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How to get fromPunakaiki to Oamaruby bus, train, car or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Punakaiki to Oamaru by bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Greymouthbus
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Rollestontrain
    3. Take the bus from Rolleston to Oamarubus
    10h 12m
    $240–370

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Greymouthbus
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Christchurchbus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Oamarubus
    10h 50m
    $15–175

  3. Drive 442.9 km

    1. Drive from Punakaiki to Oamarucar442.9 km
    5h 23m
    $136–196

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Christchurch International Airportshuttle
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to OamarubusChristchurch - Dunedin
    9h 54m
    $99–175

Punakaiki to Oamaru by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Punakaiki to Oamaru via Greymouth and Christchurch in around 10h 50m.

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