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How to get fromPunakaiki to Arthur’s Passby bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Punakaiki to Arthur’s Pass by bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Greymouthbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Arthurs Passbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    3h 5m

  2. Drive 139.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Punakaiki to Arthur’s Passcar car 139.8 km
    1h 37m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Greymouthbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Arthur's Passtrain train TranzAlpine
    3h 55m

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Arthur's Passshuttle bus
    2h 9m
    $65–85

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 138.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Punakaiki, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Punakaiki to Arthurs Pass via Greymouth in around 3h 5m.

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