There are 3 ways to get from Motueka to Cable Bay by bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Motueka to Cable Bay is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Motueka to Cable Bay is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $21 - $35.
The distance between Motueka and Cable Bay is 71 km. The road distance is 70.3 km.
The best way to get from Motueka to Cable Bay without a car is to bus which takes 14h 12m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 14h 12m to get from Motueka to Cable Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Motueka to Cable Bay is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Motueka to Cable Bay.
There are 227+ hotels available in Cable Bay.
What companies run services between Motueka, New Zealand and Cable Bay, Nelson, New Zealand?
The Better Bus operates a bus from Motueka i-Site to The Sails Motel once daily. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 13h 9m.
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- Phone
- +64 27 577 6975
- bookings@betterbus.co.nz
- Website
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from Motueka i-Site to The Sails Motel
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $200–240
Terry's Tours & Transfers
- Phone
- +64 226 311 646
- Website
- terrystoursandtransfers.com
Sun City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 2666
- Website
- suncitytaxis.co.nz
Nelson City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 8225
- Website
- nelsontaxis.co.nz
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