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How to get fromMilford Sound to Jackson Bayby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Milford Sound to Jackson Bay by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBDbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown to Haast Townshipbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Haast Township to Jackson Baytaxi taxi
    12h 33m
    $597–682

  2. Drive 532.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milford Sound to Jackson Baycar car 532.6 km
    7h 14m
    $154–222

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  • Distance: 595.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 33m

What companies run services between Milford Sound, New Zealand and Jackson Bay, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Milford Sound to Jackson Bay. However, you can walk to Milford Sound, take the bus to 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBD, walk to Queenstown, take the bus to Haast Township, then take the taxi to Jackson Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Milford Sound to Jackson Bay in around 7h 14m.

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