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How to get fromPalm Cove to Atherton Tablelandby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Cove to Atherton Tableland by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 110 bus, line 140 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St to Cairns City bus station, platform 1bus bus 110
    2. Take the bus from Cairns City bus station, platform 2 to Graham St at Jubilee Stbus bus 140
    3. Take the taxi from Graham St at Jubilee St to Atherton Tablelandtaxi taxi
    3h 4m
    $192–232

  2. Drive 84.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Cove to Atherton Tablelandcar car 84.7 km
    1h 50m
    $16–22

  3. Line 110 bus, line 142 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St to Cairns City bus station, platform 1bus bus 110
    2. Take the bus from Cairns City bus station, platform 2 to Hambledon Drive at Sugarworld Gardensbus bus 142
    3. Take the taxi from Hambledon Drive at Sugarworld Gardens to Atherton Tablelandtaxi taxi
    3h 17m
    $242–292

  4. Line 110 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St to Smithfield Shopping Centrebus bus 110
    2. Take the bus from Smithfield to Athertonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Atherton to Atherton Tablelandtaxi taxi
    3h 36m
    $78–106

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  • Distance: 126.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Palm Cove, QLD, Australia and Atherton Tableland, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Palm Cove to Atherton Tableland. However, you can take the line 110 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, take the bus to Graham St at Jubilee St, then take the taxi to Atherton Tableland. Alternatively, you can drive from Palm Cove to Atherton Tableland in around 1h 50m.

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