There are 6 ways to get from Westport to Motueka by train, plane, bus, or shuttle
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Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport, bus
best- Take the train from South Norwalk to Grand Central Terminal
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nelson Airport (NSN)JFK - NSN
- Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Site
28h 34m$1,072–3,613Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Picton, bus
cheapest- Take the train from South Norwalk to Grand Central Terminal
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Picton (PCN)JFK - PCN
- Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelson
- Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Site
31h 1m$977–3,268Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Nelson Airport, bus
- Take the train from South Norwalk to 125th Street - Harlem
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Nelson Airport (NSN)LGA - NSN
- Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Site
30h 38m$1,153–3,995Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
- Take the train from South Norwalk to Grand Central Terminal
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)JFK - BHE
- Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
- Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Site
31h 6m$1,177–4,068Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport, bus
- Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Nelson Airport (NSN)EWR - NSN
- Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Site
32h 33m$1,040–4,243Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle, bus
- Take the train from South Norwalk to Grand Central Terminal
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)JFK - CHC
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelson
- Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Site
33h 35m$1,127–4,118
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Westport to Motueka is to train and fly and bus which costs $950 - $3,300 and takes 31h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Westport to Motueka is to train and fly and bus which takes 28h 34m and costs $1,000 - $3,700.
The distance between Westport and Motueka is 14695 km.
It takes approximately 28h 34m to get from Westport to Motueka, including transfers.
Motueka is 18h ahead of Westport. It is currently 10:40 PM in Westport and 4:40 PM in Motueka.
There are 235+ hotels available in Motueka.
What companies run services between Westport, CT, USA and Motueka, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Westport to Motueka. However, you can take the bus to Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub, take the line 3 bus to South Main & Monroe, walk to South Norwalk, take the train to Grand Central Terminal, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Vanguard Street Outside Kitchen Things, walk to Rutherford Hotel Nelson, then take the bus to Motueka i-Site. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub, take the line 3 bus to South Main & Monroe, walk to South Norwalk, take the train to 125th Street - Harlem, walk to E 125 St/Lexington Av, take the bus to Laguardia Rd/94 St, walk to New-York-La-Guardia-Airport-LGA airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Vanguard Street Outside Kitchen Things, walk to Rutherford Hotel Nelson, then take the bus to Motueka i-Site.
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- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nelson Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,500
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nelson Airport via Auckland, Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nelson Airport via Auckland, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,500
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Nelson Airport via Houston, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 14m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,900
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Nelson Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,900
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Nelson Airport via Houston, Auckland, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,900
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,900
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Auckland, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,900
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Nelson Airport via Houston, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 24m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,500
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Nelson Airport via San Francisco, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Nelson Airport via San Francisco, Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Nelson Airport via Los Angeles, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Nelson Airport via San Francisco, Auckland, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,000
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Auckland, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,000
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Auckland, Nelson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,000
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nelson Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–4,800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Nelson Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 51m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,900
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–5,500
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Nelson Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,500
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Nelson Airport via Houston, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,500
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–4,100
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Auckland, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–4,100
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Auckland, New Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–4,100
- Website
- soundsair.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Picton via Auckland, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,100
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Picton via Auckland, New Plymouth, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–4,200
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Picton via Auckland, Woodbourne Airport, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,100
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Picton via Los Angeles, Auckland, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,100
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Picton via San Francisco, Auckland, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,200
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from South Norwalk to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $22–34
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $22–24
- Peak
- $29–34
Train from South Norwalk to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21–32
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $21–23
- Peak
- $28–32
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–370
- Business Class
- $90–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +64 27 577 6975
- bookings@betterbus.co.nz
- Website
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Site
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Site
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Koromiko to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Shuttle from Christchurch to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $1,000
- Per person
- $200
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