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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 Millers Acre Carpark to The Barnbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from The Barn to Tōtaranuitaxi taxi
    2h 32m
    $260–330

  2. Drive  129.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Tōtaranuicar car 129.5 km
    1h 44m
    $40–58

  3. Bus, Water taxi via Abel Tasman Centre

    1. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Abel Tasman Centrebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Marahau to Totaranuiferry ferry
    4h 16m
    $83–103

  4. Bus, Water taxi

    1. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Kaiteriteribus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kaiteriteri to Totaranuiferry ferry
    4h 27m
    $85–105

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Map of how to get from Nelson to Tōtaranui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 156 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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 The Barn then take the taxi to Tōtaranui. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Totaranui via Abel Tasman Centre and Marahau in around 4h 16m.

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