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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Port Douglasby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Port Douglas by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Cairns, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LAX - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus bus
    21h 39m
    $1,055–2,046

  2. Fly to Townsville Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane LAX - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus bus
    28h 39m
    $745–3,603

  3. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane LAX - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Mossmanbus bus
    24h 42m
    $943–2,853

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration19h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$690Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Port Douglas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11,646.4 km
  • Duration: 21h 39m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Port Douglas, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Port Douglas. However, you can fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns, take the bus to Port Douglas, then take the taxi to Port Douglas. Alternatively, you can fly to Cooktown Airport (CTN), take the taxi to Cooktown, take the bus to Mossman, then take the taxi to Port Douglas.

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