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

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Papamoa by bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Taurangabus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    3h 58m
    $74–112

  2. Drive 215.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Auckland to Papamoacar car 215.3 km
    2h 46m
    $63–91

  3. Train, fly to Tauranga Airport

    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
    2h 41m
    $99–427

  4. Train, fly to Whakatane, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Whakatane (WHK) to Papamoataxi taxi
    3h 33m
    $489–632

  5. Train, fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane AKL - ROT
    3. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Te Pukebus bus
    4h 22m

Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 249 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Tauranga 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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