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Scheduled buses & coaches

The main coach operator is InterCity, which has scheduled bus services to most major cities and towns in New Zealand. Naked Bus is a smaller bus company with a nationwide network and much cheaper prices. There are also many smaller bus companies that offer frequent bus services within a limited regional area. The biggest of these is Atomic Shuttles, which has an extensive network in the South Island. The smaller companies usually offer a cheaper service and often are more flexible about dropping off or picking up from your hostel; however InterCity services are included in several travel passes making them a popular option with many backpackers.

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