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How to get fromGreat Barrier Reef to Ellis Beachby ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Great Barrier Reef to Ellis Beach by ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Ellis Beachtaxi taxi
    1h 24m
    $232–262

  2. Ferry, line 110 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cairns City bus station, platform 2 to Veivers Rd near Captain Cook Hwy hail 'n' ridebus bus 110 / ...
    2h 9m
    $132–136

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  • Distance: 57.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Great Barrier Reef, QLD, Australia and Ellis Beach, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Great Barrier Reef to Ellis Beach. However, you can walk to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, take the ferry to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, then take the taxi to Ellis Beach. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Great Barrier Reef to Ellis Beach via Great Barrier Reef Green Island, Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns City bus station, platform 2, and Veivers Rd near Captain Cook Hwy hail 'n' ride in around 2h 9m.

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