There are 5 ways to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Motueka by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tahunanui Bus Stop to Motueka i-Sitebus
2h 18m$22–43Line 4 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nelson Airport Terminal to Halifax Street Outside Countdownbus 4
- Take the bus from Halifax Street Opposite Tahaki Street to Motueka Library Wallace Streetbus 5
2h 45m$11–16Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nelson-NSN to Motueka43.1 km
36 minDrive 43.1 km
- Drive from Nelson-Airport-NSN to Motuekacar 43.1 km
36 min$13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nelson-Airport-NSN to Motuekataxi 43.1 km
36 min$120–150
Nelson Airport (NSN) to Motueka by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Motueka is to line 4 bus and bus which costs $11 - $16 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Motueka is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Motueka. However, there are services departing from Nelson Airport Terminal and arriving at Motueka i-Site via Tahunanui Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Motueka is 60 km. The road distance is 43.1 km.
The best way to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Motueka without a car is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Motueka, including transfers.
Nelson Airport (NSN) to Motueka bus services, operated by The Better Bus, depart from Tahunanui Bus Stop station.
Nelson Airport (NSN) to Motueka bus services, operated by The Better Bus, arrive at Motueka i-Site station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson Airport (NSN) to Motueka is 43 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Motueka.
There are 223+ hotels available in Motueka.
What companies run services between Nelson Airport (NSN), New Zealand and Motueka, New Zealand?
The Better Bus operates a bus from Tahunanui Bus Stop to Motueka i-Site once daily. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +64 27 577 6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from Tahunanui Bus Stop to Motueka i-Site
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 03 546 0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- eBus
Bus from Nelson Airport Terminal to Halifax Street Outside Countdown
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Schedules at
- eBus
Bus from Halifax Street Opposite Tahaki Street to Motueka Library Wallace Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- eBus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nelson-NSN to Motueka
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Nelson City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 8225
- Website
- nelsontaxis.co.nz
Sun City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 2666
- Website
- suncitytaxis.co.nz
Terry's Tours & Transfers
- Phone
- +64 226 311 646
- Website
- terrystoursandtransfers.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Motueka. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.