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How to get fromChristchurch to Porters Ski Areaby train, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Porters Ski Area by train, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Springfieldtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the taxi from Springfield to Porters Ski Areataxi taxi
    1h 34m
    $221–279

  2. Drive 97.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Porters Ski Areacar car 97.3 km
    1h 18m
    $29–41

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WB to Darfieldbus bus 86
    2. Take the taxi from Darfield to Porters Ski Areataxi taxi
    1h 43m
    $192–233

  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 International Airport to Castle Hill Villageshuttle bus
    3h 21m
    $120–155

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Porters Ski Area.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 101.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Porters Ski Area, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Porters Ski Area. However, you can take the train to Springfield then take the taxi to Porters Ski Area. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Darfield then take the taxi to Porters Ski Area.

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