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

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

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cairns

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane IAH - CNS
    26h 8m
    $904–3,106

  2. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Cairns

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane HOU - CNS
    27h 31m
    $1,102–4,002

  3. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane AUS - CNS
    30h 21m
    $1,130–3,413

  4. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SAT - CNS
    31h 49m
    $1,142–3,766

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane IAH - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    34h 3m
    $951–4,408

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane HOU - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    34h 51m
    $1,249–5,404

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane IAH - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    33h 19m
    $1,074–3,476

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration22h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$920Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Houston to Great Barrier Reef.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 13,732 km
  • Duration: 26h 8m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Great Barrier Reef?

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and Virgin Australia fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cairns (CNS) once daily.

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