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How to get fromHamilton to Motuekaby plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Hamilton to Motueka by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Hamilton International Airport to Nelson Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane HLZ - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    7h 11m
    $488–951

  2. Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly to Nelson Airport, bus

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    1. Drive from Hamilton to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar car
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane TRG - NSN
    3. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    7h 27m
    $154–740

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Hamilton to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Motueka Library Wallace Streetbus bus 5
    18h 29m
    $368–478

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Motuekacar car
    11h 53m
    $326–418

  5. Bus to Auckland, fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane AKL - NSN
    3. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    7h 16m
    $265–611

  6. Fly Hamilton International Airport to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane HLZ - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    8h 39m
    $212–1,302

  7. Bus to Auckland, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane AKL - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    8h 55m
    $319–712

Hamilton to Motueka by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$368Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Motueka. However, you can take the line 24 bus to Opp 201 Airport Rd, Rukuhia, walk to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Vanguard Street Outside Rebel Sport, walk to Rutherford Hotel Nelson, then take the bus to Motueka i-Site. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton to Motueka Library Wallace Street via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, Picton, Nelson, and The Nelson Bus Hub in around 18h 29m.

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