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How to get fromChristchurch to Waimakariri Districtby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Waimakariri District by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Manchester St Super Stop to Central Park and Ridebus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Central Park and Ride to Waimakariri Districttaxi taxi
    1h 17m
    $102–123

  2. Drive 56.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Waimakariri Districtcar car 56.2 km
    46 min
    $17–24

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Christchurch to Waimakariri Districttaxi taxi 56.2 km
    46 min
    $190–240

  4. Line 1 bus, taxi via West Belt near Arlington Blvd

    1. Take the bus from Kilmore Street Town Hall to West Belt near Arlington Blvdbus bus 1
    2. Take the taxi from West Belt near Arlington Blvd to Waimakariri Districttaxi taxi
    1h 17m
    $97–123

  5. Line 1 bus, taxi via West Belt near Arlington Blvd #2

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to West Belt near Arlington Blvdbus bus 1
    2. Take the taxi from West Belt near Arlington Blvd to Waimakariri Districttaxi taxi
    1h 24m
    $97–123

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 59.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Waimakariri District, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Waimakariri District. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Central Park and Ride then take the taxi to Waimakariri District. Alternatively, you can drive from Christchurch to Waimakariri District in around 46 min.

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