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How to get fromNelson to Ligar Bayby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Ligar Bay by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackersbus bus Morning Departure
    2. Take the taxi from Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers to Ligar Baytaxi taxi
    2h 3m
    $272–343

  2. Drive  110.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Ligar Baycar car 110.2 km
    1h 28m
    $37–53

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Wainui Bayshuttle bus
    4h 59m
    $130–145

  4. Bus, taxi via Millers Acre Carpark

    1. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackersbus bus Morning Departure
    2. Take the taxi from Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers to Ligar Baytaxi taxi
    2h 14m
    $272–343

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Map of how to get from Nelson to Ligar Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 130.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Ligar Bay, New Zealand?

Golden Bay Air operates a shuttle from Nelson to Wainui Bay once daily. Tickets cost $85 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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