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How to get fromChristchurch to Carters Beachby train, bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Carters Beach by train, bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resortbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Punakaiki Resort to Carters Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 19m

  2. Drive 333.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Carters Beachcar car 333.8 km
    4h 2m
    $99–142

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Westportbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    7h 41m

  4. Fly to Hokitika, shuttle

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Westportshuttle bus
    5h 17m
    $199–604

  5. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Westportbus bus
    7h 45m
    $274–595

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Westportshuttle bus
    6h 32m
    $119–149

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 332.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Carters Beach, West Coast, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Carters Beach via Greymouth and Westport in around 7h 41m.

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