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There are 3 ways to get from Milford Sound to Doubtful Sound / Patea by bus, unknown, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to Te AnaubusQueenstown - Milford Sound
    2. Walk from Te Anau to Doubtful Sound / Pateaunknown
    3h 4m

  2. Fly, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)planeZQN - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Rolleston to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
    4. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anaubus
    5. Walk from Te Anau to Doubtful Sound / Pateaunknown
    16h 46m

  3. Fly, bus, travel #2

    1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Rollestonbus
    3. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)planeCHC - ZQN
    4. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anaubus
    5. Walk from Te Anau to Doubtful Sound / Pateaunknown
    17h 23m

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What companies run services between Milford Sound, New Zealand and Doubtful Sound / Patea, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Milford Sound to Doubtful Sound / Patea. However, you can walk to Milford Sound, take the bus to Te Anau, then travel to Doubtful Sound / Patea. Alternatively, you can walk to Milford Sound Airport airport, fly to Queenstown Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 125 bus to The Hub Hornby, take the line 5 bus to Rolleston, take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, take the bus to Te Anau, then travel to Doubtful Sound / Patea.

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