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How to get fromKaikōura to Lewis Passby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Kaikōura to Lewis Pass by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hanmer Springs to Lewis Passtaxi taxi
    7h 1m

  2. Drive 181.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kaikōura to Lewis Passcar car 181.5 km
    2h 4m
    $53–76

  3. Shuttle, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Kaikōura to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    2. Drive from Saint Arnaud to Lewis Passcar car
    4h 56m
    $225–970

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 387 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand and Lewis Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Kaikōura to Lewis Pass. However, you can take the bus to Christchurch, take the bus to Hanmer Springs, then take the taxi to Lewis Pass. Alternatively, you can drive from Kaikōura to Lewis Pass in around 2h 4m.

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