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How to get fromCairns to Malanda Fallsby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Malanda Falls by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Athertonbus bus Cairns
    2h 4m
    $83–106

  2. Drive  74.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Malanda Fallscar car 74.4 km
    1h 10m
    $14–20

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cairns to Malanda Fallstaxi taxi 74.4 km
    1h 10m
    $230–280

  4. Line 150 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Mulgrave Rd near Parramatta Park State Sch HnR to Dempsey St near Hooper Cl hail 'n' ridebus bus 150E / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Dempsey St near Hooper Cl hail 'n' ride to Malanda Fallstaxi taxi
    1h 39m
    $120–160

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  • Distance: 119 km
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Malanda Falls, QLD, Australia?

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Atherton twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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