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How to get fromMaruia to Kaikōuraby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Maruia to Kaikōura by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Maruia to Murchisontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Murchison to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Blenheim to Kaikourabus bus
    7h 48m

  2. Drive 221.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Maruia to Kaikōuracar car 221.8 km
    2h 32m
    $64–93

  3. Drive, shuttle

    1. Drive from Maruia to Saint Arnaudcar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Kaikōurashuttle bus
    4h 28m
    $215–951

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 431.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Maruia to Kaikōura. However, you can take the taxi to Murchison, take the bus to Nelson, take the bus to Blenheim, then take the bus to Kaikoura. Alternatively, you can drive from Maruia to Kaikōura in around 2h 32m.

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