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How to get fromNorth Shore to Queenstownby bus, train, plane, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from North Shore to Queenstown by bus, train, plane, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, train to Auckland, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Stop A Akoranga to Stop B Lower Albertbus bus
    2. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    3. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane AKL - ZQN
    4h 27m
    $117–477
  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from North Shore to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Queenstowncar car
    20h 35m
    $546–739
  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Akoranga to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane WRE - ZQN
    8h 26m
    $168–860

Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between North Shore, New Zealand and Queenstown, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from North Shore to Queenstown. However, you can take the bus to Stop B Lower Albert, walk to Waitemata Train Station 1, take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Airport, then take the line 1 bus to Stanley Street Bus Hub A, Liquor King. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from North Shore to Queenstown via Wellington and Picton in around 20h 35m.

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