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How to get fromKey West to Palm Islandby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Key West to Palm Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane EYW - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    32h 47m
    $917–4,320

  2. Fly to Cairns, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane EYW - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    41h 43m
    $1,012–5,620

  3. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane EYW - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    38h 28m
    $1,492–6,920

Key West International Airport (EYW) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration30h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$940Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,074.1 km
  • Duration: 32h 47m

What companies run services between Key West, FL, USA and Palm Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Key West to Palm Island. However, you can take the taxi to Key West International Airport (EYW) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Key West International Airport (EYW) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns Central Station, take the train to Townsville, walk to Flinders St at Townsville station, take the line 201 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty.

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