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How to get fromOamaru to Akaroaby bus, taxi or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Oamaru to Akaroa by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Rollestonbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the taxi from Rolleston to Akaroataxi taxi
    4h 27m
    $265–382
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    7h 15m
    $55–115
  3. Drive 300.5 km

    1. Drive from Oamaru to Akaroacar car 300.5 km
    3h 54m
    $88–127

Oamaru to Akaroa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Oamaru, New Zealand and Akaroa, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Oamaru to Akaroa via Christchurch in around 7h 15m.

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