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How to get fromAuckland to Pahiatuaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Pahiatua by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane AKL - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Pahiatuabus bus
    5h 19m
    $437–924

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Pahiatuabus bus Palmerston North - Masterton
    10h 43m
    $34–95

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Palmerston Northtrain train Northern Explorer
    9h 6m
    $324–394

  4. Drive 536.3 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Pahiatuacar car 536.3 km
    6h 1m
    $157–227

  5. Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Pahiatuabus bus
    6h 38m
    $188–342

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to National Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from National Park to Palmerston Northbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Pahiatuabus bus
    11h 54m

Auckland to Pahiatua by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration10h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Palmerston North 3 times a week. Tickets cost $210–260 and the journey takes 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auckland - Central to Pahiatua via Palmerston North in around 10h 43m.

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