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How to get fromNelson to Riwakaby bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Riwaka by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    51 min
    $37–61

  2. Drive 51.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Riwakacar car 51.5 km
    45 min
    $16–23

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nelson to Riwakataxi taxi 51.5 km
    45 min
    $140–180

  4. Bus via The Nelson Bus Hub

    1. Take the bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Poole Street No34bus bus 5
    1h 20m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Riwaka, New Zealand?

The Better Bus operates a bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Site once daily. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 46 min.

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