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How to get fromCulverden to Motuekaby taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Culverden to Motueka by taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Culverden to Greta Valleytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Greta Valley to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from The Sails Motel to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    9h 23m
    $232–380

  2. Drive  322.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Culverden to Motuekacar car 322.7 km
    3h 47m
    $98–141

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Culverden to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    3. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    7h 15m
    $313–747

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Culverden to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Halifax Street Opposite Tahaki Street to Motueka Library Wallace Streetbus bus 5
    10h 3m
    $242–1,055

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Culverden, New Zealand and Motueka, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Culverden to Motueka. However, you can take the taxi to Greta Valley, take the bus to Blenheim, take the bus to Nelson, walk to The Sails Motel, then take the bus to Motueka i-Site. Alternatively, you can drive from Culverden to Motueka in around 3h 47m.

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