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How to get fromMapua to Kaikōuraby car, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Mapua to Kaikōura by car, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Mapua to Blenheimcar car
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Kaikouratrain train Coastal Pacific
    4h 11m
    $144–614

  2. Drive  273.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mapua to Kaikōuracar car 273.5 km
    3h 34m
    $84–121

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Kaikourabus bus Christchurch - Picton
    6h 11m

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Kaikōurashuttle bus
    4h 45m
    $126–608

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Kaikouratrain train Coastal Pacific
    6h 36m
    $122–613

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  • Distance: 274.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Mapua Hall to Kaikoura via The Nelson Bus Hub, Nelson, and Blenheim in around 6h 11m.

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