There are 4 ways to get from Tōtaranui to Motueka by bus, ferry, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wainui Bay to Motuekabus Golden Bay
2h 10m$97–127Drive 83.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Tōtaranui to Motuekacar 83.1 km
1h 5m$28–40Water taxi
- Take the ferry from Totaranui to Kaiteriteriferry
3h 1m$87–110Water taxi, bus
- Take the ferry from Totaranui to Marahauferry
- Take the bus from Abel Tasman Centre to Motueka i-Sitebus Afternoon Departures
3h 41m$85–108
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tōtaranui to Motueka is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Tōtaranui to Motueka is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tōtaranui to Motueka. However, there are services departing from Wainui Bay and arriving at Motueka via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Tōtaranui to Motueka. However, there are services departing from Totaranui and arriving at Kaiteriteri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Tōtaranui and Motueka is 112 km. The road distance is 83.1 km.
The best way to get from Tōtaranui to Motueka without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Tōtaranui to Motueka, including transfers.
Tōtaranui to Motueka bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, depart from Wainui Bay station.
Tōtaranui to Motueka bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, arrive at Motueka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tōtaranui to Motueka is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Tōtaranui to Motueka.
What companies run services between Tōtaranui, New Zealand and Motueka, New Zealand?
The Heaphy Bus Company operates a bus from Wainui Bay to Motueka 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles operates a ferry from Totaranui to Kaiteriteri 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 0800 128 735
- [email protected]
- Website
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Wainui Bay to Motueka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 27 577 6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from Abel Tasman Centre to Motueka i-Site
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Phone
- +6435278688
- [email protected]
- Website
- abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz
Ferry from Totaranui to Kaiteriteri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65
- Schedules at
- abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz
- Phone
- +6435278176
- [email protected]
- Website
- marahauwatertaxis.co.nz
Ferry from Totaranui to Marahau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $63
- Schedules at
- marahauwatertaxis.co.nz
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