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How to get fromCairns Airport (CNS) to Port Douglasby shuttle, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Port Douglas by shuttle, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Cairns Central Shopping Complexshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus bus Cairns
    2h 39m

  2. Drive 66 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Port Douglascar car 66 km
    58 min
    $12–17

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Port Douglasrideshare rideshare 66 km
    58 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Port Douglastaxi taxi 66 km
    58 min
    $210–250

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 76.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Port Douglas. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns, take the bus to Port Douglas, then take the taxi to Port Douglas. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Cairns-CNS to Port Douglas on demand, and the journey takes 58 min.

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