There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Motueka River by bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Happy Apple Backpackersbus Morning Departure
- Take the taxi from Happy Apple Backpackers to Motueka Rivertaxi
1h 16m$142–193Drive 57.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Nelson to Motueka Rivercar 57.9 km
54 min$20–28Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nelson to Motueka Rivertaxi 57.9 km
54 min$220–270Line 1 bus, taxi
- Take the bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Berryfield Drive Central Parkbus 1 / ...
- Take the taxi from Berryfield Drive Central Park to Motueka Rivertaxi
1h 29m$164–205
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Motueka River is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Nelson to Motueka River is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $19 - $28.
The distance between Nelson and Motueka River is 78 km. The road distance is 57.9 km.
The best way to get from Nelson to Motueka River without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 16m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Nelson to Motueka River, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Motueka River is 58 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Nelson to Motueka River.
There are 168+ hotels available in Motueka River.
What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Motueka River, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Nelson to Motueka River. However, you can take the bus to Happy Apple Backpackers then take the taxi to Motueka River. Alternatively, you can drive from Nelson to Motueka River in around 54 min.
- Phone
- +64 27 577 6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Happy Apple Backpackers
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 03 546 0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- eBus
Bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Berryfield Drive Central Park
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- eBus
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $120–270
Nelson City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 8225
- Website
- nelsontaxis.co.nz
Sun City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 2666
- Website
- suncitytaxis.co.nz
Nelson City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 8225
- Website
- nelsontaxis.co.nz
Sun City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 2666
- Website
- suncitytaxis.co.nz
Nelson City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 8225
- Website
- nelsontaxis.co.nz
Sun City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 2666
- Website
- suncitytaxis.co.nz
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