles)
Bus to Adelaide + 1 similar
3h 50m
A$58($39)
once daily308km (191 miles)
Bus4h 15m
A$67($45)
twice daily326km (203 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
A$59($40)
on demand309km (192 miles)

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Airports near Adelaide

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

ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Adelaide
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
231km (144 miles) from Adelaide
PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (156 miles) from Adelaide