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

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There are 4 ways to get from Arthur’s Pass to Punakaiki by bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Greymouthbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaikibus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    3h 10m

  2. Drive 139.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arthur’s Pass to Punakaikicar car 139.8 km
    1h 37m
    $41–59

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resortbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    4h

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arthur's Pass to Punakaikishuttle bus
    2h 4m
    $65–85

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 138.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Arthurs Pass to Punakaiki via Greymouth in around 3h 10m.

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