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How to get fromPort Douglas to Cairns Airport (CNS)by bus, shuttle, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Douglas to Cairns Airport (CNS) by bus, shuttle, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Central Shopping Complex to Cairns Airportshuttle bus
    2h 26m

  2. Drive 66 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Douglas to Cairns-Airport-CNScar car 66 km
    57 min
    $12–17

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Port Douglas to Cairns-CNSrideshare rideshare 66 km
    57 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Port Douglas to Cairns-Airport-CNStaxi taxi 66 km
    57 min
    $210–250

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  • Distance: 77.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Port Douglas, QLD, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?

There is no direct connection from Port Douglas to Cairns Airport (CNS). However, you can take the taxi to Port Douglas, take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, then take the shuttle to Cairns Airport. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Port Douglas to Cairns-CNS on demand, and the journey takes 57 min.

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