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How to get fromWestport to Whataroaby train, plane, bus, shuttle or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Westport to Whataroa by train, plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Hokitika, bus

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    1. Take the train from South Norwalk to Grand Central Terminaltrain
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Hokitika (HKK)planeJFK - HKK
    3. Take the bus from Hokitika to Whataroabus
    29h 45m
    $1,020–3,366

  2. Train, fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the train from South Norwalk to Grand Central Terminaltrain
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)planeJFK - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Kumara Junctionshuttle
    4. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Whataroabus
    32h 38m
    $1,505–5,071

  3. Train, fly to Timaru, drive

    1. Take the train from South Norwalk to Grand Central Terminaltrain
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Timaru (TIU)planeJFK - TIU
    3. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Whataroacar
    33h 3m
    $1,071–3,452

  4. Train, fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from South Norwalk to Grand Central Terminaltrain
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeJFK - NSN
    3. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Greymouthbus
    4. Take the bus from Greymouth to Whataroabus
    37h 9m
    $1,235–4,161

  5. Train, fly to Woodbourne Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the train from South Norwalk to Grand Central Terminaltrain
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)planeJFK - BHE
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Blenheim to Westportshuttle
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Greymouthshuttle
    5. Take the bus from Greymouth to Whataroabus
    38h 10m
    $1,515–5,006

  6. Train, fly to Queenstown Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from South Norwalk to Grand Central Terminaltrain
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)planeJFK - ZQN
    3. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Haka House Mt Cookbus
    4. Drive from Haka House Mt Cook to Whataroacar
    36h 46m
    $1,606–3,852

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration26h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$933Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Westport, CT, USA and Whataroa, West Coast, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Westport to Whataroa. 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 Hokitika (HKK), walk to Hokitika, take the bus to Whataroa, then take the taxi to Whataroa. 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 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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the shuttle to Kumara Junction, walk to Kumara Junction, take the bus to Whataroa, then take the taxi to Whataroa.

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