Find coaches from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach

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Next departures from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach on 2 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Australia
    		Rainbow Beach
    		Airlie BeachCheapest
    Greyhound Australia
      		Rainbow Beach
      		Airlie BeachFastest
      Greyhound Australia
        		Rainbow Beach
        		Airlie BeachNo tags
        Greyhound Australia
          		Rainbow Beach
          		Airlie BeachNo tags
          Greyhound Australia
            		Rainbow Beach
            		Airlie BeachNo tags

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            Get from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach

            This route is served by bus only

            The journey takes about 16 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$187, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            4bus per day
            16h 40mAverage duration
            477 milesDistance
            19kgCO₂ emissions

            Bus Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach: Trip Overview

            Average ticket priceUS$230
            Average bus trip duration16h 40m
            Number of daily buses4
            Earliest bus departure11:55
            Distance477 miles
            Latest bus departure19:15

            Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach Bus

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            Frequently asked questions on the trip Rainbow Beach - Airlie Beach

            1. How far is Airlie Beach from Rainbow Beach by coach?

              The journey from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach by coach covers an approximate distance of 478 miles (771 km).

            2. Is there a way to reach Airlie Beach from Rainbow Beach without flying?

              You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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

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            30/10
            US$281
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            US$280
            02/11
            US$280
            03/11
            US$190
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            05/11
            US$220
            06/11
            US$189
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach was searched and found on 6 Nov 2025 with a price of US$189

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

            You can expect to pay from US$189 to US$309 for a bus ticket from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$189, which is on 2025-11-06.

            About Bus Travel

            Bus Travel Tips

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

            From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach.

            Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Rainbow Beach to Airlie 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?

            Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

            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.

            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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