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How to get fromRussell to Pukenuiby car ferry, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Russell to Pukenui by car ferry, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Car ferry, bus

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    1. Take the carferry from Okiato to Opuacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Waipapa to Awanuibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Awanui to Pukenuibus bus
    4h 33m
    $36–148

  2. Drive 181 km

    1. Drive from Russell to Pukenuicar car 181 km
    2h 38m
    $53–77

  3. Ferry, line 3 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Waipapabus bus 3
    3. Take the bus from Waipapa to Awanuibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Awanui to Pukenuibus bus
    5h 51m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 160.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Russell, New Zealand and Pukenui, Northland, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Russell to Pukenui. However, you can drive to Okiato, take the car ferry to Opua, drive to Waipapa, take the bus to Awanui, then take the bus to Pukenui. Alternatively, you can drive from Russell to Pukenui in around 2h 38m.

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