There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Mangaotaki River by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
- Take the taxi from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Mangaotaki Rivertaxi
3h 26m$368–456Drive 229.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Auckland to Mangaotaki Rivercar 229.5 km
2h 44m$68–97Train, taxi
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
- Take the taxi from Otorohanga to Mangaotaki Rivertaxi
3h 40m$373–448Bus
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Piopiobus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
5h 16mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
- Take the bus from Otorohanga to Piopiobus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
5h 27m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Mangaotaki River is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Mangaotaki River is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Mangaotaki River. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Piopio via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Auckland and Mangaotaki River is 242 km. The road distance is 229.5 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Mangaotaki River without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 26m and costs $360 - $460.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Auckland to Mangaotaki River, including transfers.
Auckland to Mangaotaki River bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Mangaotaki River bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Mangaotaki River is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Auckland to Mangaotaki River.
There are three+ hotels available in Mangaotaki River.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Mangaotaki River, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Auckland - Central to Mangaotaki River via Hamilton - Central and Piopio in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–100
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Auckland Strand to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–100
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $75–110
- Flexi
- $85–650
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Piopio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Otorohanga to Piopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/?utm_source=Google_Maps&utm_medium=G_Transit%2B&utm_campaign=G_Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $290–350
Kiwitown Taxi Services
- Phone
- +64 27 339 6087
- Website
- facebook.com
Kiwitown Taxi Services
- Phone
- +64 27 339 6087
- Website
- facebook.com
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