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How to get fromPenola to Kangaroo Islandby bus, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Penola to Kangaroo Island by bus, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Arthur St / Portland St - North side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North sidebus bus
    13h 14m
    $59–174

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Penola to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Drive from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Kangaroo Islandcar car
    6h 44m
    $100–144

  3. Bus to Adelaide Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Arthur St / Portland St - North side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane ADL - KGC
    8h 38m
    $235–430

  4. Bus, ferry via Keith

    1. Take the bus from Penola to Keithbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Keith to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Halls Rd - South West sidebus bus
    13h 31m
    $200–239

  5. Bus to Mount Gambier Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Arthur St / Portland St - North side to Jubillee Hwy East - North East sidebus bus
    2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane MGB - KGC
    6h 14m
    $279–661

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Penola to Kangaroo Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 643.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 14m

What companies run services between Penola, SA, Australia and Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Penola to Kangaroo Island. However, you can take the bus to Adelaide Central Bus Station, take the bus to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminal, walk to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, walk to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side, then take the taxi to Kangaroo Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penola to Kangaroo Island via Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal and Penneshaw Ferry Terminal in around 6h 44m.

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