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How to get fromNew Plymouth to Whitiangaby bus, train, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from New Plymouth to Whitianga by bus, train, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth to Otorohangabus bus
    2. Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain train
    3. Drive from Papakura to Whitiangacar car
    7h 58m
    $137–209

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Transport Centre to Marshall St, Paeroabus bus 22
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Thames to Whitiangashuttle bus
    10h 46m
    $112–248

  3. Drive 406.5 km

    1. Drive from New Plymouth to Whitiangacar car 406.5 km
    4h 55m
    $117–169

  4. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane NPL - AKL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Whitiangashuttle bus
    5h 22m
    $239–699

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Transport Centre to Marshall St, Paeroabus bus 22
    3. Take the taxi from Thames to Whitiangataxi taxi
    9h 24m
    $392–508

  6. Bus, shuttle via Manukau City

    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Whitiangashuttle bus
    10h 23m
    $128–241

New Plymouth to Whitianga by bus, foot, and shuttle

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 496.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between New Plymouth, New Zealand and Whitianga, Waikato, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from New Plymouth to Whitianga. However, you can take the bus to Otorohanga, walk to Otorohanga, take the train to Papakura, then drive to Whitianga. Alternatively, you can drive from New Plymouth to Whitianga in around 4h 55m.

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