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How to get fromOrlando to Palm Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Orlando to Palm Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Orlando to Townsville Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MCO - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    29h 55m
    $804–4,004

  2. Fly Orlando to Cairns, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MCO - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    37h 58m
    $749–5,004

  3. Bus to Tampa, fly to Townsville Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane TPA - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    32h 55m
    $872–4,136

  4. Fly Orlando to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane MCO - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    36h 18m
    $1,289–6,314

  5. Fly Orlando to Mackay, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane MCO - MKY
    2. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    37h 35m
    $768–5,127

  6. Fly Orlando to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MCO - HTI
    2. Take the bus from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Proserpine, Mill Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    40h 22m
    $1,100–5,950

Orlando (MCO) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration28h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$818Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,150.6 km
  • Duration: 29h 55m

What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Palm Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Orlando to Palm Island. However, you can take the line 42 bus to Orlando International Airport, walk to Orlando (MCO) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Tampa Bus Station, take the bus to Airport Rental Car Center, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Center Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty.

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