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How to get fromMagnetic Island to Kelsoby ferry, taxi, bus, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Kelso by ferry, taxi, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the taxi from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Kelsotaxi taxi
    45 min
    $65–280

  2. Ferry, line 200 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Breakwater Terminal to Riverway Dr at Rosewood Avenuebus bus 200
    1h 48m
    $1–196

  3. Ferry, taxi #2

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the taxi from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Kelsotaxi taxi
    45 min
    $65–280

  4. Car ferry, line 200 bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Magnetic Island Ferry to Townsvillecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Breakwater Terminal to Riverway Dr at Rosewood Avenuebus bus 200
    2h 3m
    $19–338

Magnetic Island to Kelso by ferry and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32.3 km
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia and Kelso, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Kelso. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to Kelso. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Riverway Dr at Rosewood Avenue via Breakwater Ferry Terminal and Breakwater Terminal in around 1h 48m.

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