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How to get fromArthur’s Pass to Lake Tekapoby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Rollestontrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    6h

  2. Drive 271.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arthur’s Pass to Lake Tekapocar car 271.3 km
    3h 16m
    $79–115

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    6h 50m
    $147–248

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 319.5 km
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from Arthurs Pass to Tekapo via Christchurch in around 6h 50m.

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