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How to get fromArthur’s Pass to Pictonby bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Arthur’s Pass to Picton by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    8h 55m
    $77–193

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurchtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    9h 5m
    $423–767

  3. Drive 421.5 km

    1. Drive from Arthur’s Pass to Pictoncar car 421.5 km
    4h 59m
    $122–176

  4. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    7h 31m
    $277–679

  5. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    8h 9m
    $306–689

  6. Bus to Hokitika, fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane HKK - NSN
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    9h 13m

  7. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arthur's Pass to Westportshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Pictonshuttle bus
    7h 29m
    $206–745

Arthur’s Pass to Picton by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Arthurs Pass to Picton via Christchurch in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arthur's Pass to Picton via Christchurch in around 9h 5m.

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