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How to get fromPicton to Lewis Passby train, car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Picton to Lewis Pass by train, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Picton to Kaikouratrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Drive from Oaro to Lewis Passcar car
    6h 2m
    $182–589

  2. Drive 291.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Picton to Lewis Passcar car 291.5 km
    3h 30m
    $85–122

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Murchisonbus bus
    3. Drive from Murchison to Lewis Passcar car
    6h 16m

  4. Shuttle, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    2. Drive from Saint Arnaud to Lewis Passcar car
    3h 41m
    $145–570

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Picton to Lewis Pass.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 341.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Picton, New Zealand and Lewis Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Picton to Lewis Pass. However, you can take the train to Kaikoura, walk to Kaikoura, take the bus to Oaro, then drive to Lewis Pass. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Picton to Lewis Pass via Nelson and Murchison in around 6h 16m.

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