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How to get fromHamilton to Whitiangaby bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Whitianga by bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato to Marshall St, Paeroabus bus 22
    2. Take the taxi from Thames to Whitiangataxi taxi
    4h 4m
    $365–447

  2. Drive 178.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Whitiangacar car 178.1 km
    2h 9m
    $52–74

  3. Bus, shuttle via Manukau City

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Whitiangashuttle bus
    5h 23m
    $101–181

  4. Bus, taxi via Transport Centre

    1. Take the bus from Transport Centre to Marshall St, Paeroabus bus 22
    2. Take the taxi from Thames to Whitiangataxi taxi
    4h 24m
    $366–448

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Transport Centre to Marshall St, Paeroabus bus 22
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Thames to Whitiangashuttle bus
    5h 46m
    $86–188

  6. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Hamilton to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Drive from Papakura to Whitiangacar car
    3h 29m
    $99–134

Hamilton to Whitianga by bus, foot, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 169.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Whitianga. However, you can take the bus to Marshall St, Paeroa, take the bus to Thames, then take the taxi to Whitianga. Alternatively, you can drive from Hamilton to Whitianga in around 2h 9m.

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