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How to get fromAuckland Airport (AKL) to Waitaraby plane, bus, rideshare, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitara by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane AKL - NPL
    1h 3m
    $97–432

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Hamilton - Central - Auckland - Central
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitarabus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    6h 39m
    $39–73

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Waitararideshare rideshare 331.8 km
    3h 56m

  4. Drive 331.8 km

    1. Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitaracar car 331.8 km
    3h 56m
    $97–139

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Waitarabus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    8h 15m
    $101–160

  6. Train, bus via Hamilton

    1. Take the train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2train train Huia
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitarabus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    8h 41m
    $56–108

Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitara by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auckland International Airport to Waitara via Hamilton - Central in around 6h 39m.

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