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How to get fromArthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Punakaikiby bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Punakaiki by bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Greymouthbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaikibus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    3h 13m

  2. Drive 135 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Punakaikicar car 135 km
    1h 33m
    $40–57

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resortbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    4h 4m

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Taramakau Valley Trail Carpark to Punakaikishuttle bus
    1h 45m
    $65–80

Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Punakaiki by shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Shuttles
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Punakaiki.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 143.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Arthur's Pass (mountain pass), West Coast, New Zealand and Punakaiki, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Punakaiki via Arthurs Pass and Greymouth in around 3h 13m.

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