What is the distance between Adelaide and Alice Springs?

The distance separating Adelaide and Alice Springs is 826 miles (1331 km).

What are the best sights and things to do in Alice Springs?

Once in Alice Springs, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Karlu Karlu, The Residency, The National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame, Uluru and MacDonnell Ranges.

Bus Adelaide to Alice Springs from $138 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Adelaide to Alice Springs on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:00pm	ADELAIDE	20h 30m	2:30pm	Alice Springs	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Adelaide to Alice Springs on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	ADELAIDE	20h 30m	2:30pm	Alice Springs	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:00pm	ADELAIDE	20h 30m	2:30pm	Alice Springs	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	ADELAIDE	20h 30m	2:30pm	Alice Springs	No tags

Next departures for Adelaide to Alice Springs on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	ADELAIDE	20h 30m	2:30pm	Alice Springs	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:00pm	ADELAIDE	20h 30m	2:30pm	Alice Springs	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	ADELAIDE	20h 30m	2:30pm	Alice Springs	No tags

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Get from Adelaide to Alice Springs

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $149, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

20h 30mAverage Duration

824 milesDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,362 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Customers generally enjoyed their trips, appreciating the friendly and knowledgeable drivers as well as the ample stretch breaks and food stops. However, some found the journey to be too lengthy for their liking.

Greyhound Australia Adelaide Alice Springs recent customer reviews

Was good. Lots of stretch breaks and food stops. Drivers are friendly & knowledgeable

Gregor A.

February 27, 2024

Enjoyed the trip back home. But it was too long of a trip

Wirangu G.

May 16, 2024

Nice staff, very informative. Enjoyed the journey

Jinto D.

January 27, 2020

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Adelaide to Alice Springs by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$245

11/24

$141

Today

$277

11/26

$142

11/27

$144

11/28

$142

11/29

No data

11/30

$188

The cheapest trip from Adelaide to Alice Springs was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $141

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

You can expect to pay from $141 to $282 for a bus ticket from Adelaide to Alice Springs based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $142 which is on 2025-11-26.