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How to get fromMasterton to Mount Ruapehuby bus, towncar, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Masterton to Mount Ruapehu by bus, towncar, train, or car

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  1. Bus, towncar

    best
    1. Take the bus from Masterton to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Turangibus bus
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    7h 22m

  2. Drive 298.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Masterton to Mount Ruapehucar car 298.7 km
    3h 31m
    $88–127

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Masterton to Palmerston Northbus bus Palmerston North - Masterton
    2. Take the train from Palmerston North to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    7h 23m
    $168–195

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Renall Street Station to Wellington Stationtrain train Wrl
    2. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    8h 14m
    $212–267

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Map of how to get from Masterton to Mount Ruapehu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 376.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Masterton, New Zealand and Mount Ruapehu, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Masterton to Mount Ruapehu via Renall Street Station, Wellington Station, Wellington, and National Park in around 8h 14m.

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