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

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lake Tekapo to Twizeltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Twizel to Tarrasbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    3h 44m
    $348–416

  2. Drive 200.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Wānakacar car 200.2 km
    2h 16m
    $58–84

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Cromwellbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the bus from Cromwell to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus Queenstown to Wanaka
    4h 29m
    $116–160

Lake Tekapo to Wānaka by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Tekapo to Wanaka lakefront via Cromwell in around 4h 29m.

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