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How to get fromTākaka to Arthur’s Passby bus, car, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Tākaka to Arthur’s Pass by bus, car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wainui Bay to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Greymouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Arthurs Passbus bus
    12h 22m

  2. Drive 414.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tākaka to Arthur’s Passcar car 414.1 km
    4h 49m
    $120–174

  3. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Tākaka to Nelsoncar car
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train
    4. Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain train
    12h 51m
    $446–868

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tākaka to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Arthurs Passbus bus
    12h 45m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Takaka to Brown Hutbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brown Hut to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Greymouthbus bus
    4. Take the train from Greymouth to Arthur's Passtrain train
    16h 50m
    $229–380

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 562.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 22m

What companies run services between Tākaka, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Tākaka to Arthurs Pass via Wainui Bay, Richmond, and Greymouth in around 12h 22m.

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