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How to get fromSanta Teresa to Cairnsby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Teresa to Cairns by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Teresa to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ASP - CNS
    6h 8m
    $584–1,564

  2. Drive 2,352 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Teresa to Cairnscar car 2,352 km
    25h 30m
    $417–602

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Teresa to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    4d 10h
    $2,590–20,120

  4. Bus, train via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Santa Teresa to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    4d 14h
    $2,659–14,019

Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,560.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Santa Teresa, NT, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Santa Teresa to Cairns. However, you can take the bus to Alice Springs, take the taxi to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Teresa to Cairns Central Station via Alice Springs, Alice Springs, Adelaide, Adelaide, Central station, platform 5, and Roma Street in around 4d 10h.

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