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How to get fromLake Tekapo to Mount Somersby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Mount Somers by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Geraldine

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Geraldinebus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the taxi from Geraldine to Mount Somerstaxi taxi
    1h 41m
    $257–317

  2. Drive  138 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Mount Somerscar car 138 km
    1h 39m
    $46–66

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Ashburtonbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the taxi from Ashburton to Mount Somerstaxi taxi
    2h 47m
    $238–302

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  • Distance: 138.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Tekapo to Mount Somers. However, you can take the bus to Geraldine then take the taxi to Mount Somers. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Tekapo to Mount Somers in around 1h 39m.

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