There are 3 ways to get from Arthur’s Pass to Rangiora by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 1 bus
best- Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Greymouth
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Central Park and Ridebus 1 / ...
3h 35m$64–121Drive 143.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Arthur’s Pass to Rangioracar 143.3 km
1h 44m$43–61Train
- Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurchtrain TranzAlpine
3h 55m$228–767
Arthur’s Pass to Rangiora by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Rangiora is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Rangiora is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Arthur’s Pass to Rangiora. However, there are services departing from Arthurs Pass and arriving at Central Park and Ride via Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Arthur’s Pass to Rangiora. However, there are services departing from Arthur's Pass and arriving at Rangiora via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Arthur’s Pass and Rangiora is 178 km. The road distance is 143.3 km.
The best way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Rangiora without a car is to bus and line 1 bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Arthur’s Pass to Rangiora, including transfers.
Arthur’s Pass to Rangiora bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Arthurs Pass station.
Arthur’s Pass to Rangiora train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Arthur's Pass station.
The best way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Rangiora is to bus and line 1 bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $800 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand and Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Arthurs Pass to Central Park and Ride via Bus Interchange in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch once daily. Tickets cost $170–220 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–220
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- metroinfo.co.nz
Bus from Bus Interchange to Central Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.metroinfo.co.nz/Pages/default.aspx
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More Questions & Answers
Arthur’s Pass to Rangiora bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Arthur’s Pass to Rangiora train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arthur’s Pass to Rangiora is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Arthur’s Pass to Rangiora.
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