There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Avonside by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Line 8 bus, line 5 bus
best- Take the bus from Christchurch International Airport to Hereford St near Colombo Stbus 8 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester St Super Stop to Gloucester Stbus 5
46 min$6–7Drive 12.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Avonsidecar 12.5 km
16 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Avonsidetaxi 12.5 km
16 min$45–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Christchurch-CHC to Avonside12.5 km
16 minLine 3 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Christchurch International Airport to Westfield Riccartonbus 3
- Take the bus from Westfield Riccarton to Woodham Rd near Tancred Stbus Oa / ...
1h 10m$6–8
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Avonside by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Avonside is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Avonside is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $45 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Avonside. However, there are services departing from Christchurch International Airport and arriving at Gloucester St via Manchester St Super Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Avonside is 15 km. The road distance is 12.5 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Avonside without a car is to line 8 bus and line 5 bus which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $7.
It takes approximately 46 min to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Avonside, including transfers.
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Avonside bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, depart from Christchurch International Airport station.
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Avonside bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, arrive at Hereford St near Colombo St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Avonside is 13 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Avonside.
There are 1715+ hotels available in Avonside.
What companies run services between Christchurch Airport (CHC), New Zealand and Avonside, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Christchurch International Airport to Gloucester St via Hereford St near Colombo St and Manchester St Super Stop in around 46 min.
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
Bus from Christchurch International Airport to Hereford St near Colombo St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
Bus from Manchester St Super Stop to Gloucester St
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
Bus from Christchurch International Airport to Westfield Riccarton
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
Bus from Westfield Riccarton to Woodham Rd near Tancred St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Christchurch-CHC to Avonside
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
Blue Star Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 379 9799
- Website
- bluestartaxis.org.nz
Gold Band Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 379 5795
- Website
- goldbandtaxis.co.nz
Green Cabs Christchurch
- Phone
- +64 800 767673
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Avonside. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



