There are 2 ways to get from Punakaiki to Motueka by bus or car
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Punakaiki to Motueka by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Punakaiki to Motueka is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Punakaiki to Motueka is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Punakaiki to Motueka. However, there are services departing from Punakaiki and arriving at Motueka i-Site via Richmond Holiday Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Punakaiki and Motueka is 299 km. The road distance is 269.6 km.
The best way to get from Punakaiki to Motueka without a car is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $35 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Punakaiki to Motueka, including transfers.
Punakaiki to Motueka bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Punakaiki station.
Punakaiki to Motueka bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punakaiki to Motueka is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Punakaiki to Motueka.
There are 243+ hotels available in Motueka.
What companies run services between Punakaiki, New Zealand and Motueka, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Punakaiki to Richmond 5 times a week. Tickets cost $16–90 and the journey takes 3h 39m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Punakaiki to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–90
- Website
- InterCity
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