There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Jacksons by bus, train, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus Christchurch - Greymouth
2h 38m$157–238Drive 180.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch to Jacksonscar 180.4 km
2h 11m$53–77Train
- Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain TranzAlpine
2h 49m$268–337Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Jackson's Retreat
4h 1m$75–100Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain TranzAlpine
- Take a shuttle bus from Arthur's Pass to Jackson's Retreat
4h 1m$223–282
Christchurch to Jacksons by bus and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Jacksons is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Jacksons is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch to Jacksons. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Arthurs Pass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Christchurch to Jacksons. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Arthur's Pass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Christchurch and Jacksons is 180 km. The road distance is 180.4 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Jacksons without a car is to bus which takes 2h 38m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Christchurch to Jacksons, including transfers.
Christchurch to Jacksons bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Jacksons train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Christchurch station.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Jacksons is to bus which takes 2h 38m and costs $150 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $340 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Jacksons, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass once daily. Tickets cost $170–220 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–220
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
Train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–220
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch International Airport to Jackson's Retreat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Arthur's Pass to Jackson's Retreat
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Christchurch to Jacksons bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Arthurs Pass station.
Christchurch to Jacksons train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Arthur's Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Jacksons is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Christchurch to Jacksons.
There are 19+ hotels available in Jacksons.