What is the cheapest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Port Augusta?

The cheapest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Port Augusta is to drive and car ferry which costs $140 - $210 and takes 6h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Port Augusta?

The fastest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Port Augusta is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 22m and costs $140 - $210.

How far is it from Kangaroo Island to Port Augusta?

The distance between Kangaroo Island and Port Augusta is 526 km.

How do I travel from Kangaroo Island to Port Augusta without a car?

The best way to get from Kangaroo Island to Port Augusta without a car is to taxi and car ferry and bus which takes 10h 39m and costs $200 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Kangaroo Island to Port Augusta?

It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from Kangaroo Island to Port Augusta, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Augusta?

There are 13+ hotels available in Port Augusta.

Kangaroo Island to Port Augusta - 4 ways to travel via taxi, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Kangaroo Island to Port Augusta by taxi, car ferry, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, car ferry, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Kangaroo Island to Penneshaw
2. Take the car ferry from Kangaroo Island Penneshaw to Cape Jervis
3. Take the bus from Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminal to Adelaide
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Augusta926
10h 39m
$205–350
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kangaroo Island to Penneshaw
2. Take the car ferry from Kangaroo Island Penneshaw to Cape Jervis
3. Drive from Cape Jervis to Port Augusta
6h 22m
$140–206
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Kingscote (KGC) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)KGC - WYA
2. Take the bus from Whyalla to Port Augusta
8h 42m
$445–1,488
Taxi, car ferry, bus via Port Wakefield
1. Take the taxi from Kangaroo Island to Penneshaw
2. Take the car ferry from Kangaroo Island Penneshaw to Cape Jervis
3. Take the bus from Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminal to Aldinga Old Coach Road
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Wakefield
5. Take the bus from Port Wakefield to Port Augusta
11h 22m
$227–340

Kingscote (KGC) to Whyalla Airport (WYA) flights

5Weekly Planes

6h 10mAverage Duration

$383Cheapest Price

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Distance: 526.4 km
Duration: 10h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Kangaroo Island to Port Augusta. However, you can take the taxi to Penneshaw, take the car ferry to Cape Jervis, walk to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Adelaide, then take the bus to Port Augusta. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kangaroo Island to Port Augusta via Kangaroo Island Penneshaw and Cape Jervis in around 6h 22m.

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