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How to get fromMasterton to Queenstownby bus, plane, train, car ferry, car, shuttle, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Masterton to Queenstown by bus, plane, train, car ferry, car, shuttle, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Palmerston, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Masterton to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane PMR - ZQN
    7h 45m
    $174–879

  2. Line 200 bus, train to Wellington, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chapel Street at Pak n Save to Featherston Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane WLG - ZQN
    6h 25m
    $153–852

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain train Wrl
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Queenstownbus bus
    23h 25m
    $334–504

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Masterton to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Queenstowncar car
    14h 32m
    $387–510

  5. Train, car ferry, bus, Tour

    1. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain train Wrl
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Queenstownshuttle bus
    28h 21m
    $534–634

  6. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain train Wrl
    2. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Queenstownbus bus
    24h 33m
    $509–961

Masterton to Queenstown by bus, train, car ferry, and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration23h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$334Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Masterton to Queenstown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 889.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Masterton, New Zealand and Queenstown, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Masterton to Queenstown. However, you can take the bus to Palmerston North, walk to MSBH - Platform 2, take the line 101 bus to Airport - Outer Stop 3, walk to Palmerston (PMR) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Airport, then take the line 1 bus to Stanley Street Bus Hub A, Liquor King. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Masterton - Queen Street to Queenstown via Featherston Station, Featherston Station, Wellington Station, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 23h 25m.

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