Find coaches from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach

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Next departures from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach on 21 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Australia
Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre
Rainbow BeachCheapest
Greyhound Australia
Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre
Rainbow BeachFastest
Greyhound Australia
Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre
Rainbow BeachNo tags
Greyhound Australia
Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre
Rainbow BeachNo tags
Greyhound Australia
Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre
Rainbow BeachNo tags

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Bus Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$72
Average bus trip duration7h 40m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure09:30
Distance147 miles
Latest bus departure17:45

Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Gold Coast - Rainbow Beach

  1. How far is Rainbow Beach from Gold Coast by coach?

    The distance between Gold Coast and Rainbow Beach by coach is approximately 148 miles (238 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach without a car?

    You can travel to Rainbow Beach from Gold Coast by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
18/10
US$89
19/10
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Today
US$64
21/10
US$57
22/10
US$65
23/10
No data
24/10
US$47
25/10
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach was searched and found on 24 Oct 2025 with a price of US$47

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$47 to US$94 for a bus ticket from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$47, which is on 2025-10-24.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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