Rome2Rio

How to get fromDenver to Great Barrier Reefby plane, bus, or train

Find Transport to Great Barrier Reef

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Denver to Great Barrier Reef by plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Denver to Cairns

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane DEN - CNS
    26h 9m
    $914–3,014

  2. Bus, bus to Eagle County Regional Airport, fly to Cairns

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Avon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Avon Station to Eagle County Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane EGE - CNS
    34h 16m
    $879–2,937

  3. Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus bus
    3. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ASE - CNS
    30h 8m
    $891–2,955

  4. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane COS - CNS
    31h 43m
    $924–3,029

  5. Fly Arapahoe County Airport to Cairns

    1. Fly from Arapahoe County Airport (APA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane APA - CNS
    30h 20m
    $934–3,044

  6. Fly Denver to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane DEN - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    33h 9m
    $911–4,116

  7. Bus to Pueblo Memorial Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Pueblo, CObus bus
    2. Fly from Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PUB - CNS
    30h 17m
    $1,029–3,162

Denver (DEN) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration23h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$905Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Denver to Great Barrier Reef.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12,899.9 km
  • Duration: 26h 9m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Great Barrier Reef?

United Airlines, Jetstar, and six other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides