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How to get fromPort Augusta to Kangaroo Islandby bus, car ferry, taxi, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Port Augusta to Kangaroo Island by bus, car ferry, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaidebus
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminalbus
    3. Take the car ferry from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island Penneshawcarferry
    4. Take the taxi from Penneshaw to Kangaroo Islandtaxi
    10h 40m
    $207–347

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Augusta to Cape Jerviscar
    2. Take the car ferry from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island Penneshawcarferry
    3. Drive from Penneshaw to Kangaroo Islandcar
    6h 14m
    $138–200

  3. Bus to Whyalla Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Whyallabus
    2. Fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Kingscote (KGC)planeWYA - KGC
    11h 33m
    $336–1,037

  4. Bus, car ferry, taxi via Aldinga Beach

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaidebus
    2. Take the bus from Aldinga Old Coach Road to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminalbus
    3. Take the car ferry from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island Penneshawcarferry
    4. Take the taxi from Penneshaw to Kangaroo Islandtaxi
    10h 50m
    $217–337

  5. Bus, car ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Port Piriebus
    2. Take the bus from Port Pirie to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminalbus
    4. Take the car ferry from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island Penneshawcarferry
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Penneshaw to Kingscoteshuttle
    13h 20m
    $185–317

  6. Bus to Adelaide Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaidebus
    2. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kingscote (KGC)planeADL - KGC
    7h 6m
    $304–567

Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Port Augusta to Kangaroo Island. However, you can take the bus to Adelaide, take the bus to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminal, walk to Cape Jervis, take the car ferry to Kangaroo Island Penneshaw, then take the taxi to Kangaroo Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Augusta to Kangaroo Island via Cape Jervis and Penneshaw in around 6h 14m.

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