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How to get fromPunakaiki to Rangioraby bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Punakaiki to Rangiora by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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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 Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    7h 14m

  2. Drive  282.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Punakaiki to Rangioracar car 282.9 km
    3h 20m
    $94–136

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Greymouthbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Christchurchtrain train TranzAlpine
    7h 55m

  4. Shuttle, fly, line 1 bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Kumara Junctionshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HKK - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Manchester St Super Stop to Central Park and Ridebus bus
    4h 46m
    $230–745

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    5h 53m
    $97–113

Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Punakaiki to Rangiora.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 316.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Punakaiki, New Zealand and Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Punakaiki to Central Park and Ride via Greymouth and Bus Interchange in around 7h 14m.

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