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How to get fromChristchurch to Rakaia Gorgeby bus, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WB to Darfieldbus bus 86
    2. Take the taxi from Darfield to Rakaia Gorgetaxi taxi
    1h 28m
    $142–183

  2. Drive 85.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Rakaia Gorgecar car 85.7 km
    1h 4m
    $25–36

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Springfieldtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the taxi from Springfield to Rakaia Gorgetaxi taxi
    1h 42m
    $291–359

  4. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch Bus Interchange to Mount Hutt Ski Areashuttle bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mount Hutt Ski Area to Rakaia Gorgetaxi taxi
    2h 30m
    $125–145

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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Rakaia Gorge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 86.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Rakaia Gorge, New Zealand?

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

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