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How to get fromLake Tekapo to Tarrasby bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Tarrasbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2h 14m
    $70–110

  2. Drive  166.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Tarrascar car 166.1 km
    1h 52m
    $51–74

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Tekapo to Twizeltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Twizel to Tarrasbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2h 14m
    $298–366

Lake Tekapo to Tarras by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Tekapo to Tarras once daily, and the journey takes 2h 14m. GreatSights also services this route once daily.

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