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How to get fromAuckland City to Whangamatāby bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland City to Whangamatā by bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kopubus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    2. Take the taxi from Kopu to Whangamatātaxi taxi
    3h 36m

  2. Drive 157.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Auckland City to Whangamatācar car 157.5 km
    1h 52m
    $46–66

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Hikuaishuttle bus
    4h 34m
    $159–269

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Manukau Train Station 1train train Sth
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Kopubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kopu to Whangamatātaxi taxi
    3h 55m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland City to Whangamatā.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Auckland City, New Zealand and Whangamatā, New Zealand?

Go Kiwi Shuttles operates a shuttle from Auckland to Hikuai once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 3h.

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