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How to get fromTaranaki to Taumarunuiby bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Taranaki to Taumarunui by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Eight Mile Junctionbus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    2. Take the bus from Eight Mile Junction to Taumarunuibus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    4h 14m

  2. Bus via Ōtorohanga

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Otorohangabus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    2. Take the bus from Wahanui Cres, Ōtorohanga to 116 Hakiaha St, Taumarunuibus bus 25
    5h 44m
    $46–83

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Ahititi Turn Offbus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    2. Drive from Ahititi Turn Off to Taumarunuicar car
    3h 2m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Otorohangabus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    2. Take the train from Otorohanga to Taumarunui Stationtrain train Northern Explorer
    5h 39m
    $76–119

  5. Drive 162.4 km

    1. Drive from New Plymouth to Taumarunuicar car 162.4 km
    2h 50m
    $48–69

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Taranaki to Taumarunui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Taranaki, New Zealand and Taumarunui, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Taumarunui via Eight Mile Junction in around 4h 14m.

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