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Tomorrow3 Sept
from US$188
Thu4 Sept
from US$188
Fri5 Sept
from US$188
Sat6 Sept
from US$188
Sun7 Sept
Mon8 Sept
from US$188
Tue9 Sept
Wed10 Sept

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Rainbow Beach
    Departure location: Rainbow Beach
    Arrival time: 4 September 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: 3 September at
    Departure city: Rainbow Beach
    Departure location: Rainbow Beach
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Rainbow Beach
    Departure location: Rainbow Beach
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Rainbow Beach
    Departure location: Rainbow Beach
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Rainbow Beach
    Departure location: Rainbow Beach
    Arrival time: 4 September 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$215
Average bus trip duration16h 35m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure13:15
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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
31/08
US$199
01/09
US$224
Today
US$179
03/09
US$180
04/09
US$180
05/09
US$180
06/09
US$180
07/09
US$179
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach was searched and found on 2 Sept 2025 with a price of US$179

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$179 to US$247 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$179, which is on 2025-09-07.

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.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach.

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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Bus from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach

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