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How to get fromHouston to Horseshoe Bayby plane, ferry, bus, train, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Horseshoe Bay by plane, ferry, bus, train, or tram

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Townsville Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane IAH - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    28h 13m
    $906–3,408

  2. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Townsville Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane HOU - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    27h 56m
    $1,104–4,104

  3. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane AUS - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    31h 11m
    $1,135–3,717

  4. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane HOU - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    35h 11m
    $1,789–7,214

  5. Bus, tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Fort Worth Central Station to DFW Airport Terminal B Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane DFW - TSV
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    32h 15m
    $986–3,200

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cairns, train, ferry

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane IAH - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    35h 33m
    $951–4,608

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

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Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$924Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Houston to Horseshoe Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 13,761.4 km
  • Duration: 28h 13m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Horseshoe Bay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Houston to Horseshoe Bay. However, you can take the line 102 bus to Bush IAH Terminal C, walk to Houston-Airport-IAH airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 2, then take the line 250 bus to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay. Alternatively, you can take the line 500 bus to Hobby Airport, walk to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 2, then take the line 250 bus to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay.

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