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How to get fromMount Maunganui to Taumarunuiby bus, train, towncar, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mount Maunganui to Taumarunui by bus, train, towncar, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamilton to Taumarunui Stationtrain train Northern Explorer
    6h 19m
    $99–117

  2. Drive  227.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mount Maunganui to Taumarunuicar car 227.3 km
    2h 43m
    $70–101

  3. Bus, towncar

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Turangibus bus Wellington - Central - Tauranga
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    7h 12m

  4. Bus, towncar via Rotorua Airport (ROT)

    1. Take the bus from Bayfair to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    6h 18m

Mount Maunganui to Taumarunui by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Mount Maunganui, New Zealand and Taumarunui, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Mount Maunganui to Taumarunui. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Dive Crescent - The Cargo Shed, walk to Tauranga, take the bus to Hamilton - Central, walk to Hamilton, then take the train to Taumarunui Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maunganui Road - Shopping Centre to Taumarunui via Dive Crescent - The Cargo Shed, Tauranga, Turangi, and Tūrangi in around 7h 12m.

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