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How to get fromAtherton to Daintree Riverby bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Atherton to Daintree River by bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Mareebabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mareeba to Mount Molloybus bus
    3. Drive from Mount Molloy to Daintree River Ferrycar car
    4. Take the carferry from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree River Ferry Northcarferry car ferry
    3h 15m
    $54–101

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atherton to Daintree River Ferrycar car
    2. Take the carferry from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree River Ferry Northcarferry car ferry
    2h 4m
    $30–66

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Smithfield to Wongabus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree River Ferry Northcarferry car ferry
    4h 12m
    $62–114

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Smithfield to Daintree River Ferrybus bus
    3. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree Rivercar car
    8h 33m
    $79–119

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Atherton to Daintree River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Atherton, QLD, Australia and Daintree River, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Atherton to Daintree River. However, you can take the bus to Mareeba, take the bus to Mount Molloy, drive to Daintree River Ferry, take the car ferry to Daintree River Ferry North, then drive to Daintree River. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Atherton to Daintree River via Daintree River Ferry and Daintree River Ferry North in around 2h 4m.

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