Bus Tickets from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach

TodayJul 30
from US$243
TomorrowJul 31
from US$189
FriAug 1
from US$189
SatAug 2
SunAug 3
from US$189
MonAug 4
from US$189
TueAug 5
from US$199
WedAug 6

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Rainbow Beach
    Departure location: Rainbow Beach
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Rainbow Beach
    Departure location: Rainbow Beach
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Rainbow Beach
    Departure location: Rainbow Beach
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Rainbow Beach
    Departure location: Rainbow Beach
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Rainbow Beach
    Departure location: Rainbow Beach
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$220
Average Bus Trip Duration16h 35m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure1:15pm
Distance769 km
Latest bus departure7:15pm

Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rainbow Beach - Airlie Beach

  1. What is the travel distance from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach?

    It's about 771 km (478 miles) from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-28
US$225
07-29
US$223
Today
US$231
07-31
US$182
08-01
US$181
08-02
US$169
08-03
US$181
08-04
US$179
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of US$169

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$169 to US$280 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$169 which is on 2025-08-02.

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Bus Travel Tips

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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.

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