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How to get fromŌpunake to Palmerston Northby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ōpunake to Palmerston North by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tasman Street to Hawera Water Towerbus bus 102
    2. Take the bus from Hawera to Palmerston Northbus bus Palmerston North - New Plymouth
    4h 39m

  2. Drive 204.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ōpunake to Palmerston Northcar car 204.5 km
    2h 30m
    $60–86

  3. Bus via Whanganui

    1. Take the bus from Tasman Street to Hawera Water Towerbus bus 102
    2. Take the bus from Hawera to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to 186 Rangitikei Stbus bus 225
    4h 44m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 216.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Ōpunake, Taranaki, New Zealand and Palmerston North, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Tasman Street to Palmerston North via Hawera in around 4h 39m.

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