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How to get fromMount Ruapehu to Napierby shuttle, bus, car, or towncar

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There are 3 ways to get from Mount Ruapehu to Napier by shuttle, bus, car, or towncar

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mangatepopo to Tauposhuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Taupo to Napierbus bus Auckland - Central - Hastings / ...
    4h 59m

  2. Drive 230.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mount Ruapehu to Napiercar car 230.2 km
    2h 59m
    $68–98

  3. Towncar, bus

    1. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take the bus from Turangi to Taupobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Taupo to Napierbus bus
    5h 37m

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  • Distance: 249.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Mount Ruapehu to Napier. However, you can take the taxi to Mangatepopo, take the shuttle to Taupo, walk to Taupo, then take the bus to Napier. Alternatively, you can drive from Mount Ruapehu to Napier in around 2h 59m.

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