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How to get fromArthur’s Pass to Fox Glacierby bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Kumara Junctionbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Fox Glacierbus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    5h 54m

  2. Drive 256.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arthur’s Pass to Fox Glaciercar car 256.1 km
    2h 57m
    $75–108

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Fox Glacierbus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    7h 30m
    $215–279

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arthur’s Pass to Fox Glacier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Arthurs Pass to Fox Glacier via Kumara Junction in around 5h 54m.

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