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How to get fromAkaroa to Arthur’s Passby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Akaroa to Arthur’s Pass by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Akaroa to Christchurchtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain train TranzAlpine
    3h 34m
    $437–535

  2. Drive 210 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akaroa to Arthur’s Passcar car 210 km
    2h 41m
    $62–89

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    5h
    $110–170

Akaroa to Arthur’s Pass by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Akaroa, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Akaroa to Arthurs Pass via Christchurch in around 5h.

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