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How to get fromSt. Louis to Great Barrier Reefby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Great Barrier Reef by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cairns, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane STL - CNS
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    29h 42m
    $1,317–4,117

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Cairns, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ORD - CNS
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    35h 7m
    $1,143–3,381

  3. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Townsville Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane STL - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    40h 14m
    $1,264–5,219

  4. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Cairns, ferry

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane IND - CNS
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    36h 21m
    $1,278–4,136

  5. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane STL - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfieldbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    36h 49m
    $1,732–4,577

  6. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane STL - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    41h 55m
    $2,027–8,367

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration26h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,146.8 km
  • Duration: 29h 42m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Great Barrier Reef, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital, walk to Cairns Hospital, take the line 110 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, walk to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, take the ferry to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, then walk to Great Barrier Reef. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to LaSalle, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital, walk to Cairns Hospital, take the line 110 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, walk to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, take the ferry to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, then walk to Great Barrier Reef.

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