Missing Brisbane bus woman found safe

A woman who went missing from a Brisbane bus has been found safe and well.

Anushka Ellalagoda sparked a land and river search when she got off a bus at Newstead about 11pm on Thursday, leaving her belongings behind and telling the driver she'd return in a few minutes.

A member of the public spotted her at nearby Newfarm just before 8am on Friday and police say the 19-year-old is fine, although she is going to hospital for precautionary checks.