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How to get fromChristchurch to Saint Arnaudby bus, shuttle, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Saint Arnaud by bus, shuttle, train, or car

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Blenheim to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    7h 24m
    $105–524

  2. Drive 350.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Saint Arnaudcar car 350.4 km
    4h 15m
    $102–147

  3. Train, shuttle via Blenheim

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Blenheim to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    7h 25m
    $326–969

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    4h 30m
    $200–1,000

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Kaikouratrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Drive from Kaikoura to Saint Arnaudcar car
    5h 41m
    $222–619

  6. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Kaikouratrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kaikōura to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    6h 29m
    $337–1,419

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 414.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Saint Arnaud, Tasman, New Zealand?

Nelson Lakes Shuttles operates a shuttle from Christchurch to Saint Arnaud on demand. Tickets cost $200–1,000 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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