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How to get fromTaihape to Mount Ruapehuby bus, towncar, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Taihape to Mount Ruapehu by bus, towncar, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, towncar

    best
    1. Take the bus from Taihape to Turangibus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    2h 42m

  2. Drive  106.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taihape to Mount Ruapehucar car 106.2 km
    1h 14m
    $33–48

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Taihape to Waiourubus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Waiouru to Mount Ruapehutaxi taxi
    1h 15m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Taihape to Mount Ruapehutaxi taxi 106.2 km
    1h 14m
    $40–55

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  • Distance: 159.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Taihape, New Zealand and Mount Ruapehu, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Taihape to Mount Ruapehu. However, you can take the bus to Turangi, walk to Tūrangi, take the towncar to National Park, then take the taxi to Mount Ruapehu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Waiouru then take the taxi to Mount Ruapehu.

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