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How to get fromPutāruru to Whangamatāby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Putāruru to Whangamatā by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from 8 Glenshea St, Putāruru to Gate 2, University of Waikatobus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato to Marshall St, Paeroabus bus 22
    3. Take the taxi from Marshall St, Paeroa to Whangamatātaxi taxi
    3h 58m
    $189–234

  2. Drive 134.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Putāruru to Whangamatācar car 134.4 km
    1h 45m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, taxi via Hamilton

    1. Take the bus from Putaruru to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Transport Centre to Marshall St, Paeroabus bus 22
    3. Take the taxi from Marshall St, Paeroa to Whangamatātaxi taxi
    4h 13m

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  • Distance: 185.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Putāruru, New Zealand and Whangamatā, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Putāruru to Whangamatā. However, you can take the bus to Gate 2, University of Waikato, walk to Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato, take the bus to Marshall St, Paeroa, then take the taxi to Whangamatā. Alternatively, you can drive from Putāruru to Whangamatā in around 1h 45m.

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