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How to get fromTekapo to Timaruby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Tekapo to Timaru by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Geraldine

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Geraldinebus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the taxi from Geraldine to Timarutaxi taxi
    1h 37m
    $166–223

  2. Drive 105.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tekapo to Timarucar car 105.9 km
    1h 17m
    $31–45

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Fairliebus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the taxi from Fairlie to Timarutaxi taxi
    1h 11m
    $242–304

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tekapo to Timaru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 125.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Tekapo, New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Tekapo to Timaru. However, you can take the bus to Geraldine then take the taxi to Timaru. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Fairlie then take the taxi to Timaru.

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