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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

    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
    $38–54

  3. Bus, shuttle via Manukau City

    1. Take the bus from Matamata to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Rotorua
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Tairuashuttle bus
    6h 3m
    $93–228

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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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