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How to get fromMatamata to Tairuaby bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Matamata to Tairua by bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, shuttle via Tauranga

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matamata to Taurangabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Thames to Tairuashuttle bus
    5h 35m

  2. Drive 122.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matamata to Tairuacar car 122.6 km
    1h 27m
    $36–52

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from 45 Broadway, Matamata to 38 Lorne St, Morrinsvillebus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from 38 Lorne St, Morrinsville to Marshall St, Paeroabus bus 22
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Thames to Tairuashuttle bus
    6h 1m
    $76–105

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 217.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Matamata, New Zealand and Tairua, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Matamata to Tairua. However, you can take the bus to Tauranga, take the bus to Thames, walk to Thames, then take the shuttle to Tairua. Alternatively, you can drive from Matamata to Tairua in around 1h 27m.

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