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How to get fromRakaia to Methvenby bus, shuttle, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Rakaia to Methven by bus, shuttle, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 3 bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rakaia to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Christchurch International Airportbus bus 3 / ...
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch Airport to Methvenshuttle bus
    4h 19m

  2. Drive 37 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rakaia to Methvencar car 37 km
    25 min
    $11–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rakaia to Methventaxi taxi 37 km
    25 min
    $120–160

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 162.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Rakaia, New Zealand and Methven, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Rakaia to Methven. However, you can take the bus to Christchurch, take the line 3 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch Airport, then take the shuttle to Methven. Alternatively, you can drive from Rakaia to Methven in around 25 min.

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