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How to get fromNew Plymouth to Mount Tongariroby bus, unknown, train, or towncar

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There are 3 ways to get from New Plymouth to Mount Tongariro by bus, unknown, train, or towncar

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Owhangobus bus
    3. Walk from Owhango to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    6h 10m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Otorohangabus bus
    2. Take the train from Otorohanga to National Parktrain train
    3. Walk from National Park to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    6h 54m

  3. Bus, train, towncar, travel

    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Otorohangabus bus
    2. Take the train from Otorohanga to Taumarunui Stationtrain train
    3. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    4. Walk from Tongariro Alpine Crossing to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    8h 17m

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  • Distance: 340.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from New Plymouth to Mount Tongariro. However, you can take the bus to Whanganui / Wanganui, take the bus to Owhango, then travel to Mount Tongariro. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Mount Tongariro via Otorohanga, Otorohanga, and National Park in around 6h 54m.

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