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There are 4 ways to get from Methven to Wānaka by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Tarrasbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    7h 14m
    $300–375

  2. Drive  356.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Methven to Wānakacar car 356.6 km
    4h 8m
    $118–170

  3. Shuttle, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Methven to Christchurch Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane CHC - ZQN
    3. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    5h 25m
    $280–908

  4. Shuttle, Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Methven to Christchurch Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Franz Josefshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Wanakabus bus
    22h 20m
    $410–613

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Methven to Wānaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 375.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Ashburton to Tarras once daily. Tickets cost $18–85 and the journey takes 5h 19m. GreatSights also services this route once daily.

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