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How to get fromAustin to Cape Tribulationby plane, bus, car or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Cape Tribulation by plane, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Cairns, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Cairns (CNS)planeAUS - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus
    30h 3m
    $950–3,153

  2. Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly to Cairns, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
    2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Cairns (CNS)planeGRK - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus
    30h 26m
    $818–2,777

  3. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Cairns, bus

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Cairns (CNS)planeSAT - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus
    33h 14m
    $920–3,135

  4. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)planeAUS - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to PK'sbus
    30h 1m
    $1,075–3,908

  5. Bus, tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Fort Worthbus
    2. Take the tram from Fort Worth Central Station to DFW Airport Terminal B Stationtram
    3. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Cairns (CNS)planeDFW - CNS
    4. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus
    33h 4m
    $897–2,662

  6. Bus, bus to College Station, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Wacobus
    2. Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Brazos Transit Districtbus
    3. Fly from College Station (CLL) to Cairns (CNS)planeCLL - CNS
    4. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus
    36h 29m
    $939–2,964

  7. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Townsville Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)planeAUS - TSV
    2. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cape Tribulationcar
    33h 50m
    $1,050–3,553

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration24h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$850Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Cape Tribulation, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Austin to Cape Tribulation. However, you can take the line 20 bus to ABIA Lower Level, walk to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns, then take the bus to PK's. Alternatively, you can drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns, then take the bus to PK's.

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