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How to get fromPalmerston North to Alexandraby plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Palmerston North to Alexandra by plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Palmerston to Queenstown Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane PMR - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Alexandrabus bus
    6h 44m

  2. Fly Palmerston to Dunedin, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane PMR - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Alexandrabus bus
    7h 10m
    $254–1,355

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Cromwellbus bus
    22h 59m
    $355–492

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Palmerston North to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Alexandracar car
    14h 30m
    $390–529

  5. Train to Wellington, fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane WLG - ZQN
    3. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Alexandrabus bus
    7h 58m

  6. Train to Wellington, fly to Dunedin, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane WLG - DUD
    3. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Alexandrabus bus
    8h 44m
    $352–1,061

  7. Train, car ferry, drive, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar car
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    5. Take the bus from Rolleston to Cromwellbus bus
    23h 29m
    $526–1,477

Palmerston North to Alexandra by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration22h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 856.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Alexandra, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Palmerston North to Alexandra. However, you can fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Airport, take the line 1 bus to Frankton Bus Hub, then take the bus to Alexandra. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmerston North to Alexandra via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, Picton, Christchurch, and Cromwell in around 22h 59m.

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