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South Australian Museum
South Australia's flagship museum, strong in natural history, Aboriginal cultures, and Pacific collections with family-friendly displays.
Cheapest price
$355
Average price
$361
Fastest journey
19 h 30 m
Average duration
19 h 43 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1329 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alice Springs to Adelaide is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alice Springs to Adelaide will cost around $361 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $355.
Of the 2 buses that leave Alice Springs for Adelaide on Thu, Aug 13, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 13 the direct buses cover the 1329 km distance in an average of 19 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 30 m .
On Thu, Aug 13 the slowest buses will take 19 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
GX850
GX850
GX850
GX850| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $355 |
The table below shows live departures for Alice Springs to Adelaide buses for tomorrow, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GX850 | 10:30 AM Alice Springs, ALICE SPRINGS, BUS ZONE, LEICHHARDT TCE, OUTSIDE LIBRARY, ALICE SPRINGS NT | 19h55 | 6:25 AM Adelaide, Cbd | 0 transfersDirect | |
GX850 | 10:30 AM Alice Springs, ALICE SPRINGS, BUS ZONE, LEICHHARDT TCE, OUTSIDE LIBRARY, ALICE SPRINGS NT | 19h30 | 6:00 AM Adelaide, CAVAN, BUS STOP #26, 19 PORT WAKEFIELD RD, GEPPS CROSS SA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Alice Springs to Adelaide buses use the Alice Springs, ALICE SPRINGS, BUS ZONE, LEICHHARDT TCE, OUTSIDE LIBRARY, ALICE SPRINGS NT to Adelaide, CAVAN, BUS STOP #26, 19 PORT WAKEFIELD RD, GEPPS CROSS SA station pair. Use this guide to compare Alice Springs and Adelaide bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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