There are 2 ways to get from James Cook University to Magnetic Island by taxi, ferry, or bus
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Taxi, ferry
best- Take the taxi from James Cook University to Breakwater Ferry Terminaltaxi
- Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
40 min$46–254Line 201 bus, ferry
- Take the bus from JCU - Student Union Mall to Breakwater Terminalbus 201
- Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
1h 36m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from James Cook University to Magnetic Island is to line 201 bus and ferry which costs $1 - $200 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from James Cook University to Magnetic Island is to taxi and ferry which takes 40 min and costs $45 - $260.
The distance between James Cook University and Magnetic Island is 25 km.
The best way to get from James Cook University to Magnetic Island without a car is to taxi and ferry which takes 40 min and costs $45 - $260.
It takes approximately 40 min to get from James Cook University to Magnetic Island, including transfers.
There are 566+ hotels available in Magnetic Island.
What companies run services between James Cook University, QLD, Australia and Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from James Cook University to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the taxi to Breakwater Ferry Terminal then take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from James Cook University to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via JCU - Student Union Mall, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 1h 36m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from JCU - Student Union Mall to Breakwater Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- translink.com.au
Ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- translink.com.au
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
13cabs
- Phone
- 13 2227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
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