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How to get fromEncounter Bay to Kangaroo Islandby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Encounter Bay to Kangaroo Island by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stop 4 Maude St / Bay Rd - West side to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Halls Rd - South West sidebus bus
    4h 34m
    $65–75

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encounter Bay to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Drive from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Kangaroo Islandcar car
    2h 18m
    $28–40

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Encounter Bay to Kangaroo Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Encounter Bay, SA, Australia and Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Encounter Bay to Kangaroo Island. However, you can take the bus to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, walk to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, 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 a vehicle from Encounter Bay to Kangaroo Island via Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal and Penneshaw Ferry Terminal in around 2h 18m.

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