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How to get fromTaumarunui to Whitiangaby train, car, bus, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Taumarunui to Whitianga by train, car, bus, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Drive from Papakura to Whitiangacar car
    5h 44m
    $152–197

  2. Drive 327 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taumarunui to Whitiangacar car 327 km
    3h 57m
    $96–138

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Thames to Whitiangataxi taxi
    8h 3m

  4. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Whitiangashuttle bus
    8h 27m
    $202–303

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Whitiangashuttle bus
    8h 29m

Taumarunui to Whitianga by train, bus, foot, and shuttle

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 409.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Taumarunui, New Zealand and Whitianga, Waikato, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Taumarunui to Whitianga. However, you can take the train to Papakura then drive to Whitianga. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Manukau City, take the bus to Thames, then take the taxi to Whitianga.

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