There are 3 ways to get from Motueka to Ligar Bay by bus, ferry, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Motueka to Ligar Bay is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Motueka to Ligar Bay is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $19 - $29.
The distance between Motueka and Ligar Bay is 82 km. The road distance is 63.8 km.
The best way to get from Motueka to Ligar Bay without a car is to bus and Water taxi which takes 3h 49m and costs $130 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Motueka to Ligar Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Motueka to Ligar Bay is 64 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Motueka to Ligar Bay.
There are 152+ hotels available in Ligar Bay.
What companies run services between Motueka, New Zealand and Ligar Bay, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Motueka to Ligar Bay. However, you can take the bus to Kaiteriteri, walk to Kaiteriteri, take the ferry to Totaranui, then take the taxi to Ligar Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Motueka to Ligar Bay in around 49 min.
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- Phone
- +64 27 577 6975
- bookings@betterbus.co.nz
- Website
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from Motueka i-Site to Kaiteriteri
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
Ferry from Kaiteriteri to Totaranui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $63
- Schedules at
- abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $180–220
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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