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How to get fromPauanui to Rotoruaby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Pauanui to Rotorua by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Pauanui to Waihitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Waihi to Taurangabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotoruabus bus
    4h 23m

  2. Drive  180.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pauanui to Rotoruacar car 180.3 km
    2h 16m
    $56–80

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tairua to Thamesshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Thames to Taurangabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotoruabus bus
    6h 39m

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  • Distance: 208.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Pauanui, Waikato, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Pauanui to Rotorua. However, you can take the taxi to Waihi, take the bus to Tauranga, then take the bus to Rotorua. Alternatively, you can drive from Pauanui to Rotorua in around 2h 16m.

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