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How to get fromMilford Sound to Makaroraby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Milford Sound to Makarora by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus Queenstown - Milford Sound
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Makarorabus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    8h 23m
    $175–246

  2. Drive  403.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milford Sound to Makaroracar car 403.9 km
    4h 44m
    $124–180

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Makarorabus bus
    5h 20m
    $614–660

  4. Bus via Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

    1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to Frankton Bus Shelterbus bus To Queenstown
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Makarorabus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    9h 6m
    $367–402

Milford Sound to Makarora by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a vehicle from Milford Sound to Makarora via Milford Sound and Frankton Bus Interchange in around 8h 23m.

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