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How to get fromChristchurch to Waitaraby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Waitara by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane CHC - NPL
    3h 12m
    $130–615

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus bus
    19h 53m
    $188–316

  3. Train, car ferry, bus via Palmerston North

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus bus
    19h 54m
    $427–761

  4. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Otorohangatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Waitarabus bus
    22h 56m
    $600–951

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Waitaracar car
    12h 2m
    $333–438

Christchurch to Waitara by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration19h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 540 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) every 4 hours.

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