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How to get fromOamaru to Arthur’s Passby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Oamaru to Arthur’s Pass by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Rollestonbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the train from Rolleston to Arthur's Passtrain train TranzAlpine
    6h 24m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    7h 20m
    $69–163

  3. Drive 303.3 km

    1. Drive from Oamaru to Arthur’s Passcar car 303.3 km
    3h 47m
    $89–128

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  • Distance: 341.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Oamaru, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Oamaru to Arthurs Pass via Christchurch in around 7h 20m.

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