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How to get fromPort Augusta to Kangaroo Islandby bus, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Port Augusta to Kangaroo Island by bus, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaidebus 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 / Halls Rd - South West sidebus bus
    11h 44m
    $125–196

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Augusta 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 16m
    $106–152

  3. Bus to Whyalla Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Whyallabus bus
    2. Fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane WYA - KGC
    10h 18m
    $285–948

  4. Bus, ferry via Port Pirie

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Port Piriebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Pirie 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 / Elsegood Rd - North sidebus bus
    12h 30m
    $128–200

  5. Bus to Adelaide Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane ADL - KGC
    7h 11m
    $271–592

  6. Bus to Port Lincoln Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Port Lincolnbus bus
    2. Fly from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane PLO - KGC
    9h 26m
    $548–842

Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 548.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Augusta to Kangaroo Island. However, you can take the bus to Adelaide, 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 / Halls Rd - South West side, then take the taxi to Kangaroo Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Augusta to Kangaroo Island via Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal and Penneshaw Ferry Terminal in around 6h 16m.

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