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How to get fromAdelaide to Motuekaby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Adelaide to Motueka by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane ADL - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    12h 18m
    $338–1,450

  2. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane ADL - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    15h 47m
    $402–1,701

  3. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane ADL - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    14h 56m
    $731–2,151

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$309Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,157 km
  • Duration: 12h 18m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Motueka, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Adelaide to Motueka. However, you can take the bus to Stop 10 Adelaide Airport, walk to Adelaide Airport (ADL) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Vanguard Street Outside Rebel Sport, walk to Rutherford Hotel Nelson, then take the bus to Motueka i-Site. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Stop 10 Adelaide Airport, walk to Adelaide Airport (ADL) airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport (BHE), walk to Woodbourne, take the bus to Nelson, walk to Quest Apartments, then take the bus to Motueka i-Site.

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