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How to get fromOamaru to Owakaby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oamaru to Owaka by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Dunedinbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    4h 21m

  2. Drive  222.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oamaru to Owakacar car 222.3 km
    2h 43m
    $69–99

  3. Train, bus via Dunedin

    1. Take the train from Oamaru to Dunedintrain train The Victorian
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus bus Invercargill
    5h 49m
    $274–360

  4. Bus via Thames Street

    1. Take the bus from Thames Street to Bus Hub Stop Hbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    4h 28m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oamaru to Dunedintrain train The Victorian
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    5h 50m

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Map of how to get from Oamaru to Owaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Oamaru, New Zealand and Owaka, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Oamaru to Owaka via Dunedin and Balclutha in around 4h 21m.

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