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How to get fromSeattle to Great Barrier Reefby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Great Barrier Reef by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SEA - CNS
    25h 45m
    $504–1,804

  2. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane YVR - CNS
    26h 35m
    $629–2,203

  3. Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BLI - CNS
    33h 33m
    $644–2,285

  4. Train to Wenatchee, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Wenatchee (EAT) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane EAT - CNS
    35h 17m
    $722–2,388

  5. Fly King County International Airport to Cairns

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BFI - CNS
    28h 4m
    $654–2,504

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SEA - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    32h 21m
    $601–3,306

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration23h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$513Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,555 km
  • Duration: 25h 45m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Great Barrier Reef?

Japan Airlines, Jetstar, and seven other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day.

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