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How to get fromAustin to Horseshoe Bayby car, plane, ferry, bus, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Horseshoe Bay by car, plane, ferry, bus, or tram

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  1. Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly, ferry

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    1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car car
    2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane GRK - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    28h 10m
    $819–2,927

  2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane AUS - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    27h 7m
    $854–3,205

  3. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SAT - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    30h 54m
    $1,022–3,734

  4. Bus, tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Fort Worth Central Station to DFW Airport Terminal B Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane DFW - TSV
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    30h 30m
    $886–2,800

  5. Bus, bus to College Station, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Wacobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Bryan Midtown Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from College Station (CLL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CLL - TSV
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    34h 17m
    $916–3,051

Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration25h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$801Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,601.3 km
  • Duration: 28h 10m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Horseshoe Bay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Austin to Horseshoe Bay. However, you can drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 2, then take the line 250 bus to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay. Alternatively, you can take the line 20 bus to ABIA Lower Level, walk to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 2, then take the line 250 bus to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay.

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