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How to get fromMilford Sound to Te Anau Downsby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Milford Sound to Te Anau Downs by bus or car

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  1. Bus via Queenstown

    best
    1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to Queenstownbus bus Queenstown - Milford Sound
    2. Take the bus from 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBD to Te Anau Downsbus bus From Queenstown
    10h 30m
    $402–442

  2. Drive 89.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milford Sound to Te Anau Downscar car 89.6 km
    1h 7m
    $27–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBDbus bus To Queenstown
    2. Take the bus from 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBD to Te Anau Downsbus bus From Queenstown
    11h 20m
    $584

Milford Sound to Te Anau Downs by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$402Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490 km
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Milford Sound, New Zealand and Te Anau Downs, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Milford Sound to Te Anau Downs via Milford Sound, Queenstown, and 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBD in around 10h 30m.

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