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How to get fromNelson to Lewis Passby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Lewis Pass by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive via Murchison

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Murchisonbus bus West Coast
    2. Drive from Murchison to Lewis Passcar car
    2h 56m
    $81–117

  2. Bus, drive via Nelson

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Murchisonbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    2. Drive from Murchison to Lewis Passcar car
    3h 1m
    $35–98

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Kawatiribus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    2. Drive from Kawatiri to Lewis Passcar car
    2h 46m
    $45–109

  4. Drive 228.4 km

    1. Drive from Nelson to Lewis Passcar car 228.4 km
    2h 46m
    $67–96

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What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Lewis Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Lewis Pass. However, you can take the bus to Murchison then drive to Lewis Pass. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Lewis Pass via Kawatiri in around 2h 46m.

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