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How to get fromHamilton to Waikato Riverby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Waikato River by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Turangibus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    2. Take the taxi from Turangi to Waikato Rivertaxi taxi
    3h 59m

  2. Drive 239.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Waikato Rivercar car 239.6 km
    2h 49m
    $69–100

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Hamilton to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the taxi from National Park to Waikato Rivertaxi taxi
    4h 4m
    $127–158

  4. Bus, taxi via Tongariro Alpine Crossing

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Turangibus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    2. Take the taxi from Tongariro Alpine Crossing to Waikato Rivertaxi taxi
    5h 2m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hamilton to Waikato River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Waikato River, Waikato, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Waikato River. However, you can take the bus to Turangi then take the taxi to Waikato River. Alternatively, you can take the train to National Park then take the taxi to Waikato River.

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