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How to get fromArthur’s Pass to Whataroaby bus, car or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Arthur’s Pass to Whataroa by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Kumara JunctionbusChristchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to WhataroabusFox Glacier - Greymouth
    4h 37m
    $79–152

  2. Drive 195.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arthur’s Pass to Whataroacar195.8 km
    2h 15m
    $59–85

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to GreymouthtrainTranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to WhataroabusFox Glacier - Greymouth
    6h 13m
    $318–353

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand and Whataroa, West Coast, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Arthurs Pass to Whataroa via Kumara Junction and Whataroa in around 4h 37m.

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