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How to get fromSurfers Paradise to Tamborine Mountainby tram, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Tamborine Mountain by tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, taxi

    best
    1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram tram L1
    2. Take the taxi from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Tamborine Mountaintaxi taxi
    1h 4m
    $86–111

  2. Drive 37.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Surfers Paradise to Tamborine Mountaincar car 37.6 km
    40 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Surfers Paradise to Tamborine Mountaintaxi taxi 37.6 km
    40 min
    $110–140

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  • Distance: 43.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Tamborine Mountain, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Surfers Paradise to Tamborine Mountain. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4 then take the taxi to Tamborine Mountain. Alternatively, you can drive from Surfers Paradise to Tamborine Mountain in around 40 min.

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