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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Taupobus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Taupo to Putarurubus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    6h 3m

  2. Drive 332.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmerston North to Putārurucar car 332.1 km
    3h 48m
    $96–139

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the taxi from Otorohanga to Putārurutaxi taxi
    6h 37m
    $537–644

  4. Fly Palmerston to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PMR - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Putarurubus bus
    5h 54m

  5. Train to Wellington, fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane WLG - TRG
    3. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Putārurutaxi taxi
    5h 58m
    $439–921

Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palmerston North to Putāruru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 340.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Palmerston North to Putaruru via Taupo in around 6h 3m.

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