The distance between Port Augusta and Sydney is around 1,483km (922 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Augusta to Sydney 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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Take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Sydney (SYD).
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Take the bus to Adelaide then Albury and then to Sydney.
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Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Sydney Central Station.
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There are several options for getting from Port Augusta to Sydney by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$275 ($185) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$735 ($495).
The distance between Port Augusta and Sydney is around 1,483km (922 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,236km (768 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Port Augusta and Sydney by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Augusta to Sydney is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$735 ($495).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Augusta and Sydney, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$275 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Augusta and Sydney. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Sydney (SYD). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Augusta and Sydney. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Augusta to Sydney. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.
Stateliner, Greyhound Australia, V/Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Port Augusta and Sydney. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Augusta to Sydney. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Sydney (SYD). instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Sydney is Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Sydney. Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) and Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Port Augusta and Sydney. The distance is around 1,550km (963 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Augusta to Sydney is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around A$735 ($495).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 55m | A$735($495) | twice daily | 1,483km (922 miles) |
Bus to Adelaide, Fly | 6h 40m | A$430($290) | twice daily | 1,505km (935 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 1h | A$275($185) | once daily | 1,871km (1,163 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 9h | A$445($300) | once a week | 2,014km (1,251 miles) |
Drive | 16h 25m | A$295($195) | on demand | 1,550km (963 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sydney offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.