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How to get fromAuckland to Charlestonby plane, shuttle, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Charleston by plane, shuttle, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hokitika, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane AKL - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Charlestonshuttle bus
    7h 34m
    $224–647

  2. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AKL - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Charlestonshuttle bus
    8h 32m
    $174–392

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Charlestoncar car
    14h 17m
    $399–527

  4. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane AKL - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Charlestonbus bus
    9h 6m
    $257–656

Auckland (AKL) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 857.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Charleston, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Charleston. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Hokitika (HKK), take the taxi to Kumara Junction, then take the shuttle to Charleston. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Auckland to Charleston via Wellington and Picton in around 14h 17m.

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