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How to get fromRaetihi to Taupōby bus, towncar, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Raetihi to Taupō by bus, towncar, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, towncar

    best
    1. Take the bus from Raetihi to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Taumarunuibus bus
    3. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Taupōtowncar towncar
    7h 15m

  2. Drive 133.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raetihi to Taupōcar car 133.5 km
    1h 41m
    $39–57

  3. Taxi, towncar

    1. Take the taxi from Raetihi to National Parktaxi taxi
    2. Take a town car from National Park to Taupōtowncar towncar
    1h 44m
    $224–232

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 378.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Raetihi, New Zealand and Taupō, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Raetihi to Taupō. However, you can take the bus to Whanganui / Wanganui, take the bus to Taumarunui, walk to Taumarunui, then take the towncar to Taupō. Alternatively, you can drive from Raetihi to Taupō in around 1h 41m.

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