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How to get fromCairns Airport (CNS) to Cairnsby taxi, rideshare, shuttle, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cairns by taxi, rideshare, shuttle, or foot

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  1. Taxi

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    1. Take the taxi from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Cairnstaxi taxi 7.1 km
    8 min
    $28–35

  2. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Cairnsrideshare rideshare 7.1 km
    8 min

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Cairns Base Hospitalshuttle bus
    15 min

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cairnswalk walk 6.8 km
    1h 21m

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  • Distance: 7.1 km
  • Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Cassowary Coaster operates a shuttle from Cairns Airport to Cairns Base Hospital 5 times a week, and the journey takes 15 min.

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