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How to get fromSarasota to Palm Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Sarasota to Palm Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Townsville Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SRQ - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    34h 7m
    $1,201–5,103

  2. Bus to Tampa, fly to Mackay, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane TPA - MKY
    3. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    41h 24m
    $934–5,556

  3. Bus to Tampa, fly to Townsville Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane TPA - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    35h 35m
    $970–4,433

  4. Bus to Tampa, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane TPA - PPP
    3. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    40h 5m
    $1,595–7,233

Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration29h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,012.5 km
  • Duration: 34h 7m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Palm Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sarasota to Palm Island. However, you can take the bus to Airport Cir @ Bradenton Connector Ns, walk to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty. Alternatively, you can take the line 01 bus to Cattlemen Transit Station, walk to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, take the bus to Tampa Bus Station, walk to Marion Transit Center, take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty.

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