The distance between Rye and Alice Springs is around 1,988km (1,235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Rye to Alice Springs by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. 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 Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Alice Springs (ASP).
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Take the bus to Frankston, The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd then Adelaide and then to Alice Springs.
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Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross then take the bus to South Eastern Fwy and then to Alice Springs.
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Drive to Alice Springs.
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There are several options for getting from Rye to Alice Springs by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$305 ($205) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$735 ($495).
The distance between Rye and Alice Springs is around 1,988km (1,235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,933km (1,201 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Rye and Alice Springs by ferry, car and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rye to Alice Springs is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$735 ($495).
The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Alice Springs, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$305 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Rye and Alice Springs. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Alice Springs (ASP). instead which will take 6hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rye and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rye to Alice Springs. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankston, The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd, King St/Lonsdale St, Melbourne and Adelaide. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.
Metropolitan buses, Firefly Express, V/Line and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Rye and Alice Springs. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rye to Alice Springs. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Alice Springs (ASP). instead which will take 6h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rye and Alice Springs. The distance is around 2,349km (1,460 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Alice Springs is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around A$1,185 ($800).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Train and Plane + 1 similar | 6hrs | A$735($495) | hourly | 1,988km (1,235 miles) |
Ferry, Car and Plane | 6h 25m | A$1,185($800) | every 2 hours | 2,865km (1,780 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 13h | A$305($205) | once daily | 2,401km (1,492 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 12h | A$355($240) | once a week | 2,446km (1,520 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 24h 30m | A$445($300) | on demand | 2,349km (1,460 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 1 day 12h | A$595($400) | twice a week | 2,357km (1,464 miles) |
Metropolitan buses
V/Line
Firefly Express
Searoad Ferries
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Metro Trains Melbourne
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
The following major airports near Alice Springs offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.