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How to get fromAuckland to Matatāby train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Matatā by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane AKL - TRG
    3. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Matatātaxi taxi
    3h 12m
    $314–692

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Taurangabus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    2. Take the bus from Tauranga City - Durham Street to Matata - Arawa Streetbus bus 143
    6h 20m
    $33–64

  3. Drive 264.2 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Matatācar car 264.2 km
    3h 14m
    $78–112

  4. Train, fly to Whakatane

    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whakatane (WHK)plane plane AKL - WHK
    2h 56m
    $279–372

Auckland to Matatā by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 236.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Matatā, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Auckland - Central to Matata - Arawa Street via Tauranga, Dive Crescent - The Cargo Shed, and Tauranga City - Durham Street in around 6h 20m.

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