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How to get fromCairns to Daintree Rainforestby bus, car ferry or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Daintree Rainforest by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairns to WongabusCairns
    2. Take the car ferry from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree River Ferry Northcarferry
    2h 22m
    $39–79

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Daintree River Ferrycar
    2. Take the car ferry from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree River Ferry Northcarferry
    1h 53m
    $28–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree CrocodylusbusCairns
    2h 31m
    $128–173

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree River FerrybusCairns
    2. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree Rainforestcar
    6h 14m
    $54–79

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Daintree Rainforest, QLD, Australia?

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns to Daintree Crocodylus 3 times a week. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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