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How to get fromMotueka to Aucklandby bus, plane, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Motueka to Auckland by bus, plane, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly to Auckland

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    1. Take the bus from High Street near Woodlands Avenue to 84 Rutherford Street outside Defence Careersbus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane NSN - AKL
    6h 14m
    $285–719

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Motueka to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Aucklandcar car
    13h 8m
    $368–490

  3. Bus, bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Auckland

    1. Take the bus from High Street near Woodlands Avenue to The Nelson Bus Hubbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    3. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane BHE - AKL
    7h 55m
    $298–770

  4. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from High Street near Woodlands Avenue to 84 Rutherford Street outside Defence Careersbus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane NSN - HLZ
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    9h 4m
    $545–1,079

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar125Weekly Planes
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Motueka, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Motueka to Auckland. However, you can take the bus to 84 Rutherford Street outside Defence Careers, walk to Vanguard Street Opposite Rebel Sport, take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland International Airport, then take the bus to Auckland - Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Motueka to Auckland via Picton and Wellington in around 13h 8m.

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