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How to get fromDunedin to Motuekaby plane, bus, shuttle, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Dunedin to Motueka by plane, bus, shuttle, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane DUD - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    7h 5m
    $753–1,285

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch 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
    17h 22m
    $72–243

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin 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
    14h 48m
    $227–1,080

  4. Drive  772.8 km

    1. Drive from Dunedin to Motuekacar car 772.8 km
    9h 25m
    $235–339

  5. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane DUD - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from The Sails Motel to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    10h 22m
    $667–1,336

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Motueka Library Wallace Streetbus bus 5
    18h 47m
    $246–721

Dunedin to Motueka by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 658 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Dunedin to Motueka i-Site via Christchurch, Blenheim, Nelson, and The Sails Motel in around 17h 22m.

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