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How to get fromNelson to Tōtaranuiby bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Tōtaranui by bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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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 Tōtaranuitaxi taxi
    2h 19m
    $262–333

  2. Drive  129.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Tōtaranuicar car 129.5 km
    1h 44m
    $40–57

  3. Bus, Water taxi via Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers

    1. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackersbus bus Morning Departure
    2. Take the ferry from Marahau to Totaranuiferry ferry
    4h 24m
    $86–107

  4. Bus, Water taxi

    1. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Kaiteriteribus bus Morning Departure
    2. Take the ferry from Kaiteriteri to Totaranuiferry ferry
    4h 35m
    $88–109

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  • Distance: 150 km
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Tōtaranui, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Tōtaranui. However, you can take the bus to Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers then take the taxi to Tōtaranui. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Tōtaranui via Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers, Marahau, and Totaranui in around 4h 24m.

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