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How to get fromMatamata to Whitiangaby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Matamata to Whitianga by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matamata to Taurangabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Thames to Whitiangataxi taxi
    5h 3m

  2. Drive  163.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matamata to Whitiangacar car 163.4 km
    1h 58m
    $50–72

  3. Bus, shuttle

    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 Whitiangashuttle bus
    6h 25m

  4. 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 Whitiangashuttle bus
    6h 53m
    $108–228

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Map of how to get from Matamata to Whitianga.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 233.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Matamata to Whitianga. However, you can take the bus to Tauranga, take the bus to Thames, then take the taxi to Whitianga. Alternatively, you can drive from Matamata to Whitianga in around 1h 58m.

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