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How to get fromPalmerston North to Matamataby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palmerston North to Matamata by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane PMR - TRG
    2. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Matamatataxi taxi
    3h 26m
    $341–887

  2. Drive  361.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmerston North to Matamatacar car 361.8 km
    4h 11m
    $123–178

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Rotoruabus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Matamatabus bus Auckland - Central - Rotorua
    6h 49m

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Hamiltontrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Matamatataxi taxi
    7h 32m
    $393–481

Palmerston (PMR) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Matamata, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Palmerston North to Matamata via Rotorua in around 6h 49m.

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