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How to get fromChristchurch to Cave Streamby plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Korerebus bus
    5h 31m

  2. Drive  340.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Cave Streamcar car 340.7 km
    4h 16m
    $104–149

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Kawatiribus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    9h 49m
    $132–280

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Korerebus bus
    10h 17m

  5. Train, bus via Greymouth

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Kawatiribus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    10h 29m
    $320–471

  6. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    2. Take the taxi from Saint Arnaud to Cave Streamtaxi taxi
    5h 10m
    $310–1,140

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Cave Stream, Tasman, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Cave Stream via Greymouth and Kawatiri in around 9h 49m.

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