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How to get fromLos Angeles to Hamilton Islandby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Hamilton Island by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane LAX - HTI
    21h 5m
    $661–2,518

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Mackay, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane LAX - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    27h 23m
    $621–1,958

  3. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SAN - HTI
    27h 25m
    $699–2,523

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane LAX - PPP
    2. Take the ferry from Palm Bay to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    26h 30m
    $932–2,924

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SBA - HTI
    27h 50m
    $761–2,538

  6. Bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane PSP - HTI
    29h 17m
    $890–3,169

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration20h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$683Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Hamilton Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11,509.8 km
  • Duration: 21h 5m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 5 times a day.

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