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How to get fromPort Douglas to Green Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Douglas to Green Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    3h 12m
    $154–168

  2. Line 110 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Captain Cook Hwy at Alexandra Street to Cairns City bus station, platform 1bus bus 110
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    3h 30m
    $149–160

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  • Distance: 99.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Port Douglas, QLD, Australia and Green Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Port Douglas to Green Island. However, you can take the taxi to Port Douglas, take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns Central Shopping Centre, take the line 111 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 2, walk to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, then take the ferry to Great Barrier Reef Green Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Douglas to Great Barrier Reef Green Island via Port Douglas, Captain Cook Hwy at Alexandra Street, Cairns City bus station, platform 1, and Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal in around 3h 30m.

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