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

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Motueka by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeCHC - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus
    5h 21m
    $255–595

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
    3. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Sitebus
    9h 51m
    $30–166

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
    3. Take the bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Motueka Library Wallace Streetbus5
    10h 13m
    $261–614

  4. Drive 420.3 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Motuekacar420.3 km
    5h 3m
    $127–184

  5. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)planeCHC - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
    3. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Sitebus
    8h 19m
    $230–650

  6. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
    2. Take the bus from Halifax Street Outside Impact Church to Motueka Library Wallace Streetbus5
    7h 48m

Christchurch to Motueka by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Motueka i-Site via Blenheim, Nelson, and Quest Apartments in around 9h 51m.

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