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How to get fromHamilton to Mount Taranakiby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Mount Taranaki by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to New Plymouthbus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    2. Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Mount Taranakitaxi taxi
    4h 48m
    $255–336

  2. Drive 279.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Mount Taranakicar car 279.1 km
    3h 29m
    $81–117

  3. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane AKL - NPL
    3. Take the taxi from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Mount Taranakitaxi taxi
    4h 31m
    $303–687

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Hamilton to Otorohangatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to New Plymouthbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Mount Taranakitaxi taxi
    5h 33m
    $287–378

Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hamilton to Mount Taranaki.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 297.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Mount Taranaki, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Mount Taranaki. However, you can take the bus to New Plymouth then take the taxi to Mount Taranaki. Alternatively, you can drive from Hamilton to Mount Taranaki in around 3h 29m.

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