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How to get fromHamilton to Motuekaby plane, bus, train, car ferry or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Hamilton to Motueka by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Hamilton International Airport to Nelson Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeHLZ - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus
    7h 17m
    $374–2,245

  2. Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly to Nelson Airport, bus

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    1. Drive from Hamilton to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeTRG - NSN
    3. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus
    7h 17m
    $153–737

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Hamilton to Wellingtontrain
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
    4. Take the bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Motueka Library Wallace Streetbus5
    18h 19m
    $305–789

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Wellingtoncar
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Motuekacar
    11h 53m
    $265–733

  5. Bus to Auckland, fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeAKL - NSN
    3. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus
    7h 17m
    $226–685

  6. Fly Hamilton International Airport to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)planeHLZ - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
    3. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Sitebus
    8h 39m
    $389–2,400

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

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)planeAKL - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
    4. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Sitebus
    9h
    $221–740

Hamilton to Motueka by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$305Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Motueka. However, you can take the line 24 bus to Airport Rd, Mystery Creek, walk to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Vanguard Street Outside Kitchen Things, walk to Rutherford Hotel Nelson, then take the bus to Motueka i-Site. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton to Motueka Library Wallace Street via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, Picton, Nelson, and The Nelson Bus Hub in around 18h 19m.

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