What is the cheapest way to get from Motueka to New Plymouth?

The cheapest way to get from Motueka to New Plymouth is to drive and car ferry which costs $210 - $700 and takes 10h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Motueka to New Plymouth?

The fastest way to get from Motueka to New Plymouth is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 11m and costs $210 - $700.

How far is it from Motueka to New Plymouth?

The distance between Motueka and New Plymouth is 338 km.

How do I travel from Motueka to New Plymouth without a car?

The best way to get from Motueka to New Plymouth without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 17h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Motueka to New Plymouth?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Motueka to New Plymouth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near New Plymouth?

There are 222+ hotels available in New Plymouth.

Motueka to New Plymouth - 5 ways to travel via bus, plane, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Motueka to New Plymouth by bus, plane, car ferry, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Nelson Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from High Street near Woodlands Avenue to 84 Rutherford Street outside Defence Careers
2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)NSN - NPL
6h 11m
Shuttle, car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Mārahau to Picton
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellington
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston North
4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY
17h
$185–1,110
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Motueka Library Wallace Street to The Nelson Bus Hub5
2. Take the bus from Nelson to Picton
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellington
4. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston North
5. Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY
17h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Motueka to Picton
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellington
3. Drive from Wellington to New Plymouth
10h 11m
$212–668
Bus, bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from High Street near Woodlands Avenue to The Nelson Bus Hub
2. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbourne
3. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)BHE - NPL
7h 27m

Nelson Airport (NSN) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) flights

73Weekly Planes

4h 14mAverage Duration

$93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 337.9 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Motueka to New Plymouth. However, you can take the bus to 84 Rutherford Street outside Defence Careers, walk to Vanguard Street near 35, take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to New Plymouth Airport (NPL), then take the taxi to New Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Motueka Library Wallace Street to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY via The Nelson Bus Hub, Nelson, Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington - Central, and Palmerston North in around 17h.

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