What is the travel distance from Palmerston to Alice Springs?

About 797 miles (1286 km) separate Palmerston and Alice Springs.

What are the best sights and things to do in Alice Springs?

Once in Alice Springs, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Kata Tjuta, Nation Road Transport Hall of Fame, The Residency, Anzac Hill and Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Bus Palmerston to Alice Springs from $262 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Palmerston to Alice Springs on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:45am	Palmerston	20h 15m	7:00am	Alice Springs	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Palmerston to Alice Springs on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45am	Palmerston	20h 15m	7:00am	Alice Springs	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:45am	Palmerston	20h 15m	7:00am	Alice Springs	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Palmerston	20h 15m	7:00am	Alice Springs	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 8:24 AM ACST.

Get from Palmerston to Alice Springs

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $275, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

20h 15mAverage Duration

797 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,351 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2351 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $275

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Palmerston to Alice Springs by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

No data

11/16

$277

Today

$271

11/18

$262

11/19

$262

11/20

$265

11/21

$262

11/22

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The cheapest trip from Palmerston to Alice Springs was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $262

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

You can expect to pay from $262 to $277 for a bus ticket from Palmerston to Alice Springs based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $262 which is on 2025-11-18.