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How to get fromYankalilla to Kangaroo Islandby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Yankalilla to Kangaroo Island by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Yankalilla to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Halls Rd - South West sidebus bus
    4h 24m
    $65–79

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yankalilla to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Drive from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Kangaroo Islandcar car
    2h 6m
    $24–34

  3. Line 1259 bus, ferry, bus

    1. Take the bus from Main South Rd - South side to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North sidebus bus
    4h 30m
    $55–65

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Yankalilla to Kangaroo Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 149.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Yankalilla, SA, Australia and Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Yankalilla to Kangaroo Island. However, you can take the bus to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminal, walk to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, walk to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Hog Bay Rd / Halls Rd - South West side, then take the taxi to Kangaroo Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Yankalilla to Kangaroo Island via Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal and Penneshaw Ferry Terminal in around 2h 6m.

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