There are 4 ways to get from Waikawa to Motueka by bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via The Sails Motel
best- Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus Picton - Nelson
- Take the bus from The Sails Motel to Motueka i-Sitebus Morning Departure
4h 21m$50–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus Picton - Nelson
- Take the bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Motueka Library Wallace Streetbus 5
4h 37m$36–115Drive 157.3 km
- Drive from Waikawa to Motuekacar 157.3 km
2h 28m$48–69Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Mārahau
5h 8m$143–608
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waikawa to Motueka is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Waikawa to Motueka is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Waikawa to Motueka. However, there are services departing from Picton and arriving at Motueka i-Site via The Sails Motel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Waikawa and Motueka is 195 km. The road distance is 157.3 km.
The best way to get from Waikawa to Motueka without a car is to bus via The Sails Motel which takes 4h 21m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Waikawa to Motueka, including transfers.
Waikawa to Motueka bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Picton station.
Waikawa to Motueka bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Nelson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waikawa to Motueka is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Waikawa to Motueka.
There are 249+ hotels available in Motueka.
What companies run services between Waikawa, Marlborough, New Zealand and Motueka, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Waikawa to Motueka i-Site via Picton, Nelson, and The Sails Motel in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Picton to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Picton to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 27 577 6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from The Sails Motel to Motueka i-Site
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Motueka Library Wallace Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 (3) 540 2042
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
Shuttle from Picton to Mārahau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $550
- Per person
- $110
- Phone
- +64 03 546 0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- eBus
Bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Motueka Library Wallace Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- eBus
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