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How to get fromChristchurch to Rangitata Riverby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Rangitata River by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Rangitatabus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the taxi from Rangitata to Rangitata Rivertaxi taxi
    2h 49m

  2. Drive 159 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Rangitata Rivercar car 159 km
    2h 24m
    $47–68

  3. Shuttle, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch Bus Interchange to Mount Hutt Ski Areashuttle bus
    2. Drive from Mount Hutt Ski Area to Rangitata Rivercar car
    3h 54m
    $64–80

  4. Bus, taxi via Hinds

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hindsbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the taxi from Hinds to Rangitata Rivertaxi taxi
    3h 1m

  5. Bus, taxi via Ashburton

    1. Take the bus from Rolleston to Ashburtonbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Ashburton to Rangitata Rivertaxi taxi
    3h 38m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Rangitata River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Rangitata River, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Rangitata River. However, you can take the bus to Rangitata then take the taxi to Rangitata River. Alternatively, you can drive from Christchurch to Rangitata River in around 2h 24m.

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