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How to get fromChristchurch to Karameaby bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Karamea by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Lyell, Upper Buller Gorge Road SH6bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lyell to Karameabus bus
    12h 49m
    $148–300

  2. Drive 427.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Karameacar car 427.8 km
    5h 33m
    $125–180

  3. Fly, shuttle, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Karameabus bus
    8h 11m
    $220–645

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Westportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Westport to Karameabus bus West Coast
    9h 26m
    $140–190

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Lyell, Upper Buller Gorge Road SH6bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lyell to Karameabus bus
    13h 29m
    $336–491

Christchurch to Karamea by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 575.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Karamea via Greymouth and Lyell in around 12h 49m.

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