There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Upper Riccarton by bus, taxi, rideshare, or foot
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Line 3 bus
best- Take the bus from Memorial Ave near Spitfire Square to Ilam Rd near Kirkwood Avebus 3
15 min$5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Upper Riccartontaxi 6.5 km
8 min$25–30Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Christchurch-CHC to Upper Riccarton6.5 km
8 minWalk
- Take the walk from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Upper Riccartonwalk 6.7 km
1h 20m
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Upper Riccarton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Upper Riccarton is to line 3 bus which costs $5 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Upper Riccarton is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $25 - $30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Memorial Ave near Spitfire Square and arriving at Ilam Rd near Kirkwood Ave. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Upper Riccarton is 7 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Upper Riccarton without a car is to line 3 bus which takes 15 min and costs $5.
The line 3 bus from Memorial Ave near Spitfire Square to Ilam Rd near Kirkwood Ave takes 15 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Upper Riccarton bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, depart from Memorial Ave near Spitfire Square station.
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Upper Riccarton bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, arrive at Ilam Rd near Kirkwood Ave station.
There are 1719+ hotels available in Upper Riccarton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Upper Riccarton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Christchurch Airport (CHC), New Zealand and Upper Riccarton, New Zealand?
Metro Christchurch operates a bus from Memorial Ave near Spitfire Square to Ilam Rd near Kirkwood Ave hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 15 min.
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
Bus from Memorial Ave near Spitfire Square to Ilam Rd near Kirkwood Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Christchurch-CHC to Upper Riccarton
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Estimated price
- $25–30
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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