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How to get fromAirlie Beach to Whitsundayby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Whitsunday by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Bowenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 40 William Street to Collinsvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Collinsville to Whitsundaytaxi taxi
    4h 25m
    $210–282

  2. Drive 207.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Whitsundaycar car 207.6 km
    3h 8m
    $37–54

  3. Bus, taxi via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Bowenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 40 William Street to Collinsvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Collinsville to Whitsundaytaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    $222–301

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Airlie Beach to Whitsunday.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 215.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Whitsunday, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Airlie Beach to Whitsunday. However, you can take the bus to Bowen, walk to 40 William Street, take the bus to Collinsville, then take the taxi to Whitsunday. Alternatively, you can drive from Airlie Beach to Whitsunday in around 3h 8m.

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