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How to get fromArrowtown to Lake Tekapoby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Arrowtown to Lake Tekapo by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Twizelbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the taxi from Twizel to Lake Tekapotaxi taxi
    4h 52m
    $315–400

  2. Drive 242.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arrowtown to Lake Tekapocar car 242.9 km
    2h 46m
    $71–103

  3. Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus Queenstown to Tekapo via Mt Cook
    10h 26m
    $278–389

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    5h 4m
    $105–150

Arrowtown to Lake Tekapo by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Arrowtown, New Zealand and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand?

Cheeky Kiwi Travel operates a shuttle from Queenstown to Lake Tekapo once daily. Tickets cost $275–380 and the journey takes 9h.

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