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How to get fromAuckland to Glow Worm Motel, Waitomo Cavesby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Glow Worm Motel, Waitomo Caves by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to The Big Applebus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    4h 10m
  2. Drive 184.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Auckland to Glow Worm Motel, Waitomo Cavescar car 184.8 km
    2h 10m
    $54–78
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    4h 26m
    $80–100

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What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Glow Worm Motel, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Auckland - Central to Glow Worm Motel, Waitomo Caves via Hamilton - Central and The Big Apple in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Otorohanga 3 times a week. Tickets cost $80–100 and the journey takes 3h.

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