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How to get fromCape Foulwind to Franz Josef Glacierby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Cape Foulwind to Franz Josef Glacier by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Cape Foulwind to Punakaiki Resorttaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Punakaiki Resort to Greymouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josefbus bus
    6h 11m

  2. Drive 276.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cape Foulwind to Franz Josef Glaciercar car 276.3 km
    3h 32m
    $80–115

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  • Distance: 277.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Cape Foulwind, New Zealand and Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Cape Foulwind to Franz Josef Glacier. However, you can take the taxi to Punakaiki Resort, take the bus to Greymouth, then take the bus to Franz Josef. Alternatively, you can drive from Cape Foulwind to Franz Josef Glacier in around 3h 32m.

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