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How to get fromMarlborough Sounds to Nelsonby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Marlborough Sounds to Nelson by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Marlborough Sounds to Havelocktaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Havelock to Nelsonbus bus Picton - Nelson
    3h 27m
    $308–400

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Marlborough Sounds to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus Picton - Nelson
    4h 40m
    $43–94

  3. Drive  145.2 km

    1. Drive from Marlborough Sounds to Nelsoncar car 145.2 km
    3h 13m
    $50–72

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  • Distance: 145.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Marlborough Sounds to Nelson. However, you can take the taxi to Havelock then take the bus to Nelson. Alternatively, you can drive from Marlborough Sounds to Nelson in around 3h 13m.

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