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How to get fromJacksons to Christchurchby bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Jacksons to Christchurch by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2h 38m
    $156–233

  2. Drive 179.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksons to Christchurchcar car 179.2 km
    2h 11m
    $53–76

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurchtrain train TranzAlpine
    2h 49m
    $267–335

  4. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jackson's Retreat to Kumarashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HKK - CHC
    3h 1m
    $193–587

  5. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jackson's Retreat to Arthur's Passshuttle bus
    2. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurchtrain train TranzAlpine
    4h
    $224–284

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jackson's Retreat to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2h 59m
    $79–94

Jacksons to Christchurch by shuttle and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Jacksons, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurch once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch once daily. Tickets cost $170–220 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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