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

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There are 4 ways to get from Oamaru to Queenstown by bus, car, or train

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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 Queenstownbus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    7h 18m

  2. Drive 286.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oamaru to Queenstowncar car 286.9 km
    3h 24m
    $83–120

  3. Bus via Dunedin

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Otago Universitybus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Otago University to Queenstownbus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    7h 29m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oamaru to Dunedintrain train The Victorian
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Queenstownbus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    8h 47m
    $133–195

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 403.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Oamaru to Queenstown via Dunedin in around 7h 18m.

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