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How to get fromAshburton to Motuekaby bus, train, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Ashburton to Motueka by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Rollestonbus
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain
    3. Drive from Picton to Motuekacar
    11h 33m
    $539–905

  2. Drive 501.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ashburton to Motuekacar501.4 km
    6h 2m
    $153–221

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Christchurchbus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
    4. Take the bus from Millers Acre to Motueka Library Wallace Streetbus5
    12h 48m

  4. Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Rollestonbus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeCHC - NSN
    3. Take the bus from 73 Rutherford Street outside YHA to High Street at Avalon Manor Motelbus
    7h 29m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Christchurchbus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheimtrain
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
    4. Take the bus from Millers Acre to Motueka Library Wallace Streetbus5
    13h 58m

  6. Bus to Timaru, fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Temukabus
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeTIU - NSN
    3. Take the bus from 73 Rutherford Street outside YHA to High Street at Avalon Manor Motelbus
    8h 23m

  7. Bus to Timaru, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Temukabus
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)planeTIU - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
    4. Take the bus from Millers Acre to High Street at Avalon Manor Motelbus
    10h 58m

  8. Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Rollestonbus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)planeCHC - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
    4. Take the bus from Millers Acre to High Street at Avalon Manor Motelbus
    10h 24m

  9. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Christchurchbus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
    3. Take the bus from Halifax Street Outside Impact Church to Motueka Library Wallace Streetbus5
    9h 58m

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ashburton, New Zealand and Motueka, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Ashburton to Motueka Library Wallace Street via Christchurch, Blenheim, Nelson, and Millers Acre in around 12h 48m.

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