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How to get fromAdelaide to American Riverby bus, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Adelaide to American River by bus, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminalbus bus To Cape Jervis
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry Sealnk
    5h 39m
    $15–23

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry Sealnk
    2h 40m
    $30–42

  3. Fly, line 1260 bus

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane ADL - KGC
    2. Take the bus from Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side to Buick Dr / Alan St - West sidebus bus
    3h 23m
    $210–303

  4. Bus, ferry via Zone C Flinders Medical Centre

    1. Take the bus from Zone C Flinders Medical Centre to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Tangara Dr / Bimberta Ave - East sidebus bus
    6h 42m
    $15

Adelaide to American River by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Adelaide to American River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and American River, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Adelaide to American River. However, you can take the bus to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminal, walk to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, walk to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, then take the line 1260 bus to Buick Dr / Alan St - West side. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Adelaide to American River via Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal and Penneshaw Ferry Terminal in around 2h 40m.

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