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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 MurchisonbusWest Coast
    2. Drive from Murchison to Lewis Passcar
    2h 56m
    $81–117

  2. Bus, drive via Nelson

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

  3. Bus, drive

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

  4. Drive 228.4 km

    1. Drive from Nelson to Lewis Passcar228.4 km
    2h 45m
    $68–98

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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 45m.

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