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How to get fromTauranga to Te Puiaby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Tauranga to Te Puia by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

    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 Te Puiacar car
    8h 37m

  2. Bus, drive via Ōpōtiki

    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 Te Puiacar car
    6h 36m
    $99–155

  3. Drive  358.6 km

    1. Drive from Tauranga to Te Puiacar car 358.6 km
    4h 41m
    $122–176

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  • Distance: 458.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Te Puia, Gisborne, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Tauranga to Te Puia. However, you can take the bus to Rotorua, take the bus to Te Karaka, then drive to Te Puia. Alternatively, you can drive from Tauranga to Te Puia in around 4h 41m.

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