Each section below covers a way to get around, with quick links to the official timetables and operators — followed by our own transfer and charter services and a few common questions.
The 50¢ flat fare
The Sunshine Coast is part of TransLink’s South East Queensland network, so every bus and train journey is a flat 50¢ each way, however far you go.
Coastal buses now accept contactless debit or credit cards and phones as well as go cards; hinterland coaches are cash or paper ticket only. There’s no on-board cash on the main coastal services, so load a go card first.
Buses
Kinetic (formerly Sunbus) runs the coastal TransLink network, linking Caloundra, Kawana, Maroochydore, the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, the University of the Sunshine Coast and Noosa.
Up in the hinterland, Glasshouse Country Coaches connect Landsborough, Maleny, Montville and Nambour (routes 890 and 891), and Kangaroo Bus Lines’ route 649 shadows the rail line between Nambour and Caboolture. Note that go cards aren’t valid on the hinterland coaches — pay the driver.
Trains
Queensland Rail’s North Coast line is the Sunshine Coast’s rail spine, with stations at Beerwah, Landsborough, Mooloolah, Eudlo, Palmwoods, Woombye, Nambour, Yandina, Eumundi and Cooroy, running through to Gympie North and south to Brisbane.
The stations sit inland, so most trips pair the train with a connecting bus to reach the beaches. A major upgrade of the Beerburrum–Nambour line is underway to add capacity.
Trams & light railPlanned
There’s no tram or light rail on the Sunshine Coast yet. A future mass-transit corridor — including the long-discussed CAMCOS rail link to Maroochydore — is in planning, but for now the coast moves by bus, train and road.
Ferries
Unlike Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast has no scheduled commuter ferry network — the rivers and the Pumicestone Passage are served by sightseeing and canal cruises rather than public transport. To reach the water, you’ll use road, rail or a transfer.
Taxis
Suncoast Cabs is the main local taxi operator, covering Caloundra through to Noosa and the Sunshine Coast Airport at Marcoola. Ranks are at the airport, shopping centres and town centres, or book on demand.