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How to get fromPūponga to Christchurchby taxi, bus, car, train, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Pūponga to Christchurch by taxi, bus, car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Pūponga to Wainui Baytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Wainui Bay to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus bus
    13h 12m
    $288–439

  2. Drive  520.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pūponga to Christchurchcar car 520.3 km
    6h 14m
    $160–230

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Pūponga to Wainui Baytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Wainui Bay to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    4. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train
    13h 17m
    $487–934

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Brown Hut to Nelsonbus bus Golden Bay
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    13h 19m
    $352–1,200

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  • Distance: 644 km
  • Duration: 13h 12m

What companies run services between Pūponga, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Pūponga to Christchurch. However, you can take the taxi to Wainui Bay, take the bus to Nelson, take the bus to Blenheim, then take the bus to Christchurch. Alternatively, you can drive from Pūponga to Christchurch in around 6h 14m.

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