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How to get fromNelson to Arthur's Pass National Parkby bus, shuttle, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Arthur's Pass National Park by bus, shuttle, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Westportbus bus West Coast
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Taramakau Valley Trail Carparkshuttle bus
    7h 2m
    $155–215

  2. Drive 358.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to DOC Visitor Centrecar car 358.4 km
    4h 15m
    $104–150

  3. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NSN - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Arthur's Passshuttle bus
    5h 17m
    $288–544

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Arthurs Passbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    8h 25m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Arthur's Passtrain train TranzAlpine
    9h 15m
    $146–257

  6. Fly to Hokitika, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane NSN - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Taramakau Valley Trail Carparkshuttle bus
    6h 8m
    $203–754

Nelson to Arthur's Pass National Park by bus, shuttle, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Nelson to Arthurs Pass via Greymouth and Arthurs Pass in around 8h 25m.

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