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How to get fromKangaroo Island to Rapid Bayby bus, ferry, or car

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalbus bus 1260
    2. Take the ferry from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalferry ferry Sealnk
    3h 3m
    $78–93

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kangaroo Island to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalferry ferry Sealnk
    1h 55m
    $22–30

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  • Distance: 128.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Kangaroo Island to Rapid Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side, take the bus to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, walk to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Rapid Bay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kangaroo Island to Rapid Bay via Penneshaw Ferry Terminal and Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal in around 1h 55m.

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