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How to get fromTimaru to Mount Somersby bus, taxi or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Timaru to Mount Somers by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Rangitatabus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the taxi from Rangitata to Mount Somerstaxi taxi
    1h 13m
    $165–244

  2. Drive 85.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Timaru to Mount Somerscar car 85.6 km
    1h 8m
    $25–36

  3. Bus, taxi via Hinds

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Hindsbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the taxi from Hinds to Mount Somerstaxi taxi
    1h 31m
    $135–216

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Mount Somers, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Timaru to Mount Somers. However, you can take the bus to Rangitata then take the taxi to Mount Somers. Alternatively, you can drive from Timaru to Mount Somers in around 1h 8m.

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