There are 2 ways to get from Magnetic Island to James Cook University by ferry, taxi, or bus
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Ferry, taxi
best- Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
- Take the taxi from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to James Cook Universitytaxi
39 min$45–250Ferry, line 201 bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
- Take the bus from Breakwater Terminal to JCU - Student Union Mallbus 201
1h 26m$1–196
Magnetic Island to James Cook University by ferry, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Magnetic Island to James Cook University is to ferry and line 201 bus which costs $1 - $200 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Magnetic Island to James Cook University is to ferry and taxi which takes 39 min and costs $45 - $250.
The distance between Magnetic Island and James Cook University is 25 km.
The best way to get from Magnetic Island to James Cook University without a car is to ferry and taxi which takes 39 min and costs $45 - $250.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from Magnetic Island to James Cook University, including transfers.
There are 553+ hotels available in James Cook University.
What companies run services between Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia and James Cook University, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to James Cook University. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to James Cook University. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to James Cook University via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, and JCU - Student Union Mall in around 1h 26m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Breakwater Terminal to JCU - Student Union Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- translink.com.au
Ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- translink.com.au
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
13cabs
- Phone
- 13 2227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
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