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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 17m
    $531–920

  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 Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    17h 16m
    $70–238

  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
    $226–327

  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 Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    10h 16m
    $495–1,421

  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 48m
    $255–716

Dunedin to Motueka by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 658 km
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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 Quest Apartments in around 17h 16m.

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