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How to get fromMethven to Rakaiaby shuttle, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Methven to Rakaia by shuttle, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Methven to Christchurch Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Rakaiabus bus Christchurch - Dunedin / ...
    3h 52m

  2. Drive 37 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Methven to Rakaiacar car 37 km
    26 min
    $11–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Methven to Rakaiataxi taxi 37 km
    26 min
    $130–160

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 162.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Methven, New Zealand and Rakaia, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Methven to Rakaia. However, you can take the shuttle to Christchurch Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Bus Interchange, walk to Christchurch, then take the bus to Rakaia. Alternatively, you can drive from Methven to Rakaia in around 26 min.

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