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How to get fromNew Plymouth to Mount Ruapehuby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Otorohangabus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    2. Take the train from Otorohanga to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    7h 49m
    $146–199

  2. Drive 219.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Plymouth to Mount Ruapehucar car 219.6 km
    3h 31m
    $65–93

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Otorohangabus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to National Parkbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    8h 8m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New Plymouth to Mount Ruapehu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 345.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Whakapapa Village via Otorohanga, National Park, and National Park in around 8h 8m.

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