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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | ADELAIDE | Alice Springs | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | ADELAIDE | Alice Springs | No tags | ||||
| Bus | ADELAIDE | Alice Springs | No tags |
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Get from Adelaide to Alice Springs
The journey takes about 20 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $216, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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.
Enjoyed the trip back home. But it was too long of a trip
Wirangu G.
Nice staff, very informative. Enjoyed the journey
Jinto D.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Adelaide to Alice Springs by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Adelaide to Alice Springs?
The cheapest bus tickets from Adelaide to Alice Springs start from $216. The average price for this route is around $219. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Adelaide to Alice Springs?
The average bus travel time from Adelaide to Alice Springs is 20h 30m, covering a distance of 1329 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 30m and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Adelaide to Alice Springs route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs?
The earliest bus departs from Adelaide to Alice Springs at 6:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Adelaide to Alice Springs?
A bus trip from Adelaide to Alice Springs generates an estimated 33 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Adelaide to Alice Springs was searched and found on Jan 25, 2026 with a price of $200To 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 $200 to $407 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 $200 which is on 2026-01-25.
