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How to get fromPicton to Motueka Riverby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Picton to Motueka River by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the taxi from Nelson to Motueka Rivertaxi taxi
    3h 9m
    $176–255

  2. Drive 165.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Picton to Motueka Rivercar car 165.2 km
    2h 37m
    $48–69

  3. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Mārahaushuttle bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mārahau to Motueka Rivertaxi taxi
    4h 7m
    $230–700

  4. Bus, line 1 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Berryfield Drive Central Parkbus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Berryfield Drive Central Park to Motueka Rivertaxi taxi
    4h 9m
    $140–211

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 199.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Picton, New Zealand and Motueka River, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Picton to Motueka River. However, you can take the bus to Nelson then take the taxi to Motueka River. Alternatively, you can drive from Picton to Motueka River in around 2h 37m.

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