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

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There are 5 ways to get from Arthur’s Pass to Blackball by bus, train, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Greymouthbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    1h 43m

  2. Drive 99.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arthur’s Pass to Blackballcar car 99.1 km
    1h 9m
    $30–43

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Moanatrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the taxi from Moana to Blackballtaxi taxi
    1h 54m
    $201–257

  4. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arthur's Pass to Nine Mileshuttle bus
    2. Take the taxi from Nine Mile to Blackballtaxi taxi
    2h 3m
    $160–196

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2h 38m
    $200–254

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  • Distance: 118.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Arthurs Pass to Greymouth once daily, and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Arthur's Pass to Greymouth once daily. Tickets cost $130–170 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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