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

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There are 3 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 Otago Universitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Otago University to Cromwellbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cromwell to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    8h 8m

  2. Drive  230.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oamaru to Wānakacar car 230.5 km
    2h 42m
    $71–102

  3. 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

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  • Distance: 396.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

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

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