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How to get fromOamaru to Milford Soundby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Oamaru to Milford Sound by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Thames Street to Cumberland St, 764bus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Otago University to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Soundbus bus
    13h 57m
    $150–225

  2. Drive  515.8 km

    1. Drive from Oamaru to Milford Soundcar car 515.8 km
    6h 17m
    $158–229

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    9h 9m
    $602–640

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oamaru to Dunedintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Queenstownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Milford Soundbus bus
    14h 32m
    $233–335

  5. Train, bus, fly

    1. Take the train from Oamaru to Dunedintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    10h 39m
    $683–745

Oamaru to Milford Sound by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration13h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 684.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 57m

What companies run services between Oamaru, New Zealand and Milford Sound, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Thames Street to Milford Sound via Cumberland St, 764, Otago University, Frankton Bus Interchange, and Milford Sound in around 13h 57m.

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