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How to get fromLaura to Athertonby car, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Laura to Atherton by car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Laura to Palmer Rivercar car
    2. Take the bus from Palmer River to Mareebabus bus Cooktown to Cairns
    4h 16m
    $74–110

  2. Drive 279.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Laura to Athertoncar car 279.5 km
    3h 22m
    $50–72

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Laura to Lakeland Downstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Lakeland Downs to Mareebabus bus Cooktown to Cairns
    4h 34m
    $314–388

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  • Distance: 279.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Laura, QLD, Australia and Atherton, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Laura to Atherton. However, you can drive to Palmer River, take the bus to Mareeba, then take the bus to Atherton. Alternatively, you can drive from Laura to Atherton in around 3h 22m.

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