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How to get fromNew York to Great Barrier Reefby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from New York to Great Barrier Reef by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Cairns, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane EWR - CNS
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    31h
    $1,141–3,450

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Townsville Airport, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane JFK - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    38h 17m
    $1,081–4,541

  3. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cairns, ferry

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane JFK - CNS
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    31h 26m
    $1,084–3,339

  4. Fly Laguardia Airport to Cairns, ferry

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LGA - CNS
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    33h
    $1,321–4,228

  5. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Cairns, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BOS - CNS
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    35h 3m
    $2,528–3,237

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Townsville Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane EWR - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    37h 45m
    $1,138–4,652

  7. Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly to Cairns, ferry

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ISP - CNS
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    35h 57m
    $1,435–3,855

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane EWR - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfieldbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    38h 42m
    $1,256–3,710

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration26h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,014Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 15,426.5 km
  • Duration: 31h

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Great Barrier Reef, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from New York to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital, walk to Cairns Hospital, take the line 110 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, walk to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, take the ferry to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, then walk to Great Barrier Reef. Alternatively, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital, walk to Cairns Hospital, take the line 110 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, walk to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, take the ferry to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, then walk to Great Barrier Reef.

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