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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Cromwellbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cromwell to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    8h 12m
    $97–160

  2. Drive  230.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oamaru to Wānakacar car 230.5 km
    2h 42m
    $70–102

  3. Bus via Dunedin

    1. Take the bus from Thames Street to Cumberland St, 764bus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Otago University to Cromwellbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cromwell to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    8h 17m
    $95–155

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oamaru to Dunedintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Cromwellbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cromwell to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    9h 41m
    $178–265

Oamaru to Wānaka by bus

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Oamaru to Wanaka lakefront via Dunedin and Cromwell in around 8h 12m.

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