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How to get fromTauranga to Ruatoriaby bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tauranga to Ruatoria by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive via Te Karaka

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Te Karakabus bus
    3. Drive from Te Karaka to Ruatoriacar car
    9h 2m

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tauranga City - Durham Street to Boon Street - Fronting No. 32bus bus 143
    2. Take the bus from Boon Street - Fronting No. 32 to Bridge St Cafe - Opotikibus bus 147
    3. Drive from Bridge St Cafe - Opotiki to Ruatoriacar car
    6h 18m
    $84–125

  3. Drive  333.6 km

    1. Drive from Tauranga to Ruatoriacar car 333.6 km
    4h 24m
    $102–147

  4. Bus, drive #2

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga City - Durham Street to Boon Street - Fronting No. 32bus bus 143
    2. Take the bus from Boon Street - Fronting No. 32 to St John St - Hot Bread Shopbus bus 147
    3. Drive from St John St - Hot Bread Shop to Ruatoriacar car
    6h 21m
    $84–125

  5. Bus, drive #3

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga City - Durham Street to Boon Street - Fronting No. 32bus bus 143
    2. Take the bus from Boon Street - Fronting No. 32 to Moody Place - Fronting No. 7bus bus 147
    3. Drive from Moody Place - Fronting No. 7 to Ruatoriacar car
    6h 27m
    $84–125

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 487.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Ruatoria, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Tauranga to Ruatoria. However, you can take the bus to Rotorua, take the bus to Te Karaka, then drive to Ruatoria. Alternatively, you can drive from Tauranga to Ruatoria in around 4h 24m.

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