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How to get fromRakaia Gorge to Christchurchby taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Rakaia Gorge to Darfieldtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Darfield to Christchurch Hospital Main Stop EBbus bus 86
    1h 37m
    $146–175

  2. Drive 84.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rakaia Gorge to Christchurchcar car 84.7 km
    1h 5m
    $25–36

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Rakaia Gorge to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Christchurchtrain train TranzAlpine
    1h 42m
    $296–360

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mount Hutt Ski Area to Christchurch Bus Interchangeshuttle bus
    3h
    $126–143

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rakaia Gorge to Christchurch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 87 km
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Rakaia Gorge, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Snowman Shuttles operates a shuttle from Mount Hutt Ski Area to Christchurch Bus Interchange once daily. Tickets cost $35 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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