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How to get fromAuckland to North Islandby train, plane, bus, or towncar

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to North Island by train, plane, bus, or towncar

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  1. Train, fly to Tauranga Airport

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    1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane AKL - TRG
    2h 32m
    $54–392

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Mission Baybus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    6h 25m

  3. Train, towncar

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Taumarunui Stationtrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    6h 51m
    $299–335

  4. Train, fly to New Plymouth Airport

    1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane AKL - NPL
    2h 47m
    $59–412

  5. Train, fly to Rotorua

    1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane AKL - ROT
    2h 37m
    $59–402

Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 177.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and North Island, Waikato, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Mission Bay once daily, and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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