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How to get fromRolleston to Akaroaby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Rolleston to Akaroa by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 5 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tennyson St near Michelangelo Dr to Bus Interchangebus bus 5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    4h 6m
    $52–53

  2. Drive 77.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rolleston to Akaroacar car 77.2 km
    1h 7m
    $23–33

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rolleston to Akaroataxi taxi 77.2 km
    1h 7m
    $260–320

Rolleston to Akaroa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 106 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Rolleston, New Zealand and Akaroa, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Tennyson St near Michelangelo Dr to Akaroa via Bus Interchange and Christchurch in around 4h 6m.

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