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How to get fromChristchurch to Mount Somersby bus, taxi, train, shuttle, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Mount Somers by bus, taxi, train, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Ashburtonbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Ashburton to Mount Somerstaxi taxi
    2h 12m

  2. Drive 109.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Mount Somerscar car 109.8 km
    1h 29m
    $32–47

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Darfieldtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the taxi from Darfield to Mount Somerstaxi taxi
    1h 32m
    $340–423

  4. Line 3 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Christchurch International Airportbus bus 3 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch Airport to Methvenshuttle bus
    3h 20m
    $120–195

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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Mount Somers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 129.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Mount Somers, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Mount Somers. However, you can take the bus to Ashburton then take the taxi to Mount Somers. Alternatively, you can take the train to Darfield then take the taxi to Mount Somers.

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