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How to get fromCape Jervis to Kangaroo Islandby ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island by ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Halls Rd - South West sidebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hog Bay Rd / Halls Rd - South West side to Kangaroo Islandtaxi taxi
    2h 44m
    $60–70

  2. Ferry, bus, taxi via Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North sidebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side to Kangaroo Islandtaxi taxi
    2h 50m
    $50–60

  3. Ferry, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry Sealnk
    2. Take the taxi from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Kangaroo Islandtaxi taxi
    1h 40m
    $105–125

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 114.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Cape Jervis, SA, Australia and Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island. However, you can take the ferry to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, walk to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Hog Bay Rd / Halls Rd - South West side, then take the taxi to Kangaroo Island. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to Kangaroo Island.

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