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How to get fromAtherton to Lauraby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Atherton to Laura by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Palmer Riverbus bus Cairns
    2. Drive from Palmer River to Lauracar car
    4h 26m
    $74–109

  2. Drive 279.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atherton to Lauracar car 279.3 km
    3h 21m
    $50–72

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Lakeland Downsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the taxi from Lakeland Downs to Laurataxi taxi
    4h 54m
    $313–390

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Map of how to get from Atherton to Laura.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Atherton, QLD, Australia and Laura, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Atherton to Laura. However, you can take the bus to Mareeba, take the bus to Palmer River, then drive to Laura. Alternatively, you can drive from Atherton to Laura in around 3h 21m.

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