How to travel from Port Augusta to Roma, Australia

The distance between Port Augusta and Roma is around 1,747km (1,085 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Port Augusta to Roma by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Whyalla, Fly

Take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Roma (RMA).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time4h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,240($835)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Roma.

  • Duration2 days 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$500($335)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Roma.

  • Duration2 days 10h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$625($420)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Roma.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Distance1,747km (1,085 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Augusta and Roma

There are several options for getting from Port Augusta to Roma by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$120 ($82) and will take around 2 days 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,240 ($835).

The distance between Port Augusta and Roma is around 1,747km (1,085 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,252km (778 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from Port Augusta and Roma by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Augusta to Roma is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$1,240 ($835).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Augusta and Roma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$120 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Augusta and Roma. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Roma (RMA). instead which will take 5h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Augusta and Roma. It typically takes around 2 days 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Augusta to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 3h.

Stateliner, Greyhound Australia, V/Line, Firefly Express and Bus Queensland run regular bus services between Port Augusta and Roma. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 3h 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 Roma. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Miles (WLE) then take the bus to Roma. instead which will take 7h 5m.

The closest major airport to Roma is Roma Airport (RMA) (RMA) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Roma. Charleville Airport (CTL) (CTL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Roma. The distance is around 1,747km (1,085 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Augusta to Roma is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around A$1,040 ($700).

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Transport options from Port Augusta to Roma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Whyalla, Fly + 3 similar
5h 30m
A$1,240($835)
twice daily2,372km (1,474 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 5m
A$1,040($700)
twice daily2,390km (1,485 miles)
Bus to Adelaide, Fly8h 25m
A$830($560)
twice daily2,394km (1,488 miles)
Bus to Adelaide, plane9h 55m
A$1,005($675)
twice daily2,412km (1,499 miles)
Bus
2 days 3h
A$500($335)
once daily3,373km (2,096 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
2 days 10h
A$625($420)
once a week3,513km (2,183 miles)
Bus to Adelaide, train2 days 21h
A$120($82)
once a week3,421km (2,126 miles)
Bus to Adelaide, train2 days 23h
A$135($90)
once a week3,456km (2,147 miles)
Drive
18h 25m
A$330($220)
on demand1,747km (1,085 miles)

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Airports near Roma

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

RMA
Roma Airport (RMA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Roma
CTL
Charleville Airport (CTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (157 miles) from Roma
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
438km (272 miles) from Roma