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

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There are 7 ways to get from Palmerston North to Whitianga by plane, shuttle, train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Palmerston, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PMR - AKL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Whitiangashuttle bus
    5h 30m
    $538–1,021

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Whitiangashuttle bus
    12h 18m
    $119–257

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Drive from Papakura to Whitiangacar car
    9h 54m
    $248–311

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Thames to Whitiangataxi taxi
    11h 52m

  5. Drive 524.8 km

    1. Drive from Palmerston North to Whitiangacar car 524.8 km
    6h 8m
    $151–219

  6. Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from MSBH - Platform 1 to Trafalgar Square - Bay 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WAG - AKL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Whitiangashuttle bus
    7h 28m
    $294–491

  7. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Whitiangashuttle bus
    12h 37m
    $298–417

Palmerston North to Whitianga by bus, foot, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 597.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Palmerston North to Whitianga. However, you can fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland Airport, then take the shuttle to Whitianga. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmerston North to Whitianga via Papakura in around 9h 54m.

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