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How to get fromPalmerston North to Mount Maunganuiby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palmerston North to Mount Maunganui by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane PMR - TRG
    2h 51m
    $129–698

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Bayfairbus bus Wellington - Central - Tauranga
    8h 3m
    $21–83

  3. Bus via Taupō

    1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Taupobus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Taupo to Bayfairbus bus Tauranga - Hastings / ...
    7h 48m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Hamiltontrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Taurangabus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    9h 47m
    $186–233

  5. Drive 390.6 km

    1. Drive from Palmerston North to Mount Maunganuicar car 390.6 km
    4h 45m
    $115–166

Palmerston (PMR) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palmerston North to Mount Maunganui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 304 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Palmerston (PMR) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palmerston North to Mt Maunganui - Salisbury Avenue via Taupo, Bayfair, and Bayfair - Farm Street in around 7h 48m.

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