What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki?

The fastest way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Ruapehu and Taranaki?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki. However, there are services departing from National Park and arriving at New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

How far is it from Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki?

The distance between Mount Ruapehu and Taranaki is 349 km. The road distance is 219.5 km.

How do I travel from Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $140 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki?

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki bus from?

Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from National Park station.

Where does the Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki bus arrive?

Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.

Can I drive from Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki.

Where can I stay near Taranaki?

There are 233+ hotels available in Taranaki.

Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mount Ruapehu to Taranaki by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from National Park to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
8h 12m
$146–200
Drive 219.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Ruapehu to New Plymouthcar 219.5 km
3h 31m
$65–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from National Park to Palmerston Northbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus Palmerston North - New Plymouth
9h 54m

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Distance: 348.6 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a shuttle from Whakapapa Village to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY via National Park, National Park, and Palmerston North in around 9h 54m.

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