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How to get fromMotueka to New Plymouthby bus, plane, car ferry, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Motueka to New Plymouth by bus, plane, car ferry, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly

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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 New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane NSN - NPL
    6h 1m
    $151–685

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Motueka Library Wallace Street to The Nelson Bus Hubbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus bus
    17h
    $193–304

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Motueka to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to New Plymouthcar car
    10h 13m
    $273–343

  4. Bus, bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly

    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 New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane BHE - NPL
    8h 32m
    $169–786

  5. Shuttle, car ferry, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mārahau to Pictonshuttle bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus bus
    17h
    $279–788

Motueka to New Plymouth by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration17hAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Motueka to New Plymouth. 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 New Plymouth Airport (NPL), then take the taxi to New Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Motueka Library Wallace Street to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY via The Nelson Bus Hub, Nelson, Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington - Central, and Palmerston North in around 17h.

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