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How to get fromJacksons to Lake Tekapoby train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Jacksons to Lake Tekapo by train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Rollestontrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    6h 24m

  2. Drive  305 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksons to Lake Tekapocar car 305 km
    3h 39m
    $93–134

  3. Shuttle, Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jackson's Retreat to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus Christchurch to Tekapo Small Group Tour
    7h 5m
    $229–294

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    7h 13m
    $241–353

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  • Distance: 353.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Jacksons, New Zealand and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand?

You can take a shuttle from Jackson's Retreat to Lake Tekapo via Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch International Airport, Bus Interchange, and Christchurch in around 7h 5m.

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