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How to get fromLos Angeles to Horseshoe Bayby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Horseshoe Bay by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane LAX - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    23h 10m
    $663–2,520

  2. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane LAX - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    28h 15m
    $1,088–4,820

  3. Fly to Cairns, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LAX - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    31h 24m
    $1,058–3,620

  4. Fly to Mackay, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane LAX - MKY
    2. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    29h 34m
    $677–3,743

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration20h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$686Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,665.9 km
  • Duration: 23h 10m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Horseshoe Bay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Horseshoe Bay. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 2, then take the line 250 bus to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP), take the taxi to Proserpine, 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, take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 2, then take the line 250 bus to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay.

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