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

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

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  1. Bus to Whyalla Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Whyallabus bus
    2. Fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane WYA - KGC
    6h 33m
    $275–898

  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
    $93–133

  3. Bus, ferry

    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

  4. 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
    $281–572

  5. 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

Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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 Whyalla, take the taxi to Whyalla Airport (WYA) airport, fly to Kingscote (KGC), then take the taxi to Kangaroo Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Augusta to Kangaroo Island via Adelaide, Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminal, Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, and Hog Bay Rd / Halls Rd - South West side in around 11h 44m.

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