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How to get fromRotorua to Manawatū-Whanganuiby bus, taxi, car, or towncar

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There are 3 ways to get from Rotorua to Manawatū-Whanganui by bus, taxi, car, or towncar

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Waiourubus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Waiouru to Manawatū-Whanganuitaxi taxi
    3h 13m

  2. Drive 215.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rotorua to Manawatū-Whanganuicar car 215.8 km
    2h 57m
    $62–90

  3. Towncar, bus, taxi

    1. Take a town car from Rotorua to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take the bus from Turangi to Waiourubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Waiouru to Manawatū-Whanganuitaxi taxi
    4h 14m

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Map of how to get from Rotorua to Manawatū-Whanganui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 218.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Rotorua to Manawatū-Whanganui. However, you can take the bus to Waiouru then take the taxi to Manawatū-Whanganui. Alternatively, you can drive from Rotorua to Manawatū-Whanganui in around 2h 57m.

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