The distance between Motueka and Westport is around 239km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Motueka to Westport by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Westport → Motueka if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Westport.
There are several options for getting from Motueka to Westport by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$41 ($25) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$54 ($33).
The distance between Motueka and Westport is around 239km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Motueka and Westport by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Motueka to Westport is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx NZ$54 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Motueka and Westport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$41 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Motueka and Westport. We recommend that you drive to Westport. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Motueka and Westport. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Motueka to Westport. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Richmond. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
InterCity run regular bus services between Motueka and Westport. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Motueka to Westport. We recommend that you take the bus to Westport. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Westport is Westport Airport (WSZ) (WSZ) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Westport. Christchurch International Airport (CHC) (CHC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) (WLG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Motueka and Westport. The distance is around 239km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motueka to Westport is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around NZ$41 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 45m | NZ$41($25) | twice a week | 243km (151 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | NZ$54($33) | on demand | 239km (149 miles) |
The following major airports near Westport offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.