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How to get fromLos Angeles to Port Douglasby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Port Douglas by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Cairns, bus

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    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
    22h 44m
    $517–1,679

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Cairns, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SAN - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus bus
    27h 21m
    $604–1,811

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    29h 12m
    $666–2,128

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Townsville Airport, train, bus

    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
    30h 30m
    $584–3,081

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration20h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$467Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Port Douglas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11,669.7 km
  • Duration: 22h 44m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Port Douglas, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Port Douglas. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the line 100 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, walk to Cairns, take the bus to Port Douglas, then take the taxi to Port Douglas. Alternatively, you can take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Transit Center, take the bus to Terminal 1 Transportation Island, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the line 100 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, walk to Cairns, take the bus to Port Douglas, then take the taxi to Port Douglas.

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