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

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Horseshoe Bay by plane, ferry, bus, train, or tram

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Townsville Airport, ferry

    best
    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 5m
    $1,104–3,804

  2. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    31h 31m
    $1,022–3,638

  3. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane AUS - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    34h 7m
    $1,779–7,204

  4. Bus, tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, 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
    31h 15m
    $1,085–3,399

  5. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane IAH - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    31h 14m
    $1,137–3,618

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Mackay, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane AUS - MKY
    2. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    35h 39m
    $1,068–4,927

  7. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane AUS - HTI
    2. Take the bus from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Proserpine, Mill Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    36h 59m
    $1,395–5,640

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration25h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Austin to Horseshoe Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 13,514.3 km
  • Duration: 27h 5m

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 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to San Antonio Bus Station, walk to Navarro & Pecan, take the line 7 bus to San Antonio International Airport, walk to San-Antonio-Airport-SAT 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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