Bus Tickets from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach

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TodayMay 29
from $193
TomorrowMay 30
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from $222
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 3 at
    Departure city: Airlie Beach
    Departure location: Airlie Beach
    Arrival time: June 4 at
    Destination city: Rainbow Beach
    Destination location: Rainbow Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 3 at
    Departure city: Airlie Beach
    Departure location: Airlie Beach
    Arrival time: June 4 at
    Destination city: Rainbow Beach
    Destination location: Rainbow Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 3 at
    Departure city: Airlie Beach
    Departure location: Airlie Beach
    Arrival time: June 4 at
    Destination city: Rainbow Beach
    Destination location: Rainbow Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 3 at
    Departure city: Airlie Beach
    Departure location: Airlie Beach
    Arrival time: June 4 at
    Destination city: Rainbow Beach
    Destination location: Rainbow Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 3 at
    Departure city: Airlie Beach
    Departure location: Airlie Beach
    Arrival time: June 4 at
    Destination city: Rainbow Beach
    Destination location: Rainbow Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$222
Average bus trip duration18h 55m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure11:15am
Distance477 miles (769 km)
Latest bus departure5:30pm

Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach Bus

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

Best price found
05/27
$186
05/28
$213
Today
$186
05/30
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05/31
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06/01
$214
06/02
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06/03
$212
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach was searched and found on May 29, 2025 with a price of $186

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

You can expect to pay from $186 to $245 for a bus ticket from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $212 which is on 2025-06-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Airlie Beach and Rainbow Beach!

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 Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

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Bus from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach

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