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How to get fromArthur’s Pass to Akaroaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurchtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the taxi from Christchurch to Akaroataxi taxi
    3h 34m
    $433–537

  2. Drive 210 km

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    5h 25m
    $112–168

Arthur’s Pass to Akaroa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Arthurs Pass to Akaroa via Christchurch in around 5h 25m.

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