There are 2 ways to get from Ellis Beach to Cape Tribulation by bus, car, or car ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Ellis Beach to Cape Tribulation is to drive and car ferry which costs $25 - $65 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ellis Beach to Cape Tribulation is to drive and car ferry which takes 1h 47m and costs $25 - $65.
The distance between Ellis Beach and Cape Tribulation is 472 km.
The best way to get from Ellis Beach to Cape Tribulation without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Ellis Beach to Cape Tribulation, including transfers.
There are 57+ hotels available in Cape Tribulation.
What companies run services between Ellis Beach, QLD, Australia and Cape Tribulation, QLD, Australia?
Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Palm Cove to PK's 3 times a week. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
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- Phone
- +61 7 3036 2070
- Website
- transnorthbus.com.au
Bus from Palm Cove to PK's
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
- Phone
- (07) 4099 9444
- enquiries@douglas.qld.gov.au
- Website
- douglas.qld.gov.au
Car ferry from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree River Ferry North
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–29
- Schedules at
- daintreeferry.com.au
- Pedestrian / Bicycles
- $5
- Cars / Utes (private use)
- $29
- Motor Bike
- $12
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