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How to get fromRotorua to Pauanuiby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Taurangabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tauranga to Waihibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Waihi to Pauanuitaxi taxi
    4h 22m

  2. Drive 180.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rotorua to Pauanuicar car 180.2 km
    2h 18m
    $53–77

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Taurangabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Thames to Tairuashuttle bus
    6h 39m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 210.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Rotorua to Pauanui. However, you can take the bus to Tauranga, take the bus to Waihi, then take the taxi to Pauanui. Alternatively, you can drive from Rotorua to Pauanui in around 2h 18m.

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